Groundsman TMC46 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 OM May 2015 Operators Manual MODEL TMC46 TURF multi CUTTER To see our full range visit our website or give us a Exceptional build quality, call, there are no pushy salesmen, just good machines you can rely on honest help & advice...
Page 2: Serial Number
It is essential to quote the machine model and serial number when making service enquiries or ordering spare parts to avoid any delay. The serial number of your Groundsman Pedestrian Operated Turf Multi Cutter is located on the front right side body panel if viewed from the rear of the machine.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX CONTENTS PAGE SERIAL NUMBER INDEX SAFETY FIRST WARRANTY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION MACHINE BREAKDOWN TECHNICAL INFORMATION 7, 8 OPERATOR LEVERS AND CONTROLS 9, 10 BASIC SET-UP & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10, 11 , 12 CHANGING BLADES RUNNING MAINTENANCE 14, 15 & 16 BLADES &...
Page 4: Safety First
4. Never operate the machine with any parts missing. Check the machine periodically for loose or damaged parts. Always use genuine Groundsman Industries replacement parts. Failures caused by the use of spurious replacement parts will not be covered by the factory warranty, nor will any liability be accepted for damages or injury thus incurred.
Page 5: Warranty
I. This warranty shall cease to have effect if the purchaser removes, defaces or alters the manufacturer’s number plate (serial number) or any other numbers or marks affixed to any Groundsman Industries Ltd product.
Page 6: Technical Specification
TMC46 Technical Specification BLADES Blade Mounting : Three Bolt Tri-Pad Mounting Sod Cutting : Depth 8cm (3”) Width 30cm (12”) 35cm (14”) 40cm (16”) 45cm (18”) 50cm (20”) 60cm (24”) De-compact / Mole Drain / Trench : Depth 15cm (6”)
Page 7: Machine Breakdown
TMC46 Machine Breakdown 1. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY THROTTLE CABLE 7. HONDA ENGINE GX200 6.5 HP 2. GROUND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY ENGINE CLUTCH 6. BLADE ASSEMBLY BELT 3. CRANK ASSEMBLY BLADE 4. FRONT AXLE 5. REAR AXLE ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION...
Page 8: Technical Information
TMC46 Technical Information With reference to the colour coded illustration on Page 6 of the TMC46 Operators Manual Booklet Engine, Clutch, Belt & Chains Honda GX200 parallel ¾” keyed shaft 6.5 HP engine fitted with a solid steel twin shoe centrifugal clutch.
Page 9 TMC46 Technical Information Blade Assembly A single connecting rod is located on the blade drive crankshaft and attaches to a high tensile steel drive leg centrally located in relation to the cutter blade; this allows the blade to flex at either side on impact with obstacles giving additional protection to the blade. The...
Page 10: Operator Levers And Controls
Operator Levers and Controls OPERATORS HANDLES FOLDED ‘A’ OPERATORS HANDLES ‘B’ OPERATORS HANDLES CLAMP BAR OPERATORS HANDLE UNFOLDED ‘A’ OPERATORS HANDLES ‘B’ THROTTLE LEVER GROUND DRIVE LEVER ‘A’ GROUND DRIVE ENGAGEMENT LEVER ‘B’ GROUND DRIVE ENGAGED POSITION CUTTING DEPTH-SET LEVERS ‘A’...
Page 11 Re-tighten the clamp lever firmly. THE ENGINE The TMC46 Mk2 Turf Cutter is fitted with a Honda GX200 6.5 HP Engine. Unleaded or low leaded fuel is preferred to minimize combustion chamber deposits. Before starting for the first time check that...
Page 12: Basic Set-Up & Operating Instructions 10
Basic Setting Up and Operating Instructions DEPTH OF CUT Tilt the machine forward to clear the blade from the ground when adjusting the depth of cut. Loosen the depth clamp lever ’A’ by turning it in a clockwise direction. Turn the depth crank lever ’B’ clockwise to reduce the cutting depth, and anticlock- wise to increase it.
Page 13 Basic Setting Up and Operating Instructions THE ENGINE The TMC46 Mk2 Turf multi Cutter is fitted with a Honda GX200 6.5 HP Engine. Unleaded or low leaded fuel is preferred to minimize combustion chamber de- posits. Before starting for the first time check that the...
Page 14: Changing Blades
Changing the Blades BEFORE COMMENCING TO CHANGE THE CUTTER BLADE SWITCH THE ENGINE OFF. Remove and fitting the cutter blade Tilt the machine forward to rest the chassis nose on the ground. The Sod Cutting Blade is attached by three bolts, two long bolts ‘A’...
Page 15: Running Maintenance
Please refer to the Honda owners manual instructions regarding maintenance. Engine Oil The Groundsman Model TMC46 Mk1 is fitted with a GX200 Honda 6.5 HP petrol engine. When filling or checking the oil level, the engine should be level. Lower the machine to in work position, unscrew the oil plug ‘A’...
Page 16 Running Maintenance BLADE DRIVE BELT Check and re-tension the blade-drive belt every 300 working hours. If it is worn, split or cracked the belt must be replaced. Access the blade-drive belt by removing the cover-guard. Removing the cover: Place the blade-drive engagement lever ‘A’ in the forward neu- tral position.
Page 17 Running Maintenance CUTTER BLADE Check for wear and tighten the mounting bolts: It is important not to allow the cutter blade to become loose The three blade mounting bolts ’A’ should be checked and tightened five working hours after initial fitting and every 30 working hours there after.
Page 18: Blades & Accessories 17
Blades and Accessories SOD CUTTING BLADES Four widths of sod cutting blade are available for the TMC46 from 30cm (12”) 35cm (14”) 40cm (16”) 45cm (18”) and 50cm (20”) widths. Revetting Blades Sod cutting blades are available with a centre knife for cutting two strips of turf together in one pass.
Page 19 See our product accessories catalogue for more details about available blades and accessories or go to “ACCESSORIES” on our website www.groundsmanindustries.com Customised blade can be manufactured to your specification, contact Groundsman Industries Ltd. Phone: (+44) 028 2766 7049 Fax: (+44) 028 2766 6855 Email: info@groundsmanindustries.com...
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Page 24 Int : +44 28 2766 7049 UK : 028 2766 6855 Int : +44 28 2766 6855 Global Network Please see dealer network page on our website or contact Groundsman Industries Regional Dealer Address Telephone Website Email : info@groundsmanindustries.com www.groundsmanindustries.com...

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