CanyCom CG431 User 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.
CHIKUSUI CANYCOM, INC.
90-1 Fukumasu, Yoshii-machi,
Ukiha-shi, Fukuoka, Japan 839-1396
Tel.[phone] Fax.[phone]
Front Flail Brushcutter
CG431 MOWER
Operator's Manual
5116 5107 000

http://www.canycom.co.jp/
■Sales Headquarters TEL [phone] FAX [phone]
All rights reserved. Unauthorized use or reproduction of this material is prohibited.
Authorized Dealer
CHIKUSUI CANYCOM, INC.

Notice to Users and Maintenance Personnel
• 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 the safety labels on the machine thoroughly before
using or servicing the machine. Always follow the instructions and safety
precautions, or serious injury or death could result.
• This machine is intended to be used in combination with the CG431 tractor. Use
with any other machine may pose hazard.
• This machine should only be used for its intended purpose: brushcutting. 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 safety covers
removed or open. A serious accident could result.
Thank you for purchasing this machine.
This manual provides information needed for safe and effective use and maintenace of this
machine to those who operate or maintain the machine. Make sure to read and understand
the manual thoroughly before operating or servicing the machine. Also make sure to read
the separate operator's manual for engine.
• 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.

Warranty and After-Sales Service
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 numbers 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 (Page7).
After-Sales Service
Location of Model Label Model Label
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
5116M-2004-030US
2011 410
CG431
5116M-0004-010E
Location of Model Label
CHIKUSUI CANYCOM, INC. provides you a warranty through Canycom U.S.A. A copy of
this warranty is reproduced in the back of the manual.

Contents
1. Safety 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. Controls and Components 6
Name and Function of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Specications 7
Product Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4. Operation 8
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Pre-start up Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating Implement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Translating Implement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5. Maintenance 13
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
List of Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Grease Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
List of Consumables and Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Body Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Opening Rotor Shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing Rotor Belt Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing Rotor Upper Shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cutting System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Flail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cutting Rotor Drive Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Greasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Attaching/Detaching Implement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
After Use Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
After Normal Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
After Cold Weather Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6. Troubleshooting 27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7. Transporting 28
Hoisting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty
Warranty Certicate is attached at the end of this manual.
* Have the warranty certicate signed and sealed after you have received and fully
understood the instructions for handling this machine and received the receipt.
Appendix
• Operator's Manual for Engine
* Be sure to read and understand it together with this manual .

Safety 1
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Safety Labels
Safety labels shown on the next page are attached to the machine. See the illustration below
for the location and the content of each label on the machine.
• Locate all 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 labels clean and legible. Do not use solvents or gasoline to clean labels.
• Replace these labels immediately if they have been removed, have fallen off or
become illegible. Use part number written on the label or shown in this manual to
order a replacement label from your CANYCOM representative.
Thrown
objects. Do not
stand in front
of the machine
when mowing.
WARNING!
Do not put
work the
mowerdeck.
The
mowerdeck
WARNING!
Stop the
machine and
secure it from
starting before
performing
WARNING!
5116 5363 000
Do not put any
part of body
under the
mowerdeck.
Keep away
WARNING!
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Safety
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This section contains safety precautions to follow when operating and maintaining the
machine. Read and understand the precautions in this section as well as throughout this
manual and follow them when operating or maintaining machine. Failure to follow safety
precautions could result in property damage, serious injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.
Safety Precautions
All operators and mechanics should receive practical instructions from their employer or
renter. Such instructions should cover the following issues:
• It is essential to familiarize yourself with the controls, safety labels and proper use
of the machine.
• Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to operate or service the
machine. Do not let anyone under 18 years of age to operate this machine. Local
regulations may restrict the minimum age for operating this type of machine.
Consult your local authority.
• Operator is responsible for the accidents or hazards caused to other people or to
their property.
• This machine is intended to be used in combination with the CG431 tractor. Use with
any other machine may pose hazard.
• Always keep in mind that attention and concentration is required when working with
ride-on machines.
• Loss of control on a slope cannot be regained by the application of the brake. Main
reasons for the loss of control are:
→ insufcient grip of tracks.
→ excessive speed.
→ misjudging of ground conditions, especially slopes.
→ excessive load.
→ incorrect distribution of load.
Training