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Ride-on Brushcutter CMX2302 / CMX2106 / CMX1808 Operator's Manual Read this manual completely before operating or maintaining this machine. Failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or death. Keep this manual for future reference by you and by all those who operate and maintain this machine.
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Notice to Users and Maintenance Personnel Thank you for purchasing this machine. This manual provides information needed for safe and effective use of this machine to those who operate or maintain this machine. Make sure to read and understand the manual thoroughly before operating this machine.
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Notice to Owner • Be sure that everyone who uses this machine, including those who rent or lease this machine, receives a copy of this Operator's Manual and understands the importance of reading and following the information in this manual. Warning Terms Used in this Manual In this manual, the following four warning terms are used to signal the four levels of hazard (or seriousness of possible accidents).
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Warranty and After-Sales Service Warranty CHIKUSUI CANYCOM, INC. guarantees this product, based on the terms of warranty. After-Sales Service Consult your local CANYCOM dealer or our company’s sales department regarding service orders or any questions or problems that may arise when using this machine. Please make sure to have the product name, serial number, and the make and type of the engine handy at the time of contact.
• Replace these labels immediately if they have been removed, have fallen off or become illegible. Use the part number, on the label or shown in this manual, to order a replacement label from your CANYCOM representative. CMX2106 (Models with the...
Safety Safety Mechanisms This product is equipped with the following safety mechanisms. Start Interlock Mechanism The engine can be started only when the parking brake is in [ ] (engaged) position and the mower clutch in [OFF] position. This is to prevent unintended movement of the machine or the cutting blade when starting the engine.
Safety Safety Precautions This section contains safety precautions to follow when operating and maintaining the machine. Read and understand the precautions in this section as well as throughout this manual and follow them when operating or maintaining the machine. Failure to follow the safety precautions could result in property damage, serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
Safety Preparation • Fuel is highly flammable. See Checking and Filling Fuel, page 17 for important safety information on handling fuel. • Always wear the protective footwear, long trousers, hardhat, safety glasses and ear protection when operating or servicing the machine. Proper clothing will minimize the chance of injury.
Safety Operation This machine is intended for cutting grass and bushes. Any other use may pose hazard or cause damage to the machine. The stability of the machine is affected by the speed, rate of steering, terrain and the operator's weight. Always pay close attention to these factors or a loss of control or tip over could occur, resulting in property damage, serious injury or death.
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Safety • Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on an unfamiliar terrain. Be alert when traveling on a changing terrain. • Never operate on a terrain that you are not comfortable with. Avoid the terrain that is so rough, slippery or loose that you feel like you could tip over.
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Safety Driving on a Slope • Never use on the slope steeper than 25 degrees for the CMX2106 and CMX1808. • Driving on the slope can be dangerous. It can result in a tip over and cause serious injury or death. Take the following precautions. •...
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Safety Cutting When conducting cutting operation, take the following precautions. • Always follow the proper procedures for cutting as described in this manual. • Shut off the work site. Post signs to inform of the cutting operation. Close off the site with rope if necessary to keep people, especially children, off the work site.
Safety Servicing • Do not service the machine when the engine is running. If it is absolutely necessary to run the engine while servicing, pay attention to the moving parts. • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can accumulate.
Controls and Components Name and Function of Controls Seat Front Cover Tool Box Fuel Filler Cap (Under Front Cover) Handrail Head Light Side Cover, Left Cutting Blade Shield, Left Front Bumper Front Tire Forward Steering Wheel Bottle Holder Rear Light Rear Bumper Cutting Blade Shield, Right...
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Controls and Components 5364M-5351-0201-020 -12-...
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Controls and Components 1 Main Switch ... . . Main switch is used to start or stop the engine. 2 Choke Knob ... . . Choke Knob is used to help start the engine by closing the choke valve.
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Controls and Components 11 Cutting Height Adjust ..Cutting height adjust lever is used to adjust the cutting height. Grab and hold the cutting height adjust lock and Lever move the cutting height adjust lever back or forth to adjust 12 Cutting Height Adjust the cutting height.
Specifications Product Specifications · Use this product properly after understanding its specifications thoroughly. CMX2302 CMX2106 CMX1808 Model and Type Machine Mass Mowing Rate 7300 1998 Overall Length Overall Width 1085 1000 Overall Height Wheelbase 1300 Front Tread Rear Ground Clearance B&S B&S B&S...
Specifications CMX2302 CMX2106 CMX1808 Model and Type High 0 to 13.8 Speed 0 to 7.7 Minimum Turning Radius Gradeability Degrees Without Maximum Right Operator Degrees Stability With Angle Left Operator HST (Continuously Variable) Main Transmission Constant Mesh Auxiliary Transmission 4.00-7 (4PR) Front AGR 4.00-7 (2PR) Tires...
Operation Preparation Pre-start up Inspection • Always perform an inspection before every use. If a problem is found, solve or repair it before use. • Clean mowing dust and cut grass before use to avoid fire. • Make sure the cooling air intake is not blocked or clogged. If it is blocked, the engine overheats, resulting in damages to the machine or causing fire.
Operation Open the fuel filler cap and fill fuel. Put the fuel filler cap back in place and close Fuel Filelr Cap it securely. NOTE • Fuel : Automotive Unleaded Gasoline • Fuel Tank Capacity : 20L 5347M-0401-020E Adjusting Steering Wheel •...
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Operation NOTE • If fixing ping is in the difficult direction to remove, steer the steering wheel to change direction of the pin so that the pin can be easily removed. Hole 2. Adjust steering wheel height in proffered position. Line up holes on steering shafts and 5355M-5363-0401-050 insert pin.
Operation Sliding seat Seat Pull the slide lever to the right to slide the seat forward or backward. When the seat is in a desired position, release the slide lever and lock the seat securely. Slide lever 5364M-5351-0401-060 Adjusting Stiffness Seat Suspension Adjustment Lever Move the seat suspension adjustment lever to adjust to a desired seat stiffness.
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Operation Adjusting Seat Height (Front Part) Height of seat at front can be set in one of two positions. NOTE • The seat safety switch bracket at the rear needs to be in the highest position when setting the front of the seat in the high position. •...
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Operation 3. Remove the 2 bolts to remove the seat hinge Front Hole bracket. 4. Turn around the seat hinge bracket and mount it to floor with the bolts through the Bolt front holes. 5 .Hold the seat in place and install the shaft and hold it with the snap pin, in the reverse Seat hinge Bracket 5347M-0401-152E...
Operation Adjusting Drive Pedal • Always check if the drive pedal is fixed firmly after adjusting. Remove the two bolts fixing the front pedal Front Pedal Drive Pedal Arm with drive pedal arm. Adjust the front pedal into a desired position and fix it with the bolts.
Operation Driving Starting • Always start and run the engine in a well ventilated place. • Always stay on the seat when starting the engine. Never attempt to start the engine away from the machine. Run over accident may result. •...
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Using this machine under such conditions may result in an accident or cause damage to machine. If you need to use this machine above that altitude, contact your CANYCOM representative. Make certain the parking brake pedal is Parking Brake Pedal depressed and locked.
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Operation Make certain the drive lever is in the neutral Drive Lever Neutral Position position. NOTE • The drive lever returns to the neutral position when the parking brake pedal is fully depressed. 5347M-0402-040E Open the fuel cock. Close Open Fuel Cock 5364M-5351-0402-060 Make sure the throttle lever is in the [...
Operation Turn the main switch to [ ] (ON) position and make sure the oil pressure warning light turns on. Turn the main switch to [ ] (start) position to star t the engine. Releas e the key immediately after the engine Oil Pressure starts.
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Operation • Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before driving; start slow. Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before turning. Do not make sudden starts, acceleration, change of speed, change of direction, or stop. Do not turn at speed. Avoid sudden maneuvers; this may cause the operator to fall or to be thrown, or the machine to tip over.
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Operation Depress the parking brake pedal to release Parking Brake Pedal the parking brake lock lever. 5347M-0402-121E Driving with Drive Pedal Depress gradually the forward or reverse Drive Pedal side of the drive pedal to move in the corresponding direction. NOTE •...
Operation Stopping • Do not make a sudden stop. Operator may be thrown off, or the machine may skid or tip over. • Always park on a firm, level place. Never park on a potentially dangerous place. • Do not park near combustibles. •...
Operation Depress the parking brake pedal to stop the Parking Brake Pedal machine completely. NOTE • When the parking brake pedal is depressed, the drive lever returns to the neutral position. 5347M-0402-121E Shifting • Always shift gears firmly. When the transmission is not firmly shifted, it may jump out of the gear, resulting in loss of control of the machine.
Operation Shifting Between 2WD and AWD • Always stop the machine to shift between 2WD or AWD (all-wheel-drive) modes. Shifting gears while the machine is in motion can damage the transmission. • Use the 2WD mode under the normal condition. •...
Operation Locking Differential The differential can be locked to minimize slipping on the slippery surface. • Always stop the machine to operate the differential lock lever. Operating the differential lock lever while the machine is in motion can damage the differential.
Operation Parking • Always park on a firm, level place. Never park on a potentially dangerous place. • Avoid parking on a slope. Never park on a slope with an incline of 10 degrees or steeper. If it is absolutely necessary to park the machine on a slope less than 10 degrees, make certain to apply parking brake firmly and block the wheels with chocks.
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Operation Move the auxiliary transmission shift lever to [N] (neutral) position. Auxiliary Transmission Shift Lever 5347M-0402-101E Turn the main switch to [ ] (off) to stop the engine. Remove the ignition key. Main Switch 5332M-0402-210E Close the fuel cock. Close Open Fuel Cock 5364M-5351-0402-090...
Operation Working Inspecting Cutting Blade Inspect the cutting blades before work. Refer to Cutting Blades (page 68) for the inspection procedure. Adjusting Cutting Height Grab the cutting height lock to unlock the Cutting Height Adjust Lever cutting height adjust lever. Cutting Height Lock 5347M-0403-010E With the cutting height lock pulled up, move...
Operation Cutting • Never place any part of the body under the cutting blade shield. • Always wear the protective footwear, long trousers, hardhat, safety glasses and ear protection when operating or servicing the machine. Proper clothing will minimize the chance of injury. Do not operate the equipment if you have long hair, loose clothing, or jewelry;...
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Operation • Always stay on the machine when cuting. • Make sure the air intake for cooling is not clogged or blocked. If it is clogged or blocked, it causes overheating, resulting in damages to the machine. • When working in a dusty area, clean the air filter element twice a day. The dirty air filter element results in poor starting, poor performance, or short service life.
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Operation Make sure the cutting blade shield is closed. Cutting Blade Shield 5332M-0403-060E Turn the throttle lever to [ ] (fast) position to raise the engine speed. Throttle Lever 5347M-0402-110E Move the auxiliary transmission shift lever to [L] (low speed). Auxiliary Transmission Shift Lever...
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Operation Move the cutting height adjust lever to a Cutting Height Adjust Lever desired height. 5347M-0403-020E Move the mower clutch lever to [ON] to start Mower Clutch Lever mower. NOTE • S a f e t y f e a t u r e : t h e e n g i n e s t o p s automatically if the operator leaves the seat while the mower is running.
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Operation Move the mower clutch lever to [OFF] to stop Mower Clutch Lever the mower. NOTE • Moving the mower clutch lever to [OFF] applies the mower brake on the mower to stop. 5347M-0402-021E Move the cutting height adjust lever to the highest position.
Every 500 hours (clean more frequently in dusty place) Clean carburetor Every 500 hours (clean more frequently in dusty place) Perform valve lapping Every 500 hours (clean more frequently in dusty place) Replace fuel hose Every two years Overhaul 1000 hours (contact Canycom representative for overhaul) -42-...
• Perform a pre-startup inspection (PSI) before each use, a monthly inspection once a month, and a yearly inspection once a year. • Some maintenance procedures described below may require special knowledge or tools and instruments. Contact your CANYCOM representative to perform such procedures. Schedule Item...
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Maintenance Schedule Item Description Note √ √ Belt tension shall be properly adjusted. V-belt Belt shall be free of damage or excessive √ √ wear. √ √ √ Brake shall work properly. Page 67 Parking brake shall be able to hold the Parking Brake √...
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Maintenance Schedule Item Description Note Charging Charging system shall charge battery. √ System Battery fluid (electrolyte) shall be at the √ √ Page 75 proper level. Battery Terminals shall be free of looseness or √ √ excessive corrosion. √ √ √ Head and rear lights shall work.
Maintenance List of Fluids and Lubricants Item Schedule Grade Cap. Fuel As needed. Automotive Unleaded Gasoline 20 L Engine Oil Fill Gasoline Engine Oil Inspect daily. Fill as needed. API rating: SE or better. Change SAE rating: 10W-30 1.4L Initially - After 20 hours of use. Every 50 hours afterwards.
Maintenance Greasing Points • Grease regularly. Insufficient greasing may result in seizure or rusting, affecting smooth operation of the machine. NOTE • When using a manual grease pump, push handle five to six times. When handle becomes heavy, stop pushing. •...
Maintenance List of Consumables and Spares • When replacing a consumable or spare, always use the CANYCOM genuine part. Using a non-CANYCOM part may reduce the machine's performance or its service life. Note that it may also void the warranty and certification for the relevant standards.
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Maintenance Item Part No. Schedule Qty. Drive Train Wire (Front Brake) 53323306500 Replace if defective. Wire (Drive Lever) 53473307000 Replace if defective. Wire (Differential Lock) 53323402500 Replace if defective. Wire (AWD) 53323452500 Replace if defective. Cooling Fan 53352023000 Replace if defective. When HST oil is changed HST Oil Filter 53472071200...
Maintenance Removing and Installing Body Panels • Cut or pinch hazard exists when removing or installing the body panels; beware of the sharp edges and pinch points. • Make certain to reinstall the panels after removing for repairs or inspection. Front Cover Pull the top side of the front cover to unlock Front Cover...
Maintenance Head Light Remove the front cover. Remove the 2 knob bolts fixing the tray. Tray Knob Bolt Remove the fixing bracket and lift the tray. Fixing Bracket 5332M-0509-030E Remove the 2 flange bolts fixing the head Flange Bolt light unit to remove the head light unit. Head Light Unit 5347M-0509-041E Insert the projections at the bottom of the...
Maintenance Rear Cover Remove the 4 bolts. Remove the rear cover. Rear Cover 5332M-0505-040E Step Remove the 3 bolts fixing the step. Step Remove the step. Remove the step on the other side in the same way. Bolt 5332M-0505-080E -53-...
Maintenance Cutting Blade Shield • Stop the engine before opening the cutting blade shield. Opening the cutting blade shield when the mower is running may result in injury or death. • Make sure the cutting blade shield is securely locked in the lowest position and does not open to the side.
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Maintenance Squeeze the lock lever to open the cutting blade shield to the side. Lock Lever 5347M-0505-090E 5347M-0505-080 -55-...
Maintenance Engine • Always stop the engine and remove the ignition key before servicing. • An engine that has been running is very hot. Allow the engine to cool before servicing, or severe burns may result. • Keep fire and spark away when servicing. Engine Oil •...
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Maintenance Visually inspect the oil level. Make sure the oil level is between the upper and lower limits. If it is below the lower limit, add oil. Dipstick Visually inspect the condition of oil. If it is too dirty or viscosity is not normal, change oil. Put the dipstick back in place.
Maintenance Oil Filter Cartridge Follow the instructions in Engine Manual to Oil Filter Cartridge change the oil filter cartridge. 5364M-5351-0506-050 Air Filter • Clean the air filter element daily. The dirty air filter element causes poor starting, reduces engine performance and shortens engine life. •...
Maintenance Spark Plugs • Never pull an ignition cable when removing a spark plug cap. The conductor in the cable may be severed or damaged. • If a spark plug is damaged, replace it with a new one. Follow the instructions in Engine Manual to Spark Plug Cap inspect, clean, or change the spark plugs.
Maintenance Drive Train • Stop the engine and remove the ignition key when servicing the drive train. • Allow the machine to cool off before servicing. An engine and its ancillaries are very hot after operation and may pose a burn hazard. •...
Maintenance Transmission Oil NOTE • Oil to use and capacity: Page 46. Park the machine on a level ground. Have an appropriate oil drain pan. Drain Plug Remove the transmission oil drain plug to drain oil. Install the drain plug back in place. Check Bolt 5332M-0507-040E Remove the transmission oil filler cap.
Maintenance NOTE Filler Cap • The drain plug for the right front knuckle is on the back side of the front axle. Install both the drain plugs back in place. Remove the right front step. Remove the oil filler cap. Front Axle (Right) Fill the specified amount of oil into the filler.
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Maintenance the filler cap and screw it fully. Unscrew and remove the filler cap again. Lower Limit Filler Cap Visually inspect that the oil level is between Upper Limit the upper and lower limits on the dipstick. If it is below the lower limit, fill oil. Reinstall the filler cap and screw it fully.
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Maintenance NOTE • The HST system cannot be fully drained due to its design. • Do not operate the drive pedal or drive lever with the HST oil drained. Doing so lets air into the circuit, necessitating to bleed the circuit.
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Maintenance Filling - Models without charge-pump Remove the cap on the HST oil reservoir. Fill the specified HST oil into the reservoir so that the oil level is above [MIN] line on the reservoir. Reinstall the cap back in place and screw it securely.
A is in the range of 10 to 20 mm. If it is out of this range, adjust with the adjusting nut. Visually inspect the V-belt. Replace the V-belt if it is damaged. For a replacement, contact your CANYCOM representative. Spring Adjusting Nut Drive Belt 5347M-0507-081E...
5347M-0507-071E NOTE • If the brake does not work even the parking brake pedal is locked, the brake shoe is worn out. Please contact your CANYCOM representative for replacement. Front Brake Lock the parking brake pedal and inspect that the stretch of the spring is between 5mm and 8mm.
• When replacing the blades, inspect the cutting blade stay. If the stay is worn beyond the wear limit, damaged or deformed, replace it immediately. Contact your CANYCOM representative for replacement. • Blades and cutting blade stay can become sharp due to wear. When handling a blade or cutting blade stay, always wear thick gloves and handle carefully.
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Blade Pin: Up to either of the shoulder. Inspect the cutting blade stay. If the stay is worn excessively, deformed or damaged, contact your CANYCOM representative and 15mm have it replaced with a new one. Close the cutting blade shield.
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Maintenance Replacing Mounting Slot Open the cutting blade shield. Flat Face Noting the direction of the flat faces on the blade pin, shift the blade along the mounting slot to remove. Flat Face 5332M-0508-050E Install a new blade pin and a wave washer to Blade Pin the blade and shift blade along the mounting slot, noting the direction of the flat faces.
Remove the engine hood, rear cover and rear bumper. Turn the mower clutch lever to [ON]. Inspect the condition of the V-belt to be free of damages or wear. Replace if damaged or worn. Contact your CANYCOM representative for replacement. -71-...
5347M-0508-011E notches by adjusting the turnbuckle (V-belt tension cannot be set within the specified Lock Nut range), the V-belt needs to be replaced. Contact your CANYCOM representative for replacement. Reinstall the rear cover, engine hood, and rear bumper. Turnbuckle 5347M-0508-020E Mower Brake •...
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Maintenance • Never attempt to check the performance of the mower brake with the cutting blade shield open. Stones or rocks can be thrown and cause damage to surrounding properties or persons. • Inspect the mower brake whenever the performance of it seems inadequate. •...
Maintenance Move the mower clutch lever to [OFF]. Visually inspect if the lining is firmly in contact Lock Nut with the lining groove on the pulley. Shake the turnbuckle to see if there is some Turnbuckle play. Lining If the lining is not firmly in contact with the groove, or the turnbuckle is too tight, readjust the turnbuckle.
Maintenance Electrical System • Always stop the engine and remove the ignition key when servicing the electrical system. • Shock hazard. Do not handle the electrical components with wet hands. Battery • Never charge a battery when the fluid level is below the "lower level" line. Charging a battery with insufficient fluid may shorten the battery life or cause an explosion.
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Maintenance • Shock hazard: Do not touch the terminals. • Always remove the battery from the machine before charging. Failure to do so causes damage to electrical the components and wiring. • Follow the battery charger user's manual when charging. •...
Maintenance Charging Remove front cover. Remove battery from machine. Follow instructions in battery charger user's manual to charge battery. When battery is fully charged, install battery back in place. Install front cover back in place. 5116M-0509-040E Fuses • If a fuse blows, investigate the cause before replacing. •...
Maintenance Light Bulbs • When a light bulb is burnt out, replace it with a new bulb. • When replacing, always use a bulb of the correct rating. A wrong bulb may cause malfunction or damage to the electrical system. •...
Maintenance After Use Care Cutting System • Never place any part of the body under the cutting blade shield when mower is running. • Do not allow bystanders to come near the machine when the mower is running. • Always stay on the machine when performing this operation •...
Maintenance When cleaning is done, move the mower clutch lever to [OFF] to stop the mower. Move the cutting height adjust lever to [150] for CMX2106 and CMX1808. Turn the throttle lever to [ ] (slow) to lower the engine speed. 10.
Maintenance After Cold Weather Use • Fire hazard; clean the machine of cut grass and similar material after use. Cut grass that is accumulated on the machine can catch fire. • Do not wash the engine or control panel with running water; water may enter inside and cause rust or damage.
Maintenance Storage • Fire hazard; do not store the machine where there is a possibility of ignition. • Do not wash the engine or control panel with running water; water may enter inside and cause rust or damage. • Clean the machine before storage; dirt or foreign objects may freeze and cause damage.
Troubleshooting chart below. If the malfunction or abnormal condition is not listed in the chart, or the suggested measure does not solve the problem, consult with your CANYCOM representative. • Some corrective measures listed below require special knowledge and/or equipment.
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Ref. →Fill fuel. Out of fuel Page 17 →Please contact Other (other than the Engine stops abruptly. above). your CANYCOM representative. Insufficient intake air →Clean or replace air Page 58 (clogged air filter). filter element. →Please contact Idling is not stable.
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→Change oil. Engine Wrong engine oil. Page 56 comes out of exhaust →Please contact Other (other than the above). your CANYCOM representative. Insufficient or →Add or change oil. Page 62 deteriorated HST oil. →Release parking Parking brake is applied Machine does not move brake.
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Brake times to dry. pulls to one side when →Please contact Other (other than the braked. above). your CANYCOM representative. Improperly inflated tires. →Adjust tire pressure. Page 60 →Please contact Machine vibrates Other (other than the Chassis abnormally.
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Troubleshooting Area Malfunction Possible Cause Corrective Measure Ref. →Cut in several steps at Grass is too long. different heights. →Raise engine speed. Engine speed is too low. Driving speed is too high. →Drive slow. →Replace. Some grass is left uncut. Cutting blade is damaged or worn.
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Transporting Hauling Loading and Unloading • Park the transporter (truck, trailer) on a level ground. Always apply parking brake and use chocks to secure the wheels. • Do not allow bystanders to come close to the machine or the transporter when loading or unloading the machine.
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Transporting Set cutting height adjust lever to [150] for CMX106 and CMX1808. Shift auxiliary transmission shift lever to [L] (low speed) and drive machine slowly forward onto the bed. Pay attention not to hit the loading lamp or the bed when loading on a transporter. Park machine according to the instructions in "Parking"...
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