Chikusui Canycom CG431 Tractor 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]
Original Instructions
(in English)
Front Flail Brushcutter
CG431 Tractor
Operator's Manual
5116 5103 000

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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 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 (Page14).
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-0004-030E
5116M-0004-010E
Location of Model Label
CHIKUSUI CANYCOM, INC. guarantees this product, based on the terms of warranty. A
copy of this warranty is reproduced in the back of this manual.

Contents
1. Safety 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Controls and Components 10
Name and Function of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Specications 14
Product Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Contents of Tool Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. Operation 16
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pre-start up Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Checking and Filling Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unfolding/Folding Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operating Cutting Rotor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing PTO Speed (Variable PTO Speed Model Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Translating Cuttong Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Levelling Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hydraulic Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fire Extinguisher Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5. Maintenance 34
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
List of Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Grease Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
List of Consumables and Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Body Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Opening Top Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Removing Side Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Removing Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Removing Controls Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Fan Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Bleeding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Draining Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Fuel Filter Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Hydraulic Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Suction Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Return Filter Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Drive Train. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Drive Motor Lubricant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Greasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Control Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Battery Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Charging Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Slow-Blow Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Imprement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Attaching/Detaching Implement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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 .
After Use Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
After Normal Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
After Cold Weather Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6. Troubleshooting 71
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7. Transporting 76
Hauling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Loading and Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Hoisting and Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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 illustration on the next page for 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.
View BView A
View B
5116M-0101-010E
View A
5
1 2 3
7 8
42
9 10 116

Safety
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1
Do not work on slope
more than 30 degrees.
Do not turn on a slope.
Do not work on a
slippery surface.
Always check for holes
and obstacles before
working.
Use extra care when
operating machine.
This machine is
equipped with a
security system that
shut off engine before
it gets overheating.
Refer operator’s
manual to cope with
problem.
Stop engine immediately
and remove foreign object
when foreign object coil
around cutting rotor.
Otherwise it may cause
abnormal vibration by
unbalanced cutting rotor
and may cause malfunction.
Never work with
reverse cutting rotor
direction when using
implement translation
function.
It may cause serious
injury by thrown
object such as
gravel stone.
5116M-0101-020E
1. 5116 5224 000 2. 5116 5225 000
7. 5116 5223 000
3. 5229 5221 000 4. 5229 5222 000 5. 5229 5225 000
6. 5116 5218 000
8. 5116 5227 000 9. 5116 5225 000 10. 5116 5241 000
11. 5116 5258 000
Always remove the
valve when loosening
the crawler. When
installing the valve,
make sure the O-ring
is free of damages.
Install carefully not
to jam the O-ring.

Safety 1
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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 has a riding capacity for one person only. Do not carry any passenger
other than the operator.
• 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
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1
Operation
• Fuel is highly ammable. See Checking and Filling Fuel, page 16, for important
safety information on handling fuel.
• Do not operate the engine in a conned space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can accumulate.
This machine is intended for brushcutting. By using other implements made or certied
for this machine, it can perform other tasks. Use only the implements designed or certied
specicly for this machine. Use of other implements 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 Driving
• 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 16) 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 1
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• Do not touch the engine, mufer or exhaust pipe while the engine is running or
soon after it has stopped. These areas will be very hot and can cause burns.
• 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.
• Stand rmly on the step. Always hold the guide rail with one hand to keep your
posture when the machine is moving.
• On a slippery surface, travel slowly and exercise caution to reduce the chance of
skidding or sliding out of control. Never operate on the ice.
• Always make certain that there is no obstacle or a person behind machine when
backing up. After conrming that it is safe to back up, move slowly and avoid sharp
turns.
• 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.

Safety
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1
Driving on a Slope
• Always follow the proper procedures for driving on a slope as described in this
manual.
• Driving on a slope in a wrong manner can cause a loss of control or a vehicle
overturn. Check terrain carefully before attempting to drive on a slope.
• Never drive on a slope that you are not comfortable with. Avoid a slope that is so
rough, slippery, or loose that you feel like you could overturn.
• When driving up a slope, proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle position.
• Never move the throttle lever or control stick suddenly.
• If the engine stalls or loses traction during a climb and cannot make it to the top of
a slope, do not try to turn the machine around. Carefully back down slowly, straight
down the slope.
• Never use on a slope steeper than 20 degrees.
• Driving on a slope can be dangerous. It can cause an overturn, resulting in
serious injury or death. Take the following precautions.
• 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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• Drive straight up or down a slope. Avoid turning on a slope.
• Avoid driving machine across a slope.
• When going over the top of a slope, go slow; an obstacle, a sharp drop, or another
vehicle or person could be on the other side of the crest.
• Before driving down a slope, stop and turn auxiliary transmission switch to [LOW]
position. Drive slowly. Use engine speed to help keep machine speed low.
• When driving down a slope, use the control stick so that the machine travels down
at the minimum speed. Use engine speed to help keep machine speed low.
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.
• 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.

Safety
-8-
1
Parking
• Park the machine on a at, level and stable surface. Never park on a slope steeper
than 15 degrees. Avoid parking on a slope less than 15 degrees. If parking on a
slope less than 15 degrees is unavoidable, apply parking brake and block the tracks
at the lower end of the machine.
→ Park the machine with operator's step uphill
→ Do not park sideways on a slope.
• Observe all the previous precautions for driving, driving on a slope and cutting.
• Whenever you park the machine, apply parking brake and stop the engine. Remove
the key whenever you leave the machine unattended to prevent unauthorized use or
accidental starting.
• Clean the machine of cut grass or such refuse after each use to avoid re.
• Diesel fuel is ammable and can be explosive. When parking the machine indoors,
make certain that building is well ventilated and that the machine is not close to any
source of ame or spark, including appliances with pilot lights.
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.

Safety 1
-9-
• Check all fuel lines on a regular basis for tightness and wear. Tighten or repair them
as needed.
• Do not touch the engine, mufer, or exhaust pipe while the engine is running or
soon after it has stopped. These areas will be very hot and can cause burns.
• Engine must be shut off before checking or adding oil.

Controls and Components
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2
Name and Function of Controls
Step
Track
Idler Wheel
Guide Rail
Controls Cover
Return Roller
Sprocket
Top Cover
Right Side Cover
Left Side Cover
Fire Extinguisher
Roller
5116M-0201-010E
Front Cover
Hydraulics Connectors
Upper Hitch
Lower Hitch
Lower Hitch

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Controls and Components 2
9
4
Variable Speed PTO Model
Normal Model
4 5 6 7
14
15
8
10
11
12
13
1
3
5116M-0201-021E
1
2 5 6 7
14
15
8
9
10
11
12
13