CanyCom CMX 253 User manual

Original Instructions (in English)
5321 5311 003
Ride-on Brushcutter
CMX 253/ CM252
Operator's Manual
Read this manual completely before operating or maintaining this machine.
Failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or death.
Keep this manual for future reference by you and by all those who operate
and maintain this machine.
5341 5311 000

http://www.canycom.co.jp/
Authorized Dealer
90-1 Fukumasu, Yoshii-machi,
Ukiha-shi, Fukuoka, Japan 839-1396
Sales Headquarters (International)
TEL [phone]
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Notice to Users and Maintenance Personnel
Thank you for purchasing this machine.
This manual provides information needed for safe and effective use of this machine to those
who operate or maintain machine. Make sure to read and understand the manual thoroughly
before operating this product. Also make sure to read the separate operator's manual for
engine.
• This machine can be very dangerous if the safety precautions in this manual
and on the labels attached to this machine are not followed. Read and
understand this manual and safety labels on machine thoroughly before using
this machine. Always follow the instructions and safety precautions, or serious
injury or death could result.
• This machine should only be used for its intended purpose: cutting grass and
bushes. Any other use could be dangerous.
• This machine may not be operated on public road or what is considered to
be public road. It is the sole responsibility of the operator to consult the local
regulations.
• Do not modify this machine, or do not operate this machine with the safety
covers removed or open. A serious accident could result.
• Store this manual in a safe, accessible place for easy reference.

Warning Term Denition
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which will result
in death or serious injury if the user does not follow the
procedures or the instructions.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result
in death or serious injury if the user does not follow the
procedures or the instructions.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result
in minor to moderate injury or damage to the machine if the
user does not follow the procedures or the instructions.
Indicates important information which needs particular
attention.
In this manual, the following four warning terms are used to signal the four levels of hazard (or
seriousness of possible accidents). Read and understand what they mean and always follow
the instructions in this manual.
Warning Terms Used in this Manual
NOTE
Notice to Owner
• Be sure that everyone who uses this machine, including those who rent or
lease this machine, receives a copy of this Operator's Manual and understands
the importance of reading and following the information in this manual.

Location of Model Label
5332M-0005-010E
Location of Model Label
Model Label
5341M‑0005‑020
The replacement or repair parts for this product shall remain available for seven years after
the production of this type of machine is discontinued.
Availability of Spare Parts
Warranty and After-Sales Service
CHIKUSUI CANYCOM, INC. guarantees this product, based on the terms of warranty.
Warranty
Consult your local CANYCOM dealer or our company’s sales department regarding service
orders or any questions or problems that may arise when using this machine. Please make
sure to have the product name, serial number, and the make and type of engine handy at
the time of contact. The model and serial number can be found on the model label as shown
below, and the make and type of the engine can be found in Chapter 3 "Specications" of
this manual (Page15).
After-Sales Service

Contents
1. Safety 1
Safety Labels ...................................1
Safety Mechanisms ..............................3
Safety Precautions ...............................4
Training .......................................................4
Preparation ....................................................5
Operation ......................................................6
Servicing .....................................................10
2. Controls and Components 11
Name and Function of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. Specications 15
Product Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Contents of Tool Bag ...........................16
4. Operation 17
Preparation ....................................17
Pre-start up Inspection ..........................................17
Checking and Filling Fuel .......................................17
Adjusting Steering Wheel .......................................18
Adjusting Seating Position ......................................20
Adjusting Drive Pedal ...........................................22
Driving ........................................22
Starting ......................................................22
Driving .......................................................26
Stopping .....................................................28
Shifting .......................................................30

Shifting Between 2WD and AWD (CMX253) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Locking Differential ............................................31
Parking .......................................................32
Working .......................................34
Inspecting Cutting Blade ........................................34
Adjusting Cutting Height ........................................34
Translating Cutting Deck ........................................35
Fixing Cutting Deck Joint ........................................35
Cutting .......................................................37
5. Maintenance 42
Maintenance Schedule ..........................42
Engine .......................................................42
Chassis ......................................................43
List of Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Greasing Points ................................47
Greasing Points (CMX253) .......................................47
Greasing Points (CM252) ........................................48
List of Consumables and Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing and Installing Body Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Front Cover ...................................................51
Head Lamp ....................................................52
Engine Hood ..................................................53
Lower Rear Cover ..............................................53
Step .........................................................53
Seat Bracket ..................................................54
Cutting Blade Shield ............................................54

Engine ........................................56
Engine Oil ....................................................56
Oil Filter Cartridge .............................................58
Air Cleaner ....................................................58
Spark Plugs ...................................................59
Drive Train .....................................60
Tires .........................................................60
Transmission Oil ...............................................61
Front Axle Oil (CMX253) .........................................61
HST (Hydrostatic Transmission) Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Drive Belt .....................................................64
Parking Brake .................................................65
Cutting System .................................66
Cutting Blades .................................................66
Cutting Rotary Drive Belt and Cutting Rotary Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electrical System ...............................70
Battery .......................................................70
Circuit Breaker and Fuses .......................................72
Light Bulbs ...................................................74
After Use Care .................................75
After Normal Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
After Cold Weather Use .........................................76
Storage .......................................77
6. Troubleshooting 78
Troubleshooting ................................78

Warranty
Warranty Certicate is attached at the end of this manual.
* Have the warranty certicate signed after you have received and fully understood
the instructions for handling this machine and received the receipt.
Appendix
• Operator's Manual for the Engine
* Be sure to read and understand it together with this manual .
7. Transporting 83
Hauling .......................................83
Loading and Unloading .........................................83
Hoisting .......................................84

Safety 1
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Safety Labels
The safety labels shown on the next page are attached to the machine. See the illustration
below for the location and the illustration on the next page for the content of each label on
the machine.
• Locate all the warning labels attached to this machine. Read and follow the instructions
and precautions in them. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death to the
operator or bystanders.
• Keep the labels clean and legible. Do not use solvents or gasoline to clean the labels.
• Replace these labels immediately if they have been removed, have fallen off or become
illegible. Use the part number, on the label or shown in this manual, to order a replacement
label from your CANYCOM representative.
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12
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(CMX253 only)
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5341M-0101-020E