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Groundsman TMC26 Operator's Manual

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Operators Manual
Operators Manual
MODEL TMC24
MODEL TMC26
TURF
multi
TURF
multi
Email : info@groundsmanindustries.com
www.groundsmanindustries.com
CUTTER
CUTTER
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OM MAY 2015

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  • Page 1 OM MAY 2015 Operators Manual Operators Manual MODEL TMC24 MODEL TMC26 TURF multi CUTTER TURF multi CUTTER To see our full range visit To see our full range visit our website or give us a our website or give us a...

  • 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 11 , 12, 13 & 14 RUNNING MAINTENANCE 15, 16, 17 BLADE WHEEL OPTIONS 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

    TMC26 Technical Specification Blades Blade Mounting : Three Bolt Tri-Pad Mounting Sod Cutting : Depth 7cm (3”) Width 30cm (12”) 35cm (14”) 40cm (16”) 45cm (18”) 50cm (20”) De-compact / Mole Drain / Trench : Depth 10cm (4”) Adjustments : Cut Depth 0cm —...

  • Page 7: Machine Breakdown

    TMC26 Machine Breakdown 1. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY THROTTLE CABLE 7. HONDA ENGINE GX200 6.5 HP BELT ENGINE CLUTCH 3. GROUND DRIVE ASSEMBLY BELT 2. REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY 4. CRANK ASSEMBLY 6. BLADE ASSEMBLY BLADE 5. FRONT AXLE ITEM NO. PART NO.

  • Page 8: Technical Information 7

    TMC26 Technical Information With reference to the colour coded illustration on Page 6 of the TMC26 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: Technical Information

    A limit stop is incorporated to prevent damage to the rubber joints if excessive force is applied the operator handles. The handles can be folded over the chassis for compact storage. SEE TMC26 PARTS MANUAL FOR EXPLODED PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS AND PART NUMBERS Page 8...

  • Page 10: Operator Levers And Controls

    Operator Levers and Controls OPERATORS HANDLES (A) OPERATORS HANDLES (folded) (B) OPERATORS HANDLES CLAMP LEVER (C) CUTTER BLADE MANOUVRING (A) OPERATOR HANDLES (unfolded) (B) CASTER WHEEL (C) CASTER WHEEL LOCK LEVER (D) LIFTING EYELET CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (A) CUTTING DEPTH CLAMP LEVER (B) CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER (C) CUTTING DEPTH SCALE (D) CUTTING DEPTH STOP...

  • Page 11: Operator Levers And Controls

    Operator Levers and Controls OPERATORS HANDLE (unfolded) (A) THROTTLE LEVER (B) DRIVE WHEELS (C) CASTER WHEEL HONDA PETROL ENGINE (A) ON OFF SWITCH (B) CHOKE LEVER (C) FUEL ON OFF LEVER (D) PULL STARTER HANDLE BLADE ENGAGEMENT (A) BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER TAIL-WHEEL (BLADE ANGLE) ADJUSTMENT (A) BLADE ANGLE POINTER (B) BLADE ANGLE SCALE...
  • Page 12 Basic Setting Up and Operating Instructions OPERATORS HANDLES The operators handles ’A’ can be folded for storage or carriage. To unfold slacken handle clamp lever ’B’ and pivot the handles ‘A’ up and back. Set the operators handles at a height which is comfortable to operate the machine when the blade is in the ground.
  • Page 13 Basic Setting Up and Operating Instructions BLADE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT The blade angle on the TMC26 remains constant throughout the cutting depth range and seldom needs to be adjusted. If a flatter or steeper blade cutting angle is desired it is adjusted as follows;...
  • Page 14 THE ENGINE The TMC26 Turf multi Cutter is fitted standard 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...

  • Page 15: Basic Set-Up & Operating Instructions

    Basic Setup and Operating Instructions OPERATING THE MACHINE IN WORK Follow the instructions to set the depth then engage the blade cutter drive. Ensure that the ground wheel drive is also engaged. Start the engine and grasping the throttle lever pull up- ward to engage the main drive.

  • Page 16: Running Maintenance

    Engine Oil The Groundsman Model TMC26 is fitted with a GX200 Honda 6.5 HP petrol engine. When filling or checking the oil level, the engine should be level. With the cutter blade raised out of work and all three wheels resting on a level surface, unscrew the oil plug ‘A’...
  • Page 17 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 ‘E’ in the forward in-drive position.
  • Page 18 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 19: Blade Wheel Options

    Hoisting the Machine Eyelet (A) is provided on the TMC26 to ena- ble the machine to be lifted for loading or to enable the blade wheels to be removed. Before using the eyelet, tighten the depth clamp lever (B) firmly.

  • Page 20: Blades & Accessories

    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...
  • Page 21 NOTES www.groundsmanindustries.com Page 18...
  • Page 22 NOTES Address Groundsman Industries Ltd. 30 Ballybrakes Road Ballymoney Co. Antrim Northern Ireland BT536LG Telephone UK : 028 2766 7049 Int : +44 28 2766 7049 UK : 028 2766 6855 Int : +44 28 2766 6855 Email: info@groundsmanindustries.com Global Network...

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