Egholm City Ranger 2250 User manual

City Ranger 2250
OperatOr’smanual
FLAIL MOWER/
VERTICUTTER

2Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
Dear Customer
Congratulations with your Egholm product.
The City Ranger 2250 is a Danish designed and manufactured product, which oers a very
exible way of maintaining outdoor areas.
Optimal use of your City Ranger 2250 ail mower/verticutter:
To ensure optimal performance of your City Ranger 2250 ail mower, please read this manual
carefully before using the machine. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and damage to the
machine.
Safety:
The ail mower/verticutter is equipped with various devices to ensure optimal operational safety
both for the user and the surroundings. We ask you to pay particular attention to section 1.1
Safety.
The machine must only be serviced by professionals.
The ail mower/verticutter is designed only for use by professionals. On delivery, the user will
receive thorough training to become a competent operator.
Do not lend the ail mower to anyone who has not been thoroughly trained and has not read this
manual carefully.
The operator’s manual should be considered as a permanent part of the
machine and must remain with it if the machine is sold.
Warnings:
Some items in this operator’s manual are marked with this warning symbol.
The warning indicates areas where extra care has to be taken to avoid personal
injury or damage to the machine and its accessories. The warning also shows
what you should pay special attention to.
Reservations:
As it is the Egholm policy to make continuous improvements, we reserve the right to alter the
specications and equipment at any time without notice. Egholm accepts no liability for errors or
omissions in the operator’s manual.
Contact us:
Should you have questions of any kind regarding your Egholm product, do not hesitate to contact
Egholm.
Best regards
Egholm A/S · Transportvej 27 · DK-7620 Lemvig
T. [phone] · F. [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail] · www.egholm.eu
!
Introduction

3
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
The City Ranger 2250 is perfect for cutting very high grass
or for chemical-free weed control of lawns.
Flail Mower
For rough grassed areas which are not regularly mown,
the Egholm ail mower is the perfect tool. Watching it
Cutting very high grass, with a cutting width of 1,226 mm
is an impressive sight.
The Verticutter
The verticutter is the perfect means to keep a lawn neatly
mown and improve the resistance of the grass to weeds
without the use of weed killers. Grass needs lots of light
and air, and the verticutter removes moss and also cuts a
thin score in the lawn to allow air to the roots.
The verticutter is tted to the City Ranger 2250 in a
oating position and has four wheels to ensure the correct
scoring depth. It operates very close to the ground and
provides a thoroughly level and even lawn surface.
The ail mower/verticutter must not be used for any
purpose other than cutting grass and removing moss from
lawns in accordance with this operator’s manual.
Useful tips
Make sure the snap couplings are clean before attaching,
as this protects the hydraulic system.
Daily cleaning and maintenance will extend the lifetime of
both the machine and the attachment.
Contents
General information..............................................................................4
1.1 Safety ....................................................................................4
1.2 EC Declaration of Conformity.................................................................5
1.3 Technical data .............................................................................6
Operator’s Manual ...............................................................................7
2.1 Assembly / Disassembly .....................................................................7
2.2 Before start-up ............................................................................8
2.3 Start-up...................................................................................9
2.4 Adjustment...............................................................................10
Service and maintenance ........................................................................12
3.1 Cleaning .................................................................................12
3.2 Maintenance .............................................................................13
Conditions .....................................................................................16
4.1. Warranty ................................................................................16
4.2 Complaints ...............................................................................17
4.3 Disposal..................................................................................17
Wearing parts ..................................................................................18
5.1 Wearing parts - City Ranger 2250 ail mower/verticutter .......................................18
Notes .........................................................................................19

4
1
2
3
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
1.1 Safety
Make sure that no one is standing near
the machine while it is in use
Make sure that no one is near the machine
while it is in use as there is a danger of
crushing.
Attention:
As it is articulated, the rear end of the
machine swings out when turning. Make
sure that no one is standing near the
machine while it is in use. (Picture 1)
Attention! Rotating parts!
Make sure no one puts their ngers or toes
under the ail mower while it is moving to
avoid personal injury. (Picture 2)
Attention! Avoid ying stones
Remove stones and branches from the lawn
as they can be unintentionally thrown out
and cause damage to people and property.
Regularly check the protective screens on
the front and back edges of the mower
guard for cracks or wear.
Avoid roll-overs
Do not drive the machine in a place where it
can slide, tip or roll. Do not drive on slopes
with an incline of more than 10°. (Picture 3)
It is recommended that counterweights are tted to the rear
to prevent the machine tipping forwards. Refer to the basic
City Ranger 2250 Operator’s Manual.
General information
!
!
!
!
!
Prevent people from standing in the working area
Warning label
Do not drive on slopes with an incline of more than 10°
Max. 10°

5
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
General information
1.2 EC Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Egholm A/S
Address: Transportvej 27 · DK-7620 Lemvig
Telephone: [phone]
hereby declares that
The machine: Flail Mower/Verticutter 2250
Type: 22SLK
· has been manufactured in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery
Directive, Directive 2006/42/EU
Place: Lemvig
Date:
Signature:
Knud Olsen, Senior Engineer

6Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
1.3 Technical data
Dimensions:
Length (L)
Width (W)
Height
Attached:
3,060 mm
1,475 mm
1,960 mm
Storage dimensions:
955 mm
1,475 mm
530 mm
Technical data:
Type
Rotor rpm, max.
Flail mower:
Clearing width
Clearing height
No. of ails
Performance/hour
Verticutter:
Clearing width
Cutting depth
No. of vertical blades
22SLK
2,800/m
1,226 mm
0–110 mm
76 stk.
approx. 10,000 m2
1,172 mm
0-15 mm
38
Attention:
Specications may change without notice.
Extra equipment:
Vertical blades: Used for vertical cutting which provides air to the root
system of the lawn and removes moss.
Counterweights: Fitted to the rear of the machine
Top lter: Should be used in frequent mowing in dry periods.
General information

7
1
2
3
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
2.1 Assembly / Disassembly
1. The locking handle on the A-frame of the basic machine
must be in the unlocked position. (Picture 1)
2. Drive the base machine right up to the A-frame of the
ail mower, so the A-frames t into each other.
3. Raise the A-frame by pulling the joystick back until the
ail mower is suspended and free of the ground. (Picture 2)
4. Stop the machine.
5. Lock the ail mower in place with the locking handle on
the A-frame. (Picture 3) The locking handle can only be
engaged when the machine has been stopped.
Removing:
Follow the procedure for tting in the reverse order.
U
n
l
o
c
k
e
d
Locking handle
Attaching
Locking
L
o
c
k
e
d
Operator’s Manual

8
1
2
3
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
Operator’s Manual
2.2 Before start-up
Transport: The transport lock prevents the attachment
from lowering during transport.
How to use the transport lock: Move the handle to the
uppermost position. Lift the A-frame by moving the
joystick up. As the A-frame lifts, the transport lock is
automatically activated. (Picture 1)
How to unlock the transport lock: Unhitch the handle and
lift the A-frame to the uppermost position. The attachment
can now be lowered again. (Picture 2)
Check the blades are sharp, intact and free from cracks
before tting the ail mower. This avoids unnecessary
breakdown while mowing. (Picture 3)
Attention! Avoid ying stones:
Remove stones and branches from the
lawn as they can be unintentionally
thrown out and cause damage to people
and property. Check the protective
screens on the front and back edges of the
mower guard regularly for cracks or wear.
Transport lock in locked position
Transport lock in unlocked position
Checking blades
!
Locked
Unlocked

9
1
2
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
PTO front
2.3 Start-up
1. Start the machine.
2. Lower the ail mower by moving the joystick down.
(Picture 1)
3. Activate the weight distribution with the red button on
the joystick. (Picture 1). The ail mower will now adjust to
ground conditions. To adjust the weight distribution read
the operator’s manual for the basic City Ranger 2250
machine.
4. Start the ail mower: Switch on with the front PTO switch.
(Picture 2)
Attention!
To avoid damaging the blades and guard,
avoid manhole covers and similar obstacles.
Attention!
Make sure no one is standing close to the
machine while it is in use.
Attention!
When turning, the rear of the machine
swings out, so there is a risk of crushing or
collision.
Attention! Rotating parts!
Make sure no one puts their ngers or
toes under the ail mower while it is
moving to avoid personal injury.
Operator’s Manual
Weight distribution Joystick
!
!
!
!

10
1
2
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
2.4 Adjustment
Adjusting the cutting height (ail mower)
Adjust the cutting height as follows:
1. Stop the machine.
2. Rough adjustment using seven adjusting rings in
interval 0–110 mm. (See table)
Remove the locking ring. Take o the wheel and place the
required number of adjusting rings between the wheel
and the mower bracket (the same number on both front
wheels). (Picture 1)
For example, 4 adjusting rings between the wheel and
the mower bracket allow the mower to be nely adjusted
to a height of between 25 and 78 mm.
3. Fine adjustment is made with the variably adjustable
handle, which adjusts the height of the rear edge of the
ail mower.
4. For very tall grass, the mower should have a larger
opening at the back, sucient to eject the grass without
squeezing it into clumps. (Picture 2)
In other words it is an advantage to use as few adjusting
rings as possible to achieve the required cutting height.
Adjusting rings
Operator’s Manual
Cutting height for the ail mower
Total no. of rings Clearing height (mm)
0 0 - 50
1 3 - 58
2 11 - 63
3 18 - 70
4 25 - 78
5 33 - 95
6 40 - 103
7 47 - 110
R-cotter pin Fine adjustment handle

11
1
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
Adjusting the cutting height (verticutter)
Adjust the depth of the verticutter as follows:
1. Stop the machine.
2. Remove the locking ring. Take o the wheel and place
the required number of adjusting rings between the
wheel and the mower bracket (the same number on both
front wheels) to achieve the required scoring depth. We
recommend a cutting depth of between 5 and 10 mm.
3. For vertical cutting, the R-cotter pin must be removed
so that the mower is in oating position, as this ensures an
even depth and results in an even and thorough treatment
of the lawn. (Picture 1)
Operator’s Manual
R-cotter pin Fine adjustment handle

12
2
1
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
3.1 Cleaning
Cleaning the ail mower:
Daily cleaning and maintenance will extend the lifetime of
both the machine and the attachment.
Tip the ail mower forward to make cleaning easier.
(Picture 1)
We recommend cleaning the ail mower immediately after
operation to avoid the grass adhering to the guard and
blades. Avoid high pressure cleaning of the snap couplings.
Wipe snap couplings clean with a cloth. (Picture 2)
Service and maintenance
Flail mower tipped forward
Clean the couplings with a cloth

13
1
2
3
4
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
3.2 Maintenance
Lubricating the bearings - checking and adjusting
the drive belts:
The rotor axle bearings must regularly (approx. every 10
hours of operation) be lubricated with good quality grease.
1. Stop the machine.
2. Take o the guard which protects the drive belts on the
left-hand side of the ail mower.
3. Clean the lubricating nipple and lubricate the bearing
while turning the axle until grease starts to come out of
the bearing. (Picture 1)
4. Wipe o excess grease with a cloth to avoid grease on
the drive belts.
5. Check the drive belts for cracks and wear, replace them
if necessary. (Picture 2)
6. Tighten the drive belts so they can be twisted
approximately 90 degrees with two ngers.
7. Replace the guard on the right-hand side of the ail mower.
8. Repeat the procedure for the bearing on the right-hand
side. (Picture 3)
Lubricating the castor wheel forks:
Clean the lubricating nipples and lubricate the castor
wheel forks as necessary with grease. Make sure to
remove excess grease. (Picture 4)
Protective screens (avoid stones being thrown out):
Check the screens on the front and rear edges of the
mower guard for wear, and replace if necessary.
Service and maintenance
Lubricate the bearing on the left-hand side
Adjust the belts
Lubricate the bearing on the right-hand side
Lubricate the castor wheel forks

14
1
2
3
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
Replacing the ails:
The ails are replaced as follows:
1. Stop the machine.
2. Remove the cutter.
3. Tip the mower forward. (Picture 1)
4. Remove the nut from the bolt that holds the ails, and
then remove the ails. (Picture 2)
5. Put on the ails lying next to each other on the same
side of the bolt, at its head. The nut and bolt must not be
tightened too much, otherwise the ails will not move.
(Picture 3)
Service and maintenance
Mover tipped forward
Bolt for blade
The ails are tted together

15
2
3
1
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
Replacing the vertical blades:
1. Stop the machine.
2. Remove the ail verticutter.
3. Tip the verticutter forward. (Picture 1)
4. Remove the nut from the bolt that holds the blades, and
then remove the blades. (Picture 2)
5. Fit the vertical blades one by one onto the axle. The nut
and bolt must not be tightened too much. Otherwise the
vertical blades will not move. (Picture 3)
Check the nuts and bolts for wear, and
replace if necessary.
The nuts should be self-locking.
New blades, nuts and bolts can be ordered from an
authorised Egholm distributor.
Winter storage:
When it is time to store the ail mower for the winter, the
following steps are recommended:
1. Remove any loose paint and repaint any damaged areas.
2. Spray the ail mower with protective lubricant.
Service and maintenance
Vertical blades tted individually
Bolt for blades
Mover tipped forward
!

16 Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
4.1. Warranty
The warranty period for the materials and manufacture of this ail mower is 12 months from the
date of purchase. In case of errors or defects on the machine within the warranty period, Egholm
will carry out the necessary repairs without charge for materials and working hours in accordance
with the terms and conditions listed below.
The scope of the warranty:
1. The Egholm warranty is only valid on presentation of the original receipt, supplied with model
description, serial number and date of purchase.
2. Regular checks, adjustments, services and technical alterations are not covered by the warranty.
3. All inquiries concerning the warranty are to be addressed to the distributor, from whom the
machine was purchased.
4. This warranty does not cover faults and defects which cannot be traced back to defects in
material or production errors.
5. This warranty is valid for persons who have legally acquired the machine within the warranty
period.
6. In the event of failure to perform and substantiate service in accordance with the applicable
instructions, Egholm reserves the right to reject any claim made within the warranty period.
7. Egholm reserves the right to make improvements and design-related alterations to the
machine without being obliged to modify previously delivered models in relation hereto.
The warranty does not cover:
· Wear and tear, accidents, damage to the equipment caused by operating errors, changes to the
construction of the machine or use of non-Egholm spare parts or implements.
· Machines with illegible serial numbers.
· Damage caused by force majeure such as lightning, ood, re, war, civil disturbance, etc. or
other causes over which Egholm has no control.
Conditions

17
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
Conditions
4.2 Complaints
All inquiries regarding the machine should be made at the distributor from whom the machine
was purchased. This applies to inquiries concerning normal use, service, maintenance and spare
parts as well as any complaints.
We wish you many years of safe and satisfactory use of your machine.
Best regards
Egholm A/S
4.3 Disposal
When, in many years from now, your ail mower has reached the end of its working life, it should
be disposed of in a responsible manner that conforms with relevant disposal regulations.
1. Used hydraulic oil is to be disposed of at an approved waste disposal facility or site.
2. Remove all plastic and rubber parts and dispose of.
3. After the parts mentioned have been removed, the machine is ready to be handed over to one
of your local approved scrap merchants.

18 Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
Wearing parts
01100300 Wheel
09701270 Rubber wheel
01604020 Fan belt
01700040 Bearing for rubber wheel
5.1 Wearing parts - City Ranger 2250 ail mower/verticutter
90203061 Vertical blade set
09700290 Stone guard, back edge
09700280 Stone guard, front edge
90501681 Flails set
09701530 Spacer ring

19
Operator’s Manual City Ranger 2250 Flail Mower/verticutter
Notes

70101041-01 EN
Egholm A/S
Transportvej 27
DK-7620 Lemvig
T. [phone]
F. [phone]
www.egholm.eu
[e-mail]