Groundsman TMC24 TURF multi Cutter, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... are no pushy salesmen just good honest help advice Operators Manual MODEL TMC26 TURF multi CUTTER Exceptional build quality machines you can rely on great aftersales care OM MAY 2015 Email info groundsmanindustries com www groundsmanindustries com Tel 44 0 28 2766 7049 To see our full range visit our website or give us a call there are no pushy salesmen just good honest help advice ...

Page 2: ...r Groundsman Pedestrian Operated Turf Multi Cutter is located on the front right side body panel if viewed from the rear of the machine This machine was supplied by Dealer address If you require any further advice or assistance you can contact Groundsman Industries directly on Tel 44 0 28 2766 7049 Fax 44 0 28 2766 6855 Email info groundsmanindustries com Website www groundsmanindustries com ...

Page 3: ...FIRST 3 WARRANTY 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 5 MACHINE BREAKDOWN 6 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 18 BLADES ACCESSORIES 19 Page 2 ...

Page 4: ...ank is full Take care not to allow petrol spillage or cause to ignite 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...

Page 5: ...e to wear and tear improper adjustments neglect and alteration of specification or accident C All defective parts must be returned to the dealer immediately together with full particulars of the de fects the machine number the hours worked and the date machine was supplied D The manufacturers warranty does not extend to proprietary or other components not of its manufacture but it will as far as p...

Page 6: ...sed centrifugal clutch belt drive Blade Drive Central connecting rod and eccentric drive shaft sealed bearings throughout Ground Drive Oil filled worm gear engaging central drive axle Wheels Front Stud mounted 300mm diameter solid rubber turf tread wheels Wheel Rear Ball bearing rim with smooth pneumatic 9 X 3 50 4 tyre Caster mounted with foot operated caster lock for straight and curve cutting p...

Page 7: ...AR WHEEL ASSEMBLY 6 BLADE ASSEMBLY BLADE THROTTLE CABLE ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION COLOUR CODE 1 BJB 001 Chassis Assembly 2 BJB 214 Rear Wheel Assembly 3 BJB 298 Ground Drive Assembly 4 BJB 319 Crank Assembly 5 BJB 253 Front Axle Assembly 6 BJB 529 Blade Assembly 7 BJB 457 Engine Clutch Belt Chains Page 6 TMC26 Machine Breakdown ...

Page 8: ... Axle Assembly The positioning of the wheel axle within the casing maximises traction balance and blade ground clearance The worm gears are enclosed and submerged in the oil filled casing for long life and is virtually maintenance free Crank Assembly The flat toothed belt transmits power from the tee gearbox output shaft via the lever activated plunger pin blade drive clutch to the blade drive cra...

Page 9: ... tail wheel is mounted on a bracket attached to the rear of the chassis by four bolts A foot lever enables the caster wheel to be locked or allowed to swivel for straight line or curve cutting For loading transportation and storage the caster wheel should be locked forward facing the chassis For cutting the caster wheel should be positioned facing backwards away from the chassis The caster wheel m...

Page 10: ...ded 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 GROUND DRIVE A GROUND DRIVE ENGAGEMENT LEVER B GROUND DRIVE LEVER LOCK RING A B A B C A A B C Page 9 Operator Levers and Controls C B D D ...

Page 11: ...ROL 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 C TAIL WHEEL CLAMP BOLTS A A B C D A C B Page 10 Operator Levers and Controls B C A ...

Page 12: ... Work Unclamp lever A and lift lever B to raise the blade out of work for transport CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Unclamp lever A and lift or lower lever B to select the desired cutting depth 0 to 3 inches by aligning holes E with the depth indicator arrow on decal D Tighten the depth clamp lever A firmly CUTTING DEPTH STOP When the cutter blade has been adjusted to the desired cutting depth loosen the...

Page 13: ...tter drive 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 Tilt the machine forward to rest on it s nose Slacken the four blade angle clamp bolts A and slide the slotted caster wheel mounting bracket C up to decrease and down to in...

Page 14: ...ster Wheel The caster wheel lock lever can be operated by hand at E or by foot at F With the lever tilted back the caster wheel is free to swivel as shown Moving the lever up and forward will lock the caster wheel in two positions forward towards the chassis for transport and storage or back away from the chassis for straight line cutting When the caster wheel is free to swivel the machine can be ...

Page 15: ...ts to work loose re check that the nuts are tight periodically when in use Fitting the De compactor Mole drain and Trench Blades Alternative blades are fitted in the same man ner and with the same precautions as with the sod cutting blade described above PLEASE NOTE that the two longer bolts A are not used all three bolts are the shorter ones for these types of blades NOTE See Blades and Accessori...

Page 16: ... filter outer foam B and wash clean with petrol and squeeze in a few drops of oil The paper element must be replaced when dirty or clogged Check every 50 working hours depending on operating conditions MAIN DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT REPLACMENT Removing the belt cover guard Undo the two retaining bolts A to remove the cover guard If the belt is worn split or cracked the belt must be replaced Replacing ...

Page 17: ...e machine has been lying on its side or there is any sign of oil leakage under the machine On a level surface tilt the machine forward to rest on the chassis nose With an extension socket wrench remove oil plug H and using a container with a filler tube top up the gear box oil level with EP 90 gear oil To check the oil level wipe the oil plug dip stick J with a clean rag and place it into the fill...

Page 18: ...e The three blade mounting bolts A should be checked and tightened five working hours after initial fitting and every 30 working hours there after On a level surface tilt the machine forward to rest on the front chassis nose and use the tee wrench supplied to tighten the bolts If the cutting edge on the cutter blade cross knife or side knives is rounded and dull the blade should be removed for sha...

Page 19: ... that the machine is properly sup ported to take the weight off the wheels for removal see Hoisting the Machine Place the Ground Drive Lever C in the for ward engaged position and using the Tee Wrench D provided undo the three wheel nuts When refitting ensure that the wheel is properly located and tighten the three nuts firmly Hoisting the Machine Eyelet A is provided on the TMC26 to ena ble the m...

Page 20: ...ing TC26BSS30 35cm 14 Blade Sod Cutting TC26BSS35 40cm 16 Blade Sod Cutting TC26BSS40 45cm 18 Blade Sod Cutting TC26BSS45 50cm 20 Blade Sod Cutting TC26BSS50 MOLE DRAIN DE COMPACTION BLADES Produces a single cut on the surface cultivating or mole draining beneath to 10cm 4 depth Depth Part Number 10cm 4 Blade Mole drain TC26BM10 10cm 4 Blade De compact TC26BD10 TRENCH CUTTING BLADES Produces a cle...

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