Dennis S500 PLUS User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DENNIS, Ashbourne Road, Kirk Langley, Derby, DE6 4NJ, United Kingdom
Telephone:- 01332 824777
Fax:- 01332 824 525
E-mail:- [email protected]
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Application Range 560 Ultra 560 Range G680 Range G860 Range Tools Plus Mower Bowling Green üüüüüüü Cricket Ground Maintenance: wicket üüüüüü square üüüüüü outeld       üüü Football Pitch üüü Golf Course Maintenance: Tees üüüüüüü Greens üüüüüü Ornamental üüüüü Croquet Green üüüüüüüü Grass Tennis Court üüüüüüü Race Course Maintenance: Parade Ring üüüüüüü Ornamental üüüüüüüü Rugby Pitch üüü Hockey Pitch üü Sports Club Maintenance üüüüüüüüüüüü Schools, Colleges & University Grounds üüüüüüüüüüüü Cemetery Maintenance üüüü Contractors, Private Lawns & Commercial üüüüüüü Local Authority & Government Contracts üüüüüüüüüüüü Ornamental Lawn üüüüüüüü
THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DISCUSS YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT WITH OUR HEAD OFFICE, SALES MANAGERS OR YOUR LOCAL DENNIS DEALER.
NOTE
Product Application Matrix

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Certicate of Conformity
Cylinder mowers powered by Honda GX Petrol Engine
Manufacturer:- Howardson Ltd, Howardson Works, Kirk Langley, Derby, DE6 4NJ. UK
Owner of Technical Document:- Mr I.D. Howard, Howardson Ltd, Howardson Works Kirk Langley, Derby, DE6 4NJ, UK
I the under signed Declare that these machines:-
The reliability and quality of performance of this machine depends upon some simple care maintenance carried out
regularly. This manual has been prepared to allow the user to carry out all such work.
It is advisable to read the instructions carefully. Proper care and attention will enable the machine to give a continuous,
satisfactory, and reliable service. Failure to carry out regular lubrication and maintenance as outlined in this manual may
render any guarantee or warranty invalid.
Inthecaseofanydifculty,oriffurtherinformationoradviceisrequired,ourServiceDepartmentisalwaysatyourcall.In
the interests of speed and accuracy of information please quote the serial numbers of the machine and engine when
making enquiries.
For the machine, this is to be found on a plate attached to the engine deck. The engine number is stamped on either the
crank case or the gear casing facing towards the front of the machine. We suggest you write the numbers on the front
page of this book.
Introduction
Serial Numbers
MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER
MAKE A NOTE OF THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF YOUR MACHINE & ENGINE AND ALWAYS
QUOTE THEM IN ANY COMMUNICATION WITH PERSONNEL AT DENNIS.
NOTE
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
Model Operating Width Power (Honda) Measured Sound Power
Level
Guaranteed Sound
Power Level Serial Number
S500 Plus 20” (508mm) GX120 91dB Lwa 94dB Lwa See Product ID range
Tested at:- Howardson Works test site September 2011
Complies with the applicable requirements of:-
- Machine Directive 2006/42/EC
- Noise Directive 2000/14/EC (Annex V)
Managing Director
Ian Howard

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Contents
Page
Product Application Matrix.................................................................................................................................................... 2
Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Serial Numbers..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Technical Data ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Machine Description........................................................................................................................................................ 5 - 6
Important Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................................ 7
Controls ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Operating Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
General Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Routine Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................11 - 12
Storage............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
General Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Notes ..........................................................................................................................................................................13 & 21
Parts Listings............................................................................................................................................................... 14 - 20
Technical Data
Model S500 Plus
A - Width (mm) 840
B - Length with Grassbox (mm) 919
C - Height (mm) 1014
Weight (Kg) 110
Working Width (mm) 560
Engine Honda GX120
Drive System “V” Belt
Final Drive Poly “V” high performance
belts under constant tension
Hand Arm Vibration (m/sec2) 2.5
Measured Sound Power Level dB(A) LWA 91
Guaranteed Sound Power Level dB(A) LWA 94
AB
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Machine Description
Manufactured with a 20” (51cm) reel width, this machine is powered by a 4 h.p. air cooled, single cylinder, four stroke,
petrol engine. The drive is via a clutching belt.
In the design of the machine, special attention has been given to the importance of easy service and maintenance, with
the construction based on a sectional assembly system. These are: “Reel”, “Handle Bar” and “Drive system”, all of
which can be readily removed from the “Chassis unit”.
1. Stand 8. Seeder Box
2. Reel 9. Latch
3. Belt Guard 10. Seeder Drive Wheel
4. Throttle Lever 11. Exhaust
5. Handle Bar 12. Clutch Lever
6. Air Filter 13. Seeder Control
7. Fuel Tank 14. Stand Latch
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