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  • Page 2 Warning Symbols in this manual and on the machine The warning symbols described in this manual and on the machine are based on certain principles. Understand the principles and operate the machine by following the instructions in the warning symbols. Principle of Warning Symbols There are three types of warning symbols.
  • Page 3 WARNING These lawn mowers GM222 and GM262/TS262 (hereinafter called “this machine”) described in this instruction manual (hereinafter called “this manual”) is a machine for mowing golf course lawns. Therefore, do not use it for work other than that, such as mowing and carrying on banks or steep or mountainous slopes, which are not within its design.

  • Page 4: Labels And Warning Labels

    1 1 1 1 1 Labels and Warning Labels WARNING Check the labels affixing positions before operating the machine and understand the meaning of them. Label Affixing Positions Part No. Name Part No. Name ① ④ 0732004450 WARNING A90630020 WARNING ②...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contens 1. Labels and Warning Labels ......................2 Label Affixing Positions ........................2 2. Name of Each Section ........................4 Name of Each Section and Function ....................5 3. Precautions in Operation ........................6 Precautions against unforeseen injury ................... 6 Always stop the engine before check or maintenance of the machine.

  • Page 6: Name Of Each Section

    2 2 2 2 2 Name of Each Section In this manual, the front, rear, left and right of the machine are described using each direction arrow.

  • Page 7: Name Of Each Section And Function

    Name of Each Section Name of Each Section and Function Name Function Handle The handle is used to hold the machine in position and turn during the operation with the grips held. Grips These are held when operating the machine. Brake Lever This lever is used to apply the brake and stop the movement of the machine body.

  • Page 8: Precautions In Operation

    3 3 3 3 3 Precautions in Operation Precautions against unforeseen injury Make a list of the telephone numbers of medical institutions and fire station (or ambulance) and locate it close to the telephone where it can be easily read. To facilitate calling a fire or ambulance station in an emergency, make a list of the addresses and buildings close to the sites near where most of the operation takes place.

  • Page 9: Always Set The Bucket Before The Lawn Mower Is Operated

    Precautions in Operation Always set the bucket before the lawn mower is operated. WARNING Always set the bucket before the engine is started and the machine starts running. The bucket prevents the reel blade or the body of the machine from accidentally touching the human body.

  • Page 10: Take The Greatest Care In Handling Fuel

    Precautions in Operation Take the greatest care in handling fuel. DANGER Before fuelling, always stop the engine. During fuelling, do not smoke or allow any naked flame close to the fuel. Supply or store fuel in a facility complying to the standards of the Fire Service Law.

  • Page 11: Stop The Engine If Any Abnormal Vibration Is Felt

    Precautions in Operation Stop the engine if any abnormal vibration is felt. WARNING If there is any vibration from an unknown cause, turn “OFF” the engine switch. Flying objects and high temperature oil or gas, due to a damaged engine or reel blade might injure you.

  • Page 12: Maintain Conventional Positions In Lawn Mowing And Proceedings

    Precautions in Operation Maintain conventional positions in lawn mowing and proceedings. WARNING Hold a conventional position while lawn mowing and proceeding with the engine. If you fall down or slip you may suffer unforeseen injury or accident. Before mowing any lawn or moving the machine while being driven by the engine, set the bucket and maintain a conventional position in the operation.

  • Page 13: Beware Of Cold And Vibration

    Precautions in Operation Beware of cold and vibration WARNING When lawn mowing in cold places, take appropriate rests. After working for a long time you may sometimes feel pain in your fingertips, hands or arms due to vibration and cold. If you feel pain during operation, stop work and consult your doctor.

  • Page 14: Preparation Before Operation

    4 4 4 4 4 Preparation before Operation WARNING Set the bucket before mowing or running the machine. <Bucket Attachment> Pass the attachment section of the right and left front roller height adjusting knobs between the two round bars on the bucket fixture (right) and (left).
  • Page 15 Preparation before Operation <Removal and Attachment of Transport Tires> After setting the stand according to the above described “Stand Setting Procedure” and checking that the machine is stable, remove or attach the transport tires. Transport Tires Removal Procedure Set the stand, and set a stone or wooden block in front of the front roller as a stopper so that the stand is not released even when the operator’s body touches the machine body.

  • Page 16: Fuel Supply

    Preparation before Operation Fuel Supply DANGER Always stop the engine when fuelling. While fuelling, do not smoke or allow any fire close to the fuel. It might catch alight, explode, and so cause death. Do not fuel when the engine is at high temperature immediately after the engine is stopped.

  • Page 17: Engine Oil Check/Supply

    Preparation before Operation Engine Oil Check/Change WARNING When checking or changing oil, always stop the engine. Do not smoke or allow a spark or any fire near oil. During oil check or change, always wipe off any spills. Do not touch any section such as engine or muffler (silencer) at high temperature immediate after the engine is stopped.

  • Page 18: Engine Oil Change

    Preparation before Operation <Engine Oil Change> Drain the engine oil from the drain bolt attaching port at the rear of the engine. Change engine oil for the first time after 20 hours of operation after the machine is delivered. Then change it every 100 hours of use as a routine.

  • Page 19: Brake, Main Clutch And Reel Blade Clutch Performance Checks

    Preparation before Operation Brake, Main Clutch and Reel Blade Clutch Performance Checks WARNING Before operating this machine, check the performances of the brake, the main clutch, and the reel blade clutch. If any abnormality is found, do not operate the machine. <Brake Performance Check>...
  • Page 20 Preparation before Operation <Reel Blade Clutch Performance Check> IMPORTANT When the main clutch lever is set to “ON”, it is impossible to pull the reel blade clutch lever to set it to “ON”. If the reel blade clutch lever is then forced, then the machine might be damaged.
  • Page 21 5 5 5 5 5 Operation DANGER Start the engine only outdoor. Before engine start-up, make sure that the main clutch and reel blade clutch are disengaged. Start the engine at least 5 m away from the fuel supply area. Attach bucket surely, and do it when you start an engine.

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation Set the mark on the throttle lever to the midway position between “H” and “L”. Holding the fuel tank with your left hand, but without moving the mower, hold the recoil starter handle and quickly pull it to this side. The engine will start.

  • Page 23: Engine Start-Up And Shut-Down (With The Self-Starter)

    Operation Engine Start-up and Shut-down (with the self-starter) DANGER Only start the engine out of doors. Before starting the engine, make sure that neither the main clutch nor the reel blade clutch is engaged. Start up the engine at least 5 meters far away from a fuelling area.
  • Page 24 Operation Set the mark on the throttle lever to the position half way between “H” and “L”. Turn the starter switch to the position “ ”. The self-starter motor will be turned and the engine started up. To protect the battery, press the starter switch for 5 seconds for one start-up.

  • Page 25: Transport Of Lawn Mower

    Operation Transport of Lawn Mower <Transportation under own power> WARNING Before transporting the mower under its own power, make sure that there is nobody within 5 m of the front and within 3 m of the left, right and rear of the machine. As soon as the main clutch is engaged, the lawn mower will move ahead.

  • Page 26: Transport Of Lawn Mower In A Vehicle

    Operation Transport of Lawn Mower on a vehicle WARNING When this machine is loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle for transport, do not move the machine under its own power. When the machine is to be loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle, two or more persons are required.

  • Page 27: Operation Before Mowing

    Operation Operation before Mowing WARNING Make sure that the main clutch is not en- gaged before the reel blade is operated. Always control the working roller clutch knob from the side of the lawn mower. Always set the bucket and then operate the clutches for mowing.
  • Page 28 Operation <Reel Blade Clutch Engagement> After engaging the working roller clutch, check once again that the mower will not move. Then set the reel blade clutch lever to the “ON” position. <Mowing Operation Start> WARNING Always set the bucket when mowing. Before operation, make sure there is nobody within 5 m of the front and within 3 m of the left, right and rear of the machine.

  • Page 29: Mowing Operation

    Operation Mowing Operation WARNING Before operating the reel blade clutch and the working roller clutch, make sure that the main clutch is not yet engaged. Always operate the working roller clutch from the side of the machine. Always set the bucket and then, operate the clutches for mowing.

  • Page 30: Adjustment

    6 6 6 6 6 Adjustment <Moving Forward and Turning> When the machine is delivered, the clearance between the reel blade and bed knife is widened so as to prevent accidents caused by the reel blade during transport. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the clearance before mowing.
  • Page 31 Adjustment Loosen the hexagon socket type cap screws fixing the lower blade adjusting handle (on the left and right), and turn the bed knife adjusting handle (on the left and right) clockwise to shorten the distance between the reel blade and the bed knife.

  • Page 32: Mowing Height Adjustment

    Adjustment Mowing Height Adjustment WARNING Always stop the engine and disengage the main clutch and reel blade clutch before adjusting the mowing height. To cut the lawn evenly at the necessary height, adjust the height of the front roller. Adjust both the cutting height and also the working roller height to the lawn at the same time, and make a test cut of the lawn.

  • Page 33: Working Roller Adjustment

    Adjustment Press the screw end of the mowing height gauge against the front and rear rollers and turn the front roller height adjusting knobs so that the underneath of the screw head on the center of the gauge is aligned with the lower surface of the bed knife.
  • Page 34 Adjustment <Lapping Operation with Lapping Machine> WARNING •œ Always stop the engine and disengage the main and reel blade clutches before lapping. •œ When using the lapping machine and turning the reel blade do not allow your hand, or foot, or any part of your clothing, near the cutting range.
  • Page 35 Adjustment ‡EInsert newspaper slips between the reel blade and bed knife and test the edge by cutting it by turning the reel blade downward with the blade alignment tool. Mark the location of a good edge with a chalk. ‡F Apply lapping compound with the brush onto the location marked in the preceding step ‡E.

  • Page 36: Adjustment Of Each Section

    Adjustment •¡Adjustment of Each Section <Adjustment of Each Section of Engine> •œThe adjustment of parts (including the carburetor) when dealing with engine trouble might affect the basic performance of the machine. In such case, ask for our sales office. <Brake Adjustment> WARNING •œ...
  • Page 37 Adjustment <Main Clutch Adjustment> WARNING •œ Always stop the engine and disengage the main clutch before adjusting the clutch. •œ Turn OFF the engine switch. •œ After the engine has stopped, wait for the engine cool before adjustment. ‡@Always set the engine switch OFF. ‡ATurn the front cover set knob counterclockwise and after removing the set knob manually raise the cover.

  • Page 38: Handle Height Adjustment

    Adjustment <Reel Blade Adjustment> WARNING •œ Always stop the engine and disengage the reel blade clutch before adjusting the clutch. •œ Immediately after the engine is stopped, wait for it to cool before adjusting. ‡@Turn the front cover set knob counterclockwise and remove the knob.

  • Page 39: Ignition Plug Check/Replacement

    7 7 7 7 7 Maintenance WARNING Do not smoke or handle any fire during a spark plug check and replacement. Check the spark plug every 50 hours of use and, when the engine start up becomes difficult, replace it. Pull the spark plug connector to this side to remove.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning of Lawn Mower Body WARNING After each use, clean the engine cooling fins to remove dust and deposit between the fins. Otherwise, it might cause engine heating and cause fire in the machine. Clean after making sure of the engine’s having cooled down.

  • Page 41: Strainer Cleaning

    Maintenance Strainer Cleaning WARNING Always stop the engine before cleaning the strainer. During cleaning, do not smoke or allow any flame close to it. Immediately after the engine is stopped, wait for the engine to cool before cleaning. Ensure ventilation when cleaning the strainer. If any fuel spills during the cleaning, always wipe it off.

  • Page 42: Battery Removal Procedure (With Self-Starter)

    Maintenance Battery Removal Procedure (With self-starter) DANGER Do not charge a frozen battery. Do not allow any short-circuit between the positive and negative poles by a piece of metal. Do not allow any naked flame close to the battery. Otherwise, it might cause an explosion. WARNING Battery fluid is diluted sulfuric acid and harmful to the human body.

  • Page 43: Attachment And Removal Of Reel Blades

    Maintenance Attachment and Removal of Reel Blades WARNING Always stop the engine before the reel blade is attached or removed. When attaching or removing the reel blade, always wear thick or leather gloves. <Reel Blade Removal Procedure> Remove the transport tires on the machine according to “Transport Tire Attachment and Removal” on page 13.

  • Page 44: Long-Term Storage

    Maintenance <Reel Blade Attachment Procedure> Attach the cutter metals on the left and right of the reel blade shaft and align the blade. Place a square bar under the reel blade . Push down on the handle of the mower and move it with the front roller lifted from the ground.

  • Page 45: Greasing

    Maintenance <Machine Body Treatment> Apply grease to the reel blade and bed knife. Wipe the machine body with a dry cloth and check that no paint is peeling. If there is any section where the paint is peeling, apply paint for rust prevention. Grease Supply WARNING Always use grease without denaturation or...

  • Page 46: Trouble And Treatment

    8 8 8 8 8 Trouble and Treatment For any abnormality of the reel blade, brake, or clutch that is not described in the following table, adjust it according to the procedure in “6. Adjustment” in this manual. If that does not prove effective, consult with our business or sales office where the machine was purchased.

  • Page 47: Functions And Specifications

    9 9 9 9 9 Functions and Specifications/Accessories/Options Model Name 22 inch Green Mower 26 inch Green Mower Tee Mower Model No. Performance GM222-A9 GM262-A9 TS262-S and Function The specifications might be changed for improvement without any notice. Reel Blade Bed Knife...

  • Page 48: Functions And Specifications/Accessories/Options

    Functions and Specifications/Accessories/Options Options If you don’t have the lapping machine, a manual lapping machine can be provided. Contact our sales or business office. <Bed Knife Types> Bed Knife Name Bed Knife Shape General Mowing Height Thin Bed Knife 2.5 3.5mm (Tournament Blade) Thin Bed Knife 3.0...

  • Page 49: Part. Table

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