Groundsman TC4GCO User manual

Operators Manual
MODEL TC4GCO
CHOP-OFF ATTACHMENT
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SERIAL NUMBER DELIVERY DATE
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It is essential to quote the machine model and serial number when making service enquiries
or ordering spare parts to avoid any delay.
The serial number of your Groundsman Pedestrian Operated Turf Multi Cutter is located on
the front right side body panel if viewed from the rear of the machine.
This machine was supplied by:
Dealer address:
If you require any further advice or assistance you can contact Groundsman Industries
directly on:
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INDEX
CONTENTS PAGE
SERIAL NUMBER 1
INDEX 2
SAFETY FIRST 3
WARRANTY 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SPOKE ADJUSTMENT 6, 7
PAWL REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT 8, 9
CHANGING CHOP BLADES 10
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SAFETY FIRST
1. All guards must be in place.
Always ensure that all guards are in position, properly fitted and maintained. Do not attempt to operate the
machine before making this check each time the machine is used.
2. Beware of bystanders.
Operators should be aware that it is possible that debris can exit from the sides of the machine, so this area
is best kept clear.
3. Always operate safely.
Never remove any guards or work at the any part of the mechanism while the engine is running. When tilt-
ing the machine up to rest on the chassis nose to gain access to the cutter blade, always select a stable and
level surface. Be aware that in this forward tilted position, petrol can leak through the filler cap if the tank
is full. Take care not to allow petrol spillage or cause to ignite.
4. Never operate the machine with any parts missing.
Check the machine periodically for loose or damaged parts. Always use genuine Groundsman Industries
replacement parts. Failures caused by the use of spurious replacement parts will not be covered by the
factory warranty, nor will any liability be accepted for damages or injury thus incurred.
5. Modifications.
No liability will be accepted in respect of machines modified without specific written permission from
Groundsman Industries.
6. Observe the manual.
No liability will be accepted where injury or damage is caused by using the machine in a manner other than
detailed in this manual.
Always disengage blade drive before transporting the machine
Do not start this machine or carry out any maintenance until you have read and understand the
safety and operating instructions contained in this manual.
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WARRANTY
Examination of the goods has been made by or on behalf of the purchaser and no warranty condition, de-
scription or representation on the part of the manufacturer is given or is to be implied or has been given
from anything said or written in the negotiations between the parties or their representative beyond those
mentioned below. Any statutory or other warrant condition, description or representation expressed or im-
plied as to the goods is hereby expressly excluded.
In lieu, thereof the manufacturer undertakes to make good by repair or replacement at its option free of all
charge during normal working hours. Any defects in the goods arising in the manufacturer’s opinion from
faulty design, materials or workmanship which shall become apparent within a period of 24 months in the
case of machines, and 12 months in the case of spares from the date of receipt of the goods. At the termi-
nation of which period, all liability on the manufacturer’s part ceases. Provided always and the above war-
ranty is subject to the following conditions:
A. The manufacturer’s liability extents only to the repair or replacement and it accepts no liability for any
consequential or other loss, damage or injury resulting directly or indirectly from any defect in the
goods.
B. The manufacturers warranty does not extent to failures, defects or damage attributable to wear and tear,
improper adjustments, neglect, and alteration of specification or accident.
C. All defective parts must be returned to the dealer immediately together with full particulars of the de-
fects, the machine number, the hours worked and the date machine was supplied.
D. The manufacturers warranty does not extend to proprietary or other components not of its manufacture,
but it will as far as possible pass to the purchaser any benefits of any guarantee given to the manufac-
turer in respect of such components.
E. In the event of the rejection by the manufacturer of any claim, the part or parts returned will be de-
stroyed unless specific instructions to the contrary were given when part or parts were returned.
F. No claim will be considered if other than genuine parts manufactured by the manufacturer or its order
and listed in its catalogue are used.
G. This warranty should only be construed as strictly limited in its application and is valid only in the
country of purchase. If the goods shall change hands during the period of this warranty, this warranty
will cease to have effect.
H. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage by fire or accident of any kind to any goods re-
turned under the terms of this warranty. The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any acci-
dent occurring to such goods whilst on the premises.
I. This warranty shall cease to have effect if the purchaser removes, defaces or alters the manufacturer’s
number plate (serial number) or any other numbers or marks affixed to any Groundsman Industries Ltd
product.
J. In respect to machines sold which have been used since the date of manufacture for commercial, con-
tract, hire, rental or demonstrator purposes, the warranty on this product is limited in duration to 12
months from the date of purchase.
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BLADES
Blade Mounting : Three Bolt Tri-Pad Mounting
Sod Chopping : Width 30cm (12”)
35cm (14”)
40cm (16”)
45cm (18”)
50cm (20”)
Chop Lengths : 1metre to 5metres
Chop Depth : 0cm—7cm
MACHINE
Overall Dimensions: Width 100cm (40”)
Length 155cm (61”)
Height 95cm (37”)
Overall Weight (Blade Fitted) : 330kg (727.5lbs)
(Including Tail Wheels)
Blade Drive Chain driven rolling key clutch crank assembly & connecting rod.
Sealed Bearings Throughout.
TCGCO ATTATCHMENT TCGCO ATTATCHMENT AS
FITTED TO TMC 48
TMC48 Fitted With TC4GCO Technical Specification
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Operating Instructions

A C
This is a view of the distance measuring wheel on
the TCGCO attachment, the three pronged spokes
touch the grass surface turning the drive mecha-
nism that operates the Chop Blade to chop at the
required length . The spokes can be adjusted in and
out to vary the length of turf/sod required.
B
C
A
ADJUSTMENT OF SPOKES
The method of this adjustment is to slacken the
13mm Bolt at ‘B’ then proceed to move the spoke
‘A’ in or out to get the correct cut length. The chop
lengths are shown on the sticker ‘C’. See page 7 for
more details on this.
When adjusting spokes ‘C’ for different chop
lengths remember all six spokes will need adjusting
to same settings.
This is a close up picture of the distance wheel
spoke and shows the markings ‘A’ for settings the
length of chop
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Operating Instructions

This picture shows the spoke totally removed for
replacement if spokes become damaged or broken
This is a close up picture of the sticker attached to
the TCGCO and shows the distance measurement
at 'A' and the No of pawls see 'B', the setting as
supplied from factory is shown at 'C' this is 7 pawls
and the shortest length which is 1metre.
A
B
C
A
B
'A' is showing the first mark on the spoke which
will be the setting on delivery from the factory.
'B' is showing the maximum adjustment available
on each of the settings combined with the number
of pawls.
EXAMPLES:
1. No of pawls 7, then distance in metres is 1
metre at 'A' and maximum can be 1.4 metres
at 'B'
2. No of pawls 4, then distance in metres is 1.8
metres at 'A' and maximum can be 2.5 at 'B'
ADJUSTMENT OF SPOKES
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
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Distance wheel can be firmly held by hand ‘C’ to
assist in the slackening of the 13mm bolt ‘D’
D
C
E
Cover plate ‘E’ can then be removed from the pawl
wheel.
To carry out removal of replacement PAWLS from the pawl wheel the machine will need to be tilted as far
forward as possible. This will lift the rear of the machine to expose the pawl wheel and chop off blade as-
sembly.
To commence the removal of the pawls to change
the length of chop, firstly move the 13mm bolt at
‘A’ then remove the cover plate ‘B’
A
REMOVAL OF PAWLS
B
Operating Instructions
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Pawl at ‘A’ can be held with fingers, then pin ‘B’
can be pulled out (may require pointed pliers to
grip)
This is a close up picture of the sticker attached to
the TCGCO and shows the distance measurement
at 'A' and the No of pawls see 'B', the setting as
supplied from factory is shown at 'C' this is 7 pawls
and the shortest length which is 1metre.
A
B
C
REMOVAL OF PAWLS
B
A
Pawl at ‘A’ is then removed from the wheel, this
process can be carried out on further pawls
depending on the distance setting required.
When pawls have been removed or added to the
users requirements then replace cover plate and
bolt to secure.
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
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To carry out the removal and replacement of CHOP BLADE the machine will need to be tilted as far for-
ward as possible. This will lift the rear of the machine to expose the pawl wheel and chop off blade assem-
bly (as is carried out for pawl removal).
Chop blades can be supplied in widths of 12 inches (30cm), 14 inches (35cm), 16 inches (40cm), 18 inches
(45cm) and 20 inches (50cm)
A
B
C
To remove chop blade 'A', firstly remove three
clamp bolts 'B' and lift off the blade
To adjust chop blade 'A' firstly slacken the three
clamp bolts 'B' then slide the blade up or down
the clamp bolt slots 'C' to achieve the required
depth of cut.
REPLACING AND ADJUSTING OF CHOP BLADE
Operating Instructions
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