Ian Howard Serial Numbers MAKE A NOTE OF THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF YOUR MACHINE & ENGINE AND ALWAYS NOTE QUOTE THEM IN ANY COMMUNICATION WITH PERSONNEL AT DENNIS. MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Introduction The reliability and quality of performance of this machine depends upon some simple care maintenance carried out regularly.
Machine Description Manufactured with a 30” (76.2cm) and 36” (91.4cm) cutting width this mower is powered by a 11 h.p. four stroke, petrol engine or a 6 h.p. diesel engine. The rear roller and cylinder are powered via two automotive friction clutches. This allows for independant control of motion and cutter.
TRAINING READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL WITH CARE. IF YOU ARE IN CAUTION ANY DOUBT PLEASE ASK YOUR EMPLOYER OR CONTACT US DIRECT AT DENNIS. • Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Controls FOR THE LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS REF. “MACHINE DESCRIPTION” PAGE 5. ON / OFF SWITCH (Item 17) This key switch starts the engine and can be used to stop the engine at anytime during the operation of the machine. DEADMANS CONTROL (Item 13) This is an operator presence control.
Operating Instructions BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS MACHINE YOU MUST READ AND STUDY THIS MANUAL. CAUTION IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE ASK YOUR EMPLOYER OR CONTACT US DIRECT. FOR THE LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS REF. “MACHINE DESCRIPTION” PAGE 5. PREPARATION FOR USE • Ensure the turf is free from stones or other obstructions which may damage the cutting cylinder.
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Operating Instructions TO COMMENCE DRIVING (TRANSPORT BETWEEN SITES / NO CUTTING) • Raise the “Deadmans” lever (item 13) • Push the “Drive Control” lever (item 10) forwards. • Set the “Throttle control” to increase / reduce speed. STOP DRIVING • Pull the “Drive Control” lever (item 10) backwards. RELEASING THE “DEADMANS”...
General Adjustments SETTING FOR HEIGHT OF CUT Always stop the engine before adjusting the height of cut. Failure to do this may result in serious injury. The length of grass after cutting and the depth of scarification / dethatching / brushing, depends on the setting of the front roller in relation to the main frame of the machine.
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General Adjustments SETTING THE CYLINDER Item 1 To set: • Slacken 2-off lock nuts and bolts (Item 1) [19mm spanner] • Rotate bolt (Item 2) clockwise to bring the blade towards the cylinder. Item 2 • Check the setting using thin paper along the length of the cylinder. • Adjust until it cuts along the whole length. • When set, tighten the lock nut. • Recheck adjustment. • Do not set the cylinder hard to the bottom blade. This will cause excessive wear of both components and increase fuel consumption. • Recheck Adjustment. DO NOT SET THE CYLINDER HARD TO THE BOTTOM BLADE. THIS WILL CAUSE NOTE EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BOTH COMPONENTS AND INCREASE FUEL CONSUMPTION.
Routine Maintenance ENGINE Honda GX340 Petrol Engine. For full specifications please refer to the manufacturers instruction manual included. Area Maintenance First 4 Hours First Month / 20 Hours 3 Months / 50 Hours 6 Months / 100 Hours Engine Oil Check Level ü Engine Oil Change ü ü Check Condition / Air Filter ü...
Routine Maintenance REAR ROLLER Oil Plug The rear roller is split into 3-sections incorporating a differential gear system running in an oil bath. Change oil every 6-months Oil Type:-EP90 GEAR OIL Oil Qty:- 568ML DRIVING CHAINS The rear roller and the cylinder are chain driven from the gearbox. These are located under the cover on the right hand side plate.
8.01 Front Roller Item No. Description Part Number Quantity 176402 Front Roller Brk Assy R.H. (STD) 176403 Front Roller Brk Assy L.H. (STD) 176411 30” Scraper Front Roller 176416 36” Scraper Front Roller 185880 30” Premier Front Roller 185883 36” Premier Front Roller 185885 Front Roller Special Nut (UNF) SP01065...
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25 20 9.01 Drive - Main Assembly 1 Item No. Description Part Number Quantity Item No. Description Part Number Quantity 62662 Bearing 6205-2RS 3 228049 Key 1/4” x 1/4” x 1 1/4” Rd End NOT SHOWN (Kubota Diesel) 230065 Drive Plate 230066 G’box Guard MD914...
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9.02 Drive - Main Assembly 2 Item No. Description Part Number Quantity 230065 Drive Plate 230066 G’box Guard 230076 Bearing Housing (G’box Plate) 230077 Spacer Layshaft Driven See 9.03 Drive Assy SP01031 Hex Set Screw M10 x 50 SP02008 Nut M10 Nyloc SP03011 Washer M10 Form A SP10001...
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Gearbox Cover MD675 Battery Cover 230080 Drive Guard (Honda Only) 228031 Chain Case Seal 1735mm 260125 Premier STD Decal 260140 Throttle Decal J20362 Dennis Small Decal B32903 Union Jack Decal B32902 Medium Dennis Decal B21309 Large Dennis Decal Premier SP20005_REV_2...
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