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OWNER’S MANUAL
26” Twin Clutch
VERTIMOWER
Model No. 26TCVM
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INTRODUCTION The technical data and service recommendations referred to in this maintenance manual relates to M. E. Y. Equipment Vertimowers. Although most adjustments & repairs can be carried out by the operator - should difficulty be experienced, it is recommended that it be serviced by a suitable workshop. A comprehensive range of spares are available directly from the manufacturer and selected dealers. INDEX Safety Instructions………………………………………………… 3 Setting up th
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read before using vertimower. • Never vertimow while barefoot or wearing open sandals or thongs. Wear long trousers and strong protective shoes. • Know your controls. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in any emergency. • Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and any debris, as they could be picked up and thrown by the blades. • Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap before clearing blockages, checking or working on the vertim
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SETTING UP THE VERTIMOWER • To obtain an even depth of cut, setting up the vertimower correctly is important and the following procedure is recommended. • Turn off petrol. • Turn engine to Top Dead Centre (TDC). • Lay back mower on 20 ltr drum or catcher. • Place straight edge between back and front rollers, chain case side. • Measure from tip of blade to straight edge and adjust front roller to the desired cutting depth - normally the first pass might be at -2mm and then the cam adjuste
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MOWER CARE TIPS • When cleaning the mower, avoid using pressure hoses of air or water which may force grit into the bearings, oiled clutch and the engine. • The twin clutch enables the cutter reel to be stationary when moving over hard paved areas and for loading. This minimises accidental blade damage from hard objects. • The M.E.Y. Vertimower has been designed to throw approximately 75% of the grass The motor should not be inclined more than 45° when adjusting the blade setting, ser
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CUTTING REEL Vertimowers can be fitted with a choice of blades:- • 2 Tooth Crinolin spring steel blades are normally fitted as standard. They can be reversed by removing the reel, removing the bearing housings, removing the nyloc nut and all the blades with their spacers. The reel can then be reassembled presenting the back edge as the new cutting face. Note the alternating pattern of the blades on the shaft. • 2 Tooth Tungsten Tipped blades wear better but cost more and are easily da
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BACK ROLLER The back rollers are fabricated from thick line pipe, rolled on both ends to prevent scuffing and mounted on discs secured to a main drive shaft rotating on sealed ball bearings with machined steel bearing housings. The drive is through a 35 tooth sprocket on the chain case side. TO REMOVE THE BACK ROLLER • Turn off petrol. • Remove chain case. • Remove back roller chain. • Remove back roller sprocket (left-hand thread) if required. • Remove small cover plate behind the
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MAINTENANCE NOTES:- (Servicing, Oil Changes, Bearing Replacements etc.) 200 COLLIER ROAD BAYSWATER WA 6053 TEL 08 9370 1110 Fax 08 9370 2566 Web: www.mey.com.au Email: sales@mey.com.au M.E.Y. Equipment – 26” Twin Clutch VERTIMOWER 8
