ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Introduction The reliability and quality of performance of the DENNIS SIMPLEX depends upon some simple care maintenance carried out regularly. This manual has been prepared to allow the user to carry out all such work. It is advisable to read the instructions carefully. Proper care and attention will enable the machine to give a continuous, satisfactory, and reliable service.
“V” Belt “V” Belt Poly “V” high performance belts under Poly “V” high performance belts under Final Drive constant tension constant tension Hand Arm Vibration (m/sec Measured Sound Power Level dB(A) LWA Guaranteed Sound Power Level dB(A) LWA Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
11. On / Off Switch 4. Throttle Control Lever 12. Cylinder Control Lever 5. Operating Console 13. Air Filter 6. Exhaust 14. Driving Control Lever 7. Fuel Tank 15. Deadmans Handle 8. Brake Lever 16. On / Off Switch Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
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.
Returning it to the original position will cause the machine to stop. CYLINDER CONTROL (Item 12) This controls the cylinder drive. Pushing the lever forwards will engage the belt clutch and cause the cylinder to rotate. Return- ing it to the original position will cause the cylinder to stop. Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
Ensure the “Parking Brake” is disengaged. • Depress the “Deadmans Handle” (Item 15) Pull the “Drive Control Lever” (Item 14) upwards. • • Set the “Throttle Control Lever” to increase / reduce speed. TO STOP DRIVING • Release the “Drive Control Lever” (Item 14) backwards. Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
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• Release the “Drive Control Lever” (Item 14) • Pull the “Cylinder Control Lever” (Item 16) backwards. • Release the “Deadmans Handle” (Item 15) RELEASING THE “DEADMANS CONTROL LEVER” WITH THE CUTTER ENGAGED WILL NOTE CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
Always check height of cut/operation with the setting bar provided. Check in two positions i.e. one at either end of the cassette. Failure to do this could result in an uneven cut. Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
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Ensure both box support plates are properly located before proceeding. Always disengage the cylinder drive before removing the grass box for emptying or access by reducing the engine revs to tick over. Wait for the cutter to stop before removing. Always keep fingers away from the cylinder when the engine is running. Stop the machine before making any adjustments. Hold the grass box firmly on the lip of the aperture and place the other hand on the front edge of the box. Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
TENSIONER BOLTS ARE SECURE BEFORE REPLACING THE COVER. “Belts will be sufficiently tensioned if the deflection force applied at mid span to produce a deflection equal to 16mm per meter of span distance falls between 5 and 9 Newtons per Rib” (TBA Belting). In practical terms this relates to about 5mm of deflection under moderate finger pressure on the non tensioner side. If fitting new belts it is advisable to observe the drive for the first 20-30 minutes. It may be necessary to make an adjustment to compensate for the normal drop in tension during the run-in period. Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
Because of the nature of lead free petrol we recomend that if the machine is being left unused for more than 2 weeks the carburetor is run dry. Allow the engine to run out of fuel with the fuel tap switched off. Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
Apply a small amount of oil to the control cables. Flow down the protective cables can be assisted by operating the lever a few times after lubricating. FRONT ROLLER ADJUSTERS (2-months) Apply a small quantity of copper grease or similar to the adjuster studs to prevent corrosion and ease adjustment. Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
Clamp Plate Assy SP03010 Washer M6 Form A 229492 Retaining Plate Assy SP03011 Washer M10 Form A 229719 Side Plate Simplex Assy L.H. SP03016 Washer M10 Form C 229720 Side Plate Simplex Assy R.H. SP05001 Rivet 4.8 x 10 229737...
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Cylinder Spacer Simplex 229750 Belt X13 850 V-Belt 229751 Pulley SPA 106 X1 229752 Tapered Bush 1610 - 3/4” 230460 Top Drive Spacer (Simplex) REF. 2.03 Engine Assy BA1011 Key 1/4” x 1/4” x 3/4” Rd End REF. 1.01 Chassis Assy Simplex...
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Cylinder Spacer Simplex 229750 Belt X13 850 V-Belt 229751 Pulley SPA 106 X1 229752 Tapered Bush 1610 - 3/4” 230460 Top Drive Spacer (Simplex) REF. 2.03 Engine Assy BA1011 Key 1/4” x 1/4” x 3/4” Rd End REF. 1.01 Chassis Assy Simplex...
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Tapered Bush 1610 - 3/4” 228011 Coupling Half (3/4”) 229015 Flywheel 229900 Engine 4.5 Hp Honda GX120 Q9 Type J20467 Grub Screw M8 x 8 J209025 Key 3/16” x 3/16” x 1 3/4” Rd End SP01079 Grub Screw 3/8” x 5/8” Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
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24” Front Roller J20551 Scraper Bar Ear J20552 20” SS Scraper Bar J24552 24” SS Scraper Bar J209225 S.S. Roller Quadrant J209252 Lock Screw SP02010 Nut M12 Nyloc SP02014 Nut M12 Lock (Thin) SP03012 Washer M12 Form A Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
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Washer M5 Form A SP03018 Washer M10 Form G SP04001 Screw M5 x 16 Slotted NOT SHOWN J20112 Throttle Cable 800097 Throttle Cable Assembly 229723 Drive Clutch Cable 800098 Drive Clutch Cable Assembly 229122 Brake Cable 800099 Brake Cable Assembly Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
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229167 Clutch Spring 230170 Lever R.H. W.A. 230171 Lever L.hH W.A. 230207 Lever Bracket Assy J20017 Knob - Red SP01070 Cap Head M2 x 12 SP01081 Cap Head M5 x 12 SP02038 Nut M2 (Bush) SP12007 Wiring Harness Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
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Chain Case Seal 229375 Warning Decal 229599 Engine On / Off Decal 229600 Cutting Cylinder Decal 229603 Parking Brake Decal 229604 94db Decal B32902 Decal Dennis B32903 Union Jack Decal J20362 Dennis Decal Small 229722 Chain Case 229093 Transmission Cover Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
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J209064 Handle Plate Grass Box J209222 LH Grassbox Wing J209224 RH Grassbox Wing J209243 Handle Grassbox J209060 Grassbox Support Plate 800017 20” Grassbox Complete 800042 24” Grassbox Complete Not Shown SP04002 Screw M6 x 16 Slotted (To fit Item 5 & 6) SP02004 Nut M6 Nyloc (To fit Item 5 & 6) SP01008 Hex Set Screw M6 x 16 (To fit Item 7) SP03007 Washer M6 x 20 (To fit Item 7) Simplex SP20006_REV_1...
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