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Allett C34 Operator's Manual

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A member of the Turfmech group
OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL
For Serial number C34/5-13-001 onwards
(AM81593 Issue C Jan 2013)
Turfmech Machinery Limited
Hangar 5, New Road, Hixon, Stafford, ST18 0PJ, United Kingdom
Fax: +44 (0) 1889 271321
Fax: +44 (0) 1889 271321
C34"
English version
Tel: +44 (0) 1889 271503
Sales@turfmech.co.uk
www.turfmech.co.uk
For Allett spare parts
Tel: +44 (0) 1889 272095
Sales@allett.co.uk
www.allett.co.uk

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  • Page 1 A member of the Turfmech group C34” OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL For Serial number C34/5-13-001 onwards (AM81593 Issue C Jan 2013) English version Turfmech Machinery Limited Hangar 5, New Road, Hixon, Stafford, ST18 0PJ, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1889 271503 Fax: +44 (0) 1889 271321 Sales@turfmech.co.uk...
  • Page 2 READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING AN ALLETT C34 CYLINDER MOWER. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT OPERATORS STUDY THIS DOCUMENT FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Model type and serial number 2.0 Pictograms and Decals 3.0 Safety notes 4.0 Assembly 5.0 Operating controls 6.0 Using your mower 6.1 Starting 6.2 Stopping 6.3 Adjusting the bottom blade - setting “on cut” 6.4 Height of cut adjustment 6.5 Engaging drive to the cylinder/cartridge 6.6 Engaging drive to the land roll 6.7 Park brake...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The land roll has an internal geared differential. Power is transferred to the cartridge by a toothed coupling and belt drive. The C34 mower is designed for the management of high quality turf. Use in any way other than that stated is considered contrary to the intended use. Compliance and strict adherence to the conditions of operation, service and repair as specified in this manual also constitute essential elements of the intended use.

  • Page 6: Pictograms And Decals

    2.0 Pictograms and Decals Refer to manual before carrying out maintenance, Engine On/Off switch, Read manual before starting Guaranteed Sound power level emitted by the mower Bottom blade to cylinder adjustment Flying debris, keep bystanders away. Warning, sharp blades, do not touch rotating blades. The blades continue to rotate after the mower is switched off 3.0 Safety notes Read these instructions carefully, be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the lawnmower.
  • Page 7 - Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling - Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol whilst --the engine is running or the engine is hot. - If petrol is spilt, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Go slow when using a trailing seat, especially when cornering. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. Be careful during the adjustment of the lawnmower to prevent entrapment of the feet and hands between moving blades and fixed parts of the lawnmower.

  • Page 9: Operating Controls

    5.0 Operating controls...
  • Page 10 1) Handle bar ON/OFF switch 14) Choke lever 2) Throttle 15) Oil dipstick 3) Cutting cylinder engagement 16) Spark plug 4) Land roll engagement 17) Air filter 5) Park brake 18) Fuel tank 6) Top handle bar 19) Bottom blade adjuster 7) Cable adjuster 20) Cartridge drive coupling 8) Bottom handle bar...

  • Page 11: Using Your Mower

    6.0 Using your mower 6.1 Starting 1) Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position 2) For a cold  start move the choke lever to the CLOSED position |\| To restart a warm  engine leave the choke lever in the OPEN position 3) Set the throttle to 1/3 position 1/3 position...

  • Page 12: Stopping

    6) Pull the starter grip lightly grip until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently 7) If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position |\| to start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position |||as the engine warms up 6.2 Stopping 1) Move the throttle lever to MIN position...
  • Page 13 To set the cutting cylinder cartridge on cut: 1) Tilt the mower back and wedge securely 2) Turn the adjuster screws anti clockwise to move the bottom blade closer to the cylinder Turn the adjuster screws clockwise to move the bottom blade further from the cylinder 3) When making adjustments to the bottom blade frequently check progress by cutting a piece of paper Bottom blade...

  • Page 14: Height Of Cut Adjustment

    6.4 Height of cut adjustment The height of cut is set by altering the position of the front roller. WARNING - blades are sharp, always wear gloves For a cutting cylinder cartridge: 1) Set “on cut” first, refer to section 6.3 2) Adjust and lock the bolt on the height setting bar to your desired height of cut 3) Slacken the four front roller fasteners 4) Tilt the mower back and wedge securely...

  • Page 15: Engaging Drive To The Cylinder/Cartridge

    6.5 Engaging drive to the cylinder/cartridge 1) Gradually squeeze the cylinder/cartridge bail bar towards the top handle 2) Release the bail bar to stop the cylinder/cartridge 6.6 Engaging drive to the land roll 1) Gradually squeeze the drive bail bar towards the top handle 2) Release the bail bar to stop forward movement 6.7 Park brake The park brake is designed to lock the transmission.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    If the mower should happen to fail despite the care taken in manufacture and testing, repair should be carried out by an authorised Allett dealer. 7.1 Adjusting land drive and cylinder cables If the mower or cylinder doesn’t drive adequately it may be necessary to adjust the drive cable as follows:...

  • Page 17: Checking The Engine Oil

    7.2 Checking the engine oil Change the engine oil after the first 8 hours of use. The oil should then be changed every 50 hours or at the end of each season before storage, which ever is sooner. 1) With the mower standing on level ground, unscrew and remove the engine oil filler dipstick (X) 2) Wipe the oil filler dipstick clean: insert the oil dipstick, then remove it again.

  • Page 18: Fuel

    7.6 Bottom blade grinding angles For cylinder cutting cartridges only. The cutting performance of the C34 is highly dependant on the condition of both the cylinder and bottom blade. Poorly maintained parts will lead to a poor quality of cut.

  • Page 19: Inspection Of Safety Critical Components

    7.7 Inspection of safety critical components The below parts are critical to the safe operation of your lawnmower, before each use check that: When the park brake is engaged the mower can not move. The guards, deflectors and the grass box are in good condition and secured in place The On/off engine switch stops the mower in case of an emergency When the bail bars are released the cylinder/cartridge and land roll drive stop immediately 7.8 Maintenance schedule...

  • Page 20: Making Adjustments To Your Mower

    8.0 Making adjustments to your mower 8.1 Front roller scraper To keep the front roller clean it is fitted with an adjustable scraper. To adjust the scraper: 1) Slacken the two locking screws 2) Move the scraper bar so there is minimal clearance between the bar and the roller 3) Tighten the two locking screws 1 &...

  • Page 21: Delivery Plate And Fins

    8.3 Delivery plate and fins The delivery plate on the cylinder cartridge and the grass deflector veins can be adjusted to alter the grass trajectory into the grass box. 1) Loosen the 4 delivery plate screws 2) Adjust the delivery plate up or down then tighten the screws 3) Loosen each grass deflector locking screw 4) Individually adjust the deflector left or right then tighten the screws 9.0 Vibration reduction...

  • Page 22: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    We: Turfmech Machinery Limited of: Hangar 5, New Road, Hixon, Staffordshire, ST18 0PJ, UK declare that: Equipment: Lawn mower Model name/number: C34 (Cutting width 0.86m) in accordance with the following directives: 2004/108/EC Conforms with the essential protection requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and its amending Directives.

  • Page 23: Fault Finding When Mowing

    11.0 Fault finding when mowing Problem Possible cause Remedy Occasional blades of uncut Ground speed too fast. Reduce forward travel speed. grass. Height of cut too high Reduce height of cut. Poorly adjusted bottom blade. Re-adjust bottom blade. Blunt cutting cylinder/bottom blade. Grind/recondition as necessary.

  • Page 24: Specification

    12.0 Specification 12.1 Base machine specification Model name 864mm (34”) Cutting width Engine Honda GX200 Engine fuel/oil capacity 3.1L Unleaded fuel, 0.6L oil SAE 10W-30 Power output (net) 5.1kW (5.5hp) @ 3,600rpm Handlebar Adjustable with anti-vibration mountings Drive engagement Handle mounted lever engaging V belt via cable Cartridge engagement Handle mounted lever engaging V belt via cable Rear roller...

  • Page 25: Guarantee

    Always insist on genuine Allett spares or parts. Any damage caused to the product through the fitting of parts not made or approved by Allett is not covered by the guarantee.

  • Page 26: Parts Section

    14.0 Parts section C34/5 PARTS SECTION For C34/5-13-001 onwards...
  • Page 27 COUNTERSHAFT HANDLE BAR ENGINE SIDE ASS’Y ASS’Y LOWER HANDLE BAR ASS’Y KICKSTAND ASS’Y HONDA MAINFRAME ASS’Y ENGINE GX200 COUNTERSHAFT BRAKE SIDE ASS’Y FRONT ROLLER ASS’Y REAR ROLLER ASS’Y GRASSBOX ASS’Y...
  • Page 28 MODEL C34:- Front Roller Assembly (FIG 1) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER USED NUMBER C34 FRONT ROLLER FAB C334 FRONT ROLLER SHAFT C1582 BEARING 20mm 6304 2RS AM81089 LOCKING COLLAR BG003 FRONT ROLLER BKT FAB RH C335 FRONT ROLLER BKT FAB LH...
  • Page 29 MODEL C34:- Grass Box Assembly (FIG 2) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER USED NUMBER GRASSBOX C34 C1556 34" B GRASSBOX STIFFENER C1590 POP RIVET 4.8DIAx16 STEEL PR4820 HANDLE EL1086 DECAL – ALLETT LARGE AM81545 CUTTING WIDTH DECAL AM81580 GRASSBOX CARRIAGE FAB...
  • Page 30 MODEL C34:- Countershaft Assembly Engine Side (FIG 3A) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER USED NUMBER C34" TUNNEL GUARD C1648 SET SCREW M6X20 SM620 WASHER M6 FORM G WM6G SPRING WASHER M6 SWM6 ENGINE PRESSING GUARD C1632 SET SCREW 5/16”x3/4” S11015 SET SCREW M8x20...
  • Page 31 MODEL C34:- Countershaft Assembly Engine Side FIG 3A...
  • Page 32 MODEL C34:- Countershaft Assembly Brake Side (FIG 3B) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART USED NUMBER R/ROLLER DRIVEN SPROCKET & T/LOCK C1599 NUMBER KEY TYPE AB AM81463 BRAKE BUSH FAB C073 SET SCREW M8X20 SM820 SPRING WASHER M8 SWM8 FLAT WASHER M8 CUTTER CLUTCH CABLE...
  • Page 33 MODEL C34:- Kickstand Assembly (FIG 4) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER USED NUMBER C34 PROPSTAND BRACKET C1658 SET SCREW M8 x 25 SM825 NYLOC NUT M6 NNM6 C34 PROP STAND C1657 SET SCREW 3/8 UNC 1 – ¾” SPRING WASHER 3/8”...
  • Page 34 MODEL C34:- Handle Bar Assembly (FIG 5) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER USED NUMBER TOP HANDLE ASSEMBLY C340 WIDER LOWER AV PLATE FAB C070 CUTTER CLUTCH LEVER C338 ROLLER DRIVE LEVER FAB C339 THROTTLE LEVER RH AM82177 THROTTLE CABLE AM81576 BRAKE LEVER BASE PLATE...
  • Page 35 MODEL C34:- Handle Bar Assembly FIG 5...
  • Page 36 MODEL C34:- Lower Handle Bar Assembly (FIG 6) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER USED NUMBER A/V BOTTOM HANDLE FAB C312 RH PIVOT BRACKET BSG111 LH PIVOT BRACKET BSG110 FLAT WASHER M10 WM10A SET SCREW M10 x 30 SM1030 NYLOC NUT M10...
  • Page 37 MODEL C34:- Lower Handle Bar Assembly...
  • Page 38 MODEL C34:- Rear Roller Assembly (FIG 7) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER USED NUMBER REAR ROLLER SHAFT C1581 DIFF. SHAFT FAB. -DUAL GEAR AB056 SET SCREW M8X25 SM825 REAR ROLLER LOCKING COLLAR BSG016 GRUB SCREW M8 x 8 ACGM8X8 BEARING 25mm - FLANGED...
  • Page 39 MODEL C34:- REAR ROLLER ASSEMBLY FIG 7...
  • Page 40 MODEL C34:- Main Frame Assembly (FIG 8) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER USED NUMBER DRIVE GAURD C1580 NYLOC NUT M8 NNM8 FLAT WASHER M8 FORM A WM8A CYLINDER PULLEY C1594 BEARING HOUSING C1045 DRIVE SPINDLE C1528 BEARING ANGULAR CONTACT AM81436 KEY 6x6x20 FORM A AM81500 SPRING WASHER 3/8”...
  • Page 41 MODEL C34:- Main Frame Assembly FIG 8...
  • Page 42 MODEL C34: MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (FIG 8) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER USED NUMBER LOCATING STOP BOSS C1154 SET SCREW M8 x 20 SM820 SPRING WASHER M8 SWM8 M8 FLAT WASHER FORM A C34 STOP SPACER C1651 SUPPORT TIE BAR C1584...
  • Page 43 MODEL C34:- Main Frame Assembly FIG 8...
  • Page 44 MODEL C34: BRUSH CARTRIDGE (FIG 9) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER USED NUMBER SUPPORT ANGLE C1615 CARTRIDGE HANDLE C1132 END PLATE C1014 ACCESSORY DRIVE SIDE PLATE C1610 STOP BOSS C1021 ACCESSORY NON-DRIVE SIDE PLATE C1611 LOCK BOSS C1006 DRIVEN PLATE C1040 TIE BAR - 34"...
  • Page 45 MODEL C34: BRUSH CARTRIDGE FIG 9...
  • Page 46 MODEL C34: VERTICUTTER CARTRIDGE BOM (FIG ITEM DESCRIPTION PART USED NUMBER SUPPORT ANGLE C1615 NUMBER CARTRIDGE HANDLE C1132 END PLATE C1014 ACCESSORY DRIVE SIDE PLATE C1610 STOP BOSS C1021 ACCESSORY NON-DRIVE SIDE PLATE C1611 LOCK BOSS C1006 DRIVEN PLATE C1040 TIE BAR - 34"...
  • Page 47 MODEL C34: VERTICUTTER CARTRIDGE FIG 10...
  • Page 48 MODEL C34: SCARIFIER CARTRIDGE BOM (FIG 11) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART USED NUMBER SCARIFIER/VERTI-CUTTER SHAFT C1542 NUMBER SPACER C1131 SUPPORT ANGLE C1615 CARTRIDGE HANDLE C1132 END PLATE C1014 ACCESSORY DRIVE SIDE PLATE C1610 STOP BOSS C1021 ACCESSORY NON-DRIVE SIDE PLATE C1611...
  • Page 49 MODEL C34: SCARIFIER CARTRIDGE FIG 11...
  • Page 50 MODEL C34: SORREL CARTRIDGE BOM (FIG 12) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART USED NUMBER SUPPORT ANGLE C1615 NUMBER CARTRIDGE HANDLE C1132 END PLATE C1014 ACCESSORY DRIVE SIDE PLATE C1610 STOP BOSS C1021 ACCESSORY NON-DRIVE SIDE PLATE C1611 LOCK BOSS C1006 DRIVEN PLATE C1040 TIE BAR - 34"...
  • Page 51 MODEL C34: SORREL ROLLER CARTRIDGE FIG 12...
  • Page 52 MODEL C34: CUTTING CYLINDER - 8BL FOOTBALL (FIG 15) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART USED NUMBER C34 8 BLADED CYLINDER C303-8 NUMBER BEARING AM81009 SET SCREW 3/8” UNF x ¾” S11011 SPRING WASHER 3/8” W11011 FOOTBALL CYL DRIVE SIDE PLATE FAB C332...
  • Page 53 MODEL C34: CUTTING CYLINDER - 8BL CARTRIDGE FIG 15...
  • Page 54 MODEL C34: CUTTING CYLINDER - 6BL BOM (FIG16) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART USED NUMBER C34 6 BLADED CYLINDER C303-6 NUMBER BEARING AM81009 SET SCREW 3/8” UNF x ¾” S11011 SPRING WASHER 3/8” W11011 FOOTBALL CYL DRIVE SIDE PLATE FAB C332 DRIVEN PLATE...
  • Page 55 MODEL C34: CUTTING CYLINDER - 6BL CARTRIDGE FIG 16...
  • Page 56 Notes...

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