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]
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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!
View A
View A
1. 5116 5363 000
5116M-0101-010US
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Safety
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1
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

Safety 1
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Operation
• Do not operate the machine under the inuence of alcohol or drugs. Do not operate
the machine when you are tired, ill, or not feeling well.
• Always check for obstacles before operating on new terrain.
• Before starting the engine and the moving machine, scan around your surroundings
and make sure all persons and other vehicles are a safe distance away from the
machine. Sound the horn to warn bystanders.
This mower is intended for brushcutting. It is intended to be used in combination with the
CG431 tractor. Use only the CG431 tractor or any other tractors that are certied specicly
for this mower. Use with any other tractor may adversely affect the performance or stability
of the machine and can cause damage or accident.
The stability of the machine is affected by the speed, rate of steering, terrain and load.
Always pay close attention to these factors or a loss of control or overturn could occur,
resulting in property damage, serious injury or death.
General Operation
• Always wear protective footwear, long trousers, hardhat, safety glasses and ear
protection when operating or servicing the machine. Proper clothing will minimize
the chance of injury. Do not operate the machine if you have long hair, loose
clothing, or jewelry; all of which may get tangled in the moving parts. Do not
operate the machine barefoot or with open sandals.
• Prepare beforehand the working rules and procedures such as signaling and trac
control for the work place. Following such rules will reduce the risk of accidents.
• Never handle fuel, lubricants or other ammable materials, service engine, or
recharge battery in the presence of re or spark.
• Perform daily pre-startup inspection (see Preparation, page 8) before starting the
machine. Repair or replace damaged parts before starting the machine. Clean the
machine of cut grass or such refuse to avoid re.
Preparation

Safety
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1
Cutting
When conducting cutting operation, take the following precautions.
• Always follow the proper procedures for cutting as described in this manual.
• Shutt off the work site. Post signs to inform that cutting operation is underway.
Close off the site with rope if necessary to keep people, especially children, off the
work site.
• Pay attention to the surrounding area. Running cutting rotor or implement throws
stones, rocks and debris. This can cause property damage, injury, or death.
• To reduce the risk of overturning, pay special attention when encountering an
obstacle or a slope, or when braking on a slope or during a turn. See Driving on a
Slope on the next page.
• Never attempt to drive over large obstacles such as rocks or fallen trees.
• Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Be
alert when traveling on changing terrain.
• Never operate on terrain that you are not comfortable with. Avoid terrain that is so
rough, slippery or loose that you feel like you could overturn.
• Do not operate the machine near the edge of a cliff or a ditch, an overhang or a slide
area. Pay special caution after rain or earthquake.
• Do not make sudden maneuvers. A sudden start, stop, or turn can make the machine
lose control and could cause an overturn. Be especially cautious when traveling on
soft or wet ground.
• Drive at a safe speed, taking into account the surface gradient, surface conditions
and load.
• Use an observer to help direct the machine when the visibility is poor, terrain is
rugged or hilly, or maneuvering room is limited. The observer should be able to see
the machine and its immediate surroundings, and should give pre-arranged signals
to direct the operator.

Safety 1
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Servicing
• Do not service the machine when the engine is running. If it is absolutely necessary
to run the engine while servicing, pay attention to the moving parts; keep hands,
feet, clothing and any part of your body away from any moving part, especially
cooling fan and belts at the side of the engine.
• Do not operate the engine in a conned space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can accumulate.
• Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines
are in good condition and leak-free before applying hydraulic pressure to the
system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject hydraulic
uid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to search
for leaks. Hydraulic uid escaping under pressure can have sufcient force to
penetrate the skin and cause serious injury.
• Drive forward when cutting. This best prevents the cutting rotor or implement from
throwing stones, rocks, or debris.
• Pay attention to obstacles. This includes overhead obstacles such as branches of a
tree.

Controls and Components
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2
Name and Function of Controls
Hydraulics Connectors
Rotor Shield
Rotor Drive Belt Cover
Skid
Rotor Indicator
Upper Hitch Point
Lower Hitch Points
5116M-0201-010E
Rotor Upper Shield

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Specications 3
· Understand the specifications of this product thoroughly before use.
Product Specications
Model and Type CG431 Mower
Machine Mass kg (lbs) 410 (905)
Dimensions
Overall Length mm (in) 963 (37.9)
Overall Width mm (in) 1700 (66.9)
Overall Height mm (in) 972 (38.3)
Cutting System
Cutting System Flail
Cutting Width mm (in) 1545 (60.8)
Number of Flails Pairs 80
Rotor Drive HST
Direction of Rotation Same as/Opposite of Traveling
Rotor Translation mm (in) 500 (19.7) [to the right]
Cutting Height mm (in) 0 - 320 (0 - 12.6)
Rotor Outer Diameter mm (in) 410 (16.1)
*These specications are subject to change without notice.

Operation
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4
Pre-start up Inspection
Preparation
Always perform an inspection before use.
Refer to Maintenance Schedule (page 13) for the inspection schedule and procedure.
Working
• Never place any part of body under implement shield when implement is
running. See implement's manual for safety information.
• Always tie string on safety switch to operator's body so that machine stops
when operator falls off machine.
• Do not allow bystanders to come near machine when working.
• Running implement can throw stones or debris and cause injuries and damages
to nearby people, animals, crops, buildings, automobiles, etc. Pay attention to
the safety of surroundings and plan ahead when working.
• Never attempt to work with implement shield open.
• When working, drive forward. Machine is intended to work while moving
forward, and this best prevents stones and debris from being thrown.
• Turn implement switch to [ON] only when working. Keep it in [OFF] position all
the other times.
• Never attempt to work on or near the edge of a ditch or bank. Shoulder of a
ditch or bank may collapse. Pay extra care after heavy rain or earthquake.

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Operation 4
• Do not use this machine on an incline steeper than 30 degres.
• Always use [ (Slow)] mode when working.
• Do not turn on an incline, or machine can tip over.
• Do not work on a slippery surface.
• When working in a dusty area, clean air cleaner element twice a day. Dirty air
cleaner element results in poor starting, poor performance, or short life.
• When a ail knife is broken, replace it with new one. A broken ail causes
excessive vibration, which damages machine.
• When something is tangled to implement, stop engine immediately and remove
the tangled object. Such object causes excessive vibration or load, which
damages machine.
1. Move throttle lever to [ (fast)] position to
increase engine speed.
Operating Implement
Throttle Lever
5116M-0402-100E
• Inspect the work site beforehand; inspect terrain and locate holes, drops, or
obstacles. Also inspect overhead obstacles such as branches of a tree. Pay
special attention when working near these areas.

Operation
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4
2. Use implement height lever to set the desired
implement height.
Implement Height Lever
5116M-0403-010E
3. Use implement lift switch to adjust the cutting
height.
Implement Lift Switch
5116M-0403-020E
• Implement height lever sets the height to
which implement can be lowered. It is useful
when an uniform cutting height is required.
NOTE
Main Switch
Start
Implement
Direction Switch Im
p
Tr
a
Ce
n
Aux. Transmission
STOP
Reverse
Normal
Implement Direction Switch
5116M-0403-030E
Parking Brake
Drive
1. Parking Brake
2. Imprement Switch
3. Safety Switch "ON"
4. Start Engine
HI
LO
• Working in reverse rotation can reduce the
amount of foreign objects such as pebbles
to be scattered.
• Reverse rotation can be used only when
implement is not translated to the side.
If implement is translated and rotation
direction switch is in reverse, implement
stops.
• When something gets tangled to implement,
changing the rotating direction back and
forth may help untangle.
NOTE
4. Use implement direction switch to choose the
direction of implement rotation.

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Operation 4
Translating Implement
• Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before translating
implement.
• Always lift up implement when translating. Translating rotor while it is resting
on the ground may cause damage.
With this translation function, the entire implement can be translated to the right by 500mm
(19.7 in) at the maximum, allowing working on the edge of ditch or bank.
Implement Lift Switch(Up)
5116M-0402-110E
Stop On
Press and turn
Push to stop
Automatic
Implement Switch
Implement Switch
5116M-0402-021E
5. Push and turn implement switch to [RUN].
6. Drive machine forward to cut.
• If cutting load is high, reduce traveling
speed or cut in stages at different cutting
heights.
NOTE
7. To stop implement, press implement switch;
it automatically returns to [stop].
1. Press implement lift switch [UP] to lift
cimplement off the ground.

Operation
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4
Main Switch
Start
Implement
Translation Switch
Right
Horn
Center
s
mission
STOP
I
O
Left Right
Implement Translation Switch
5116M-0403-040E
Parking Brake
Drive
1. Parking Brake
2. Imprement Switch
3. Safety Switch "ON"
4. Start Engine
2. Tilt implement translation switch to [Right] to
move implement to the right.
3. Tilt translation switch to [Center] to move it
back to the original position.
• Implement does not translate when it is
running.
• When rotating direction is set in reverse,
implement can only translate to 100mm
(3.9in) to the right.
• When implement is translated and then
direction switch is set in reverse, implement
does not rotate.
NOTE