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Baroness LM315GG Owner's Operating Manual

Triple greens mower (diesel model)
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Triple Greens Mower (Diesel Model)
Owner's operating manual
"Required reading" Read this manual and the owner's manual for
the engine before using the machine.
Serial No.30001-
Original Instructions Ver.1.0

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  • Page 1 Triple Greens Mower (Diesel Model) Owner's operating manual "Required reading" Read this manual and the owner's manual for the engine before using the machine. Serial No.30001- Original Instructions Ver.1.0...
  • Page 2 LM315GC Greeting Thank you for purchasing the Baroness machine. This manual explains proper handling, adjustment, and inspection of your machine. Prior to use, carefully read this manual to thoroughly understand the contents for safe and correct operation. We hope you will use the machine safely, and take advantage of its best performance.
  • Page 3 The information described in this manual is subject to change for improvement without prior notice. When replacing parts, be sure to use genuine Baroness parts or parts designated by Kyoeisha. Note that the Baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by the use of parts from other companies.
  • Page 4 LM315GC Introduction Purpose This machine is intended for cutting turf grass at golf courses. Do not use this machine in any way other than its intended purpose, and do not modify the machine. Operating this machine for other purposes and modifying it may be very dangerous and may cause damage to the machine.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    LM315GC Contents Safety............... Page 1-1 Safe Operating Practices........Page 1-2 Disposal............Page 2-1 Waste Disposal..........Page 2-2 Product Overview........... Page 3-1 Specifications..........Page 3-2 Names of Each Section........Page 3-3 Safety Signs and Instruction Signs....Page 3-4 Handling Instructions........Page 4-1 Inspection Before Use........Page 4-2 Tightening torques........
  • Page 6 LM315GC Contents...
  • Page 7: Safety

    LM315GC Safety Safe Operating Practices....... Page 1-2 Training...........Page 1-2 Preparation..........Page 1-2 Operation..........Page 1-3 Maintenance and storage....... Page 1-4 Page 1-1...
  • Page 8: Safe Operating Practices

    LM315GC Safety Failure to adequately follow these safety Lack of awareness of the effect of precautions may cause an accident resulting in ground conditions, especially slopes injury or death. Incorrect hitching and load distribution Never allow untrained personnel to service Danger Danger machine.
  • Page 9 LM315GC Safety Replace all fuel tanks and container caps Do not change the engine governor settings securely. or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may increase the Check that operator’s presence controls, hazard of personal injury. safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly.
  • Page 10 LM315GC Safety Take care when loading or unloading the Never allow untrained personnel to service machine into a trailer or a truck. Load or machine. unload the machine in a flat and safe place. Allow the engine/muffler to cool before Before loading or unloading, set the parking checking/maintenance.
  • Page 11 LM315GC Safety Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools. Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
  • Page 12 LM315GC Safety Page 1-6 Safe Operating Practices...
  • Page 13: Disposal

    LM315GC Disposal Waste Disposal........Page 2-2 About the Waste disposal....... Page 2-2 Page 2-1...
  • Page 14: Waste Disposal

    LM315GC Disposal Waste Disposal About the Waste disposal Make sure that waste generated when servicing or repairing the machine is disposed of in accordance with local regulations. (e.g. waste oil, antifreeze batteries, rubber products, and wires etc.) Page 2-2 Waste Disposal...
  • Page 15: Product Overview

    LM315GC Product Overview Specifications......... Page 3-2 Specifications..........Page 3-2 Sound pressure level......Page 3-2 Sound power level........Page 3-2 Vibration level......... Page 3-3 Names of Each Section......Page 3-3 Serial Number Plate........Page 3-3 Specification Decal......... Page 3-4 Noise Emission Decal......Page 3-4 Year of Manufacture Decal.....
  • Page 16: Specifications

    LM315GC Product Overview Specifications Specifications Type LM315GC Total length 215 cm Dimensions Total width 173 cm Total height Steering wheel 132 - 141 cm Without grass catcher 621 kg Weight With grass catcher 631 kg Minimum turning radius 161 cm Type Kubota D722-E4B Type...
  • Page 17: Names Of Each Section

    LM315GC Product Overview Vibration level Operation panel Steering wheel Hand-arm vibration Seat This machine was confirmed to transmit a Underseat cover maximum vibration level of less than 2.77 m/s Mower pedal to hands and arms by measuring identical Reel rotation switch machines in accordance with the procedure Reel reverse lever specified in ISO5349-1:2001-5349-2:2001.
  • Page 18: Safety Signs And Instruction Signs

    If they are damaged, become dirty, or peel off, replace them with new ones. Part numbers for decals that need to be replaced are listed in the parts catalog. Order them from a Baroness dealer or kj8jic-001 Kyoeisha. Decal, Specifications_001...
  • Page 19: Explanation About Safety Decals And Instruction Decals

    LM315GC Product Overview Explanation about Safety Decals and Instruction Decals LM315GC0503Z0 Decal for operation Warning Read the Owner's Operating Manual. Warning Apply the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the qigqnx-058 ignition key, and then leave the machine. K4205001600 Decal for caution to mutilation Danger Danger May cut your hand or leg - Stop the cutter rotation and...
  • Page 20 LM315GC Product Overview K4205001540 Decal for caution to hot parts Caution High temperature - Do not touch. Otherwise, you will get K 4 2 0 5 0 0 1 5 4 0 burned. qigqnx-022 K4205001530 Decal for caution to rotating object Danger Danger Watch for rotating parts - Keep your hands away from...
  • Page 21: Handling Instructions

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Inspection Before Use......Page 4-2 Cautions for when You Leave the Machine..........Page 4-23 Reel Cutter (Cutting Cylinder) and Description about Operation Decals..Page 4-23 Bed Knife (Bottom Blade)....... Page 4-2 Light Switch.......... Page 4-26 Radiator Cover........Page 4-2 Throttle Lever........Page 4-26 Dustproof net..........
  • Page 22: Inspection Before Use

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Dustproof net Inspection Before Use Inspection of Dust-proof Mesh Be sure to perform an inspection before you start using the machine so that you will be able to take Make sure that there is no damage to the advantage of its optimum performance for a long dust-proof mesh.
  • Page 23: Coolant

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Coolant Cleaning of Radiator For details on handling the engine, please refer Inspection of Coolant to the separate Engine Handling Manual. For details on handling the engine, please refer Important to the separate Engine Handling Manual. An unclean radiator cover may cause Warning overheating or damage to the engine.
  • Page 24 LM315GC Handling Instructions Open the reserve tank cap, and then Caution supply clean water up to the "FULL" mark. The radiator cap is pressurized. If you remove the radiator cap while the engine is overheated, hot steam will burst out, possibly resulting in burns. Make sure that the water temperature and pressure are reduced, and then grab the cap with a thick cloth and gradually open the cap.
  • Page 25: Hydraulic Oil

    LM315GC Handling Instructions For details on changing coolant, please refer to Tank cap the separate Engine Operating Manual. Oil gauge Coolant quantity, including the reserve tank, is 3.0 dm (3.0 L). Tighten the tank cap securely. Start the engine, raise and lower the mower Hydraulic Oil units, and turn the steering wheel left and Inspection of Hydraulic Oil...
  • Page 26: Air Cleaner

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Wind new sealing tape on the drain plug, Air Cleaner and then attach it to the hydraulic tank. Inspection of Air Cleaner For details on handling the engine, please refer to the separate Engine Handling Manual. The air cleaner is a component that removes dirt from the intake air to prevent wear of the cylinder liners and piston rings so that the engine will always operate smoothly.
  • Page 27: Battery

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Replace the air cleaner cap, and then fix Warning it securely with the clips. Do not allow the battery fluid level to become lower than the LOWER LEVEL (minimum fluid level line). The battery may explode if it is used or charged while the battery fluid level is at the LOWER LEVEL (minimum fluid level line).
  • Page 28: Tire

    LM315GC Handling Instructions If the battery fluid level is lower than Belt halfway between the UPPER LEVEL (maximum) line and LOWER LEVEL Inspection of Belt (minimum) line, add purified water up to the UPPER LEVEL (maximum) line. Caution If you have removed the cover during inspection, make sure that you replace it in the original position securely.
  • Page 29 LM315GC Handling Instructions Position the machine so that the engine will Important be level, then insert the oil level gauge all the way to check the oil level. Be sure to use engine oil that is classified as API Service Grade CF or higher, with an SAE Viscosity that is appropriate for the operating environment (ambient temperature).
  • Page 30: Fuel

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Replace the oil filler cap. Important Be sure to use engine oil that is classified as API Service Grade CF or higher, with an SAE Viscosity that is appropriate for the operating environment (ambient temperature). Important Securely tighten the oil level gauge and oil filler cap.
  • Page 31: Oil Leakage

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Warning Fuel cock Fuel filter Keep fire away while refueling. Air-bleeding plug Do not smoke while refueling. ON (Open) If the fuel gauge on the fuel tank indicates a OFF (Close) level close to E (EMPTY), supply fuel (diesel) Loosen the air-bleeding plug of the injection at your earliest convenience.
  • Page 32: Tightening Torques

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Tightening torques Standard tightening torques Bolts and Nuts Important A number of bolts are used in each part of this machine. Be sure to re-tighten the bolts and nuts, because they may be loosened at the earlier stage of the use.
  • Page 33 LM315GC Handling Instructions Heat-treated bolt Strength classification 8.8 Strength classification 10.9 Nominal diameter 10.9 tib3yb-002 tib3yb-003 kgf-cm lb-in kgf-cm lb-in 5 - 7 50.99 - 71.38 44.26 - 61.96 7 - 10 71.38 - 101.97 61.96 - 88.51 8 - 11 81.58 - 112.17 70.81 - 97.36 14 - 18...
  • Page 34: Principal Tightening Torques

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Principal tightening torques Tightening Torque by Model LM315GC Tighten the following bolts and nuts at the torque specified in the table. For thread locking adhesive, apply a middle strength thread locker (ThreeBond 1322 anaerobic adhesives). Tightening torque Thread locking Location Code...
  • Page 35 LM315GC Handling Instructions Tightening torque Thread locking Location Code Part name adhesive kgf-cm lb-in 1835.46 - 1593.18 - Wheel K0010100302 Bolt, heat-treated M10-30 45 - 57 2039.40 1770.20 1835.46 - 1593.18 - Brake drum K0010100302 Bolt, heat-treated M10-30 45 - 57 2039.40 1770.20 LM315GB2102...
  • Page 36: Adjustment Before Operating

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Adjustment Before Operating Caution Be sure the steering wheel position is Adjustment of Seat securely locked. Use the seat adjustment lever to adjust the It would be extremely dangerous if it seat back and forth. becomes loose while traveling. Adjust the position according to the operator's body size.
  • Page 37: Adjustment Of Blade Engagement

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Adjust the engagement between the reel cutter (cutting cylinder) and the bed knife (bottom blade) so that newspaper (one piece) will be cut cleanly by the edge of both blades when the blades in their entirety come slightly into contact with each other via the cutter adjusting nuts.
  • Page 38: Adjustment Of Cutting Height

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Apply the cutting height gauge to the front Adjustment of Cutting Height and rear rollers at each edge of left and right of the mower unit. Adjust the cutting height to fit your cutting work. Important This applies the set cutting height that differs from the actual cutting height.
  • Page 39: Adjustment Of Groomer

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Again, make sure that the cutting height is at Loosen the nuts fixing the right and left the required position by applying the cutting groomer adjustment bolts. height gauge to the front and rear rollers at each edge of right and left of the mower unit. Adjustment of Groomer Caution For adjustment, be sure to use the cutting...
  • Page 40: Adjusting Wind Rectifying Plate

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Cutting Height and Thickness of Bed Cutting height Knife (Bottom Blade) Cutting height gauge Cutting height screw Thickness of the bed knife (bottom blade) roughly affects the minimum cutting height like Front roller the figures below. Rear roller Rough Bed knife (bottom blade) Thickn...
  • Page 41: Procedure To Start / Stop Engine

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Procedure to Start / Stop Engine Important Rough minimum cutting height is for the Start / Stop of Engine height of the average green. Procedure to Start Engine If the green undulation is hard, set it a litter bit higher in order not to damage the Warning green surface.
  • Page 42 LM315GC Handling Instructions Turn "OFF" the reel rotation switch. Make sure that the glow plug is generating heat and the thermo-start lamp is turned on. mh4pyw-006 v2e27i-011 Procedure to Start Engine_002 Procedure to Start Engine_004 Reel rotation switch Charge lamp Thermo-start lamp Oil pressure lamp Make sure that the traveling pedal is in...
  • Page 43: Safety Mechanisms

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Close the fuel cock. Cautions for when You Leave the The fuel cock is located beneath the fuel Machine tank. Safety Mechanisms Caution This machine features a safety device for If the brakes are not sufficiently effective, use starting/stopping the engine.
  • Page 44: Operation Of Each Section

    LM315GC Handling Instructions 6n6oux-026 Description about Operation Decals_003 Decal, mower unit reel rotation selector K4203001540 Decal, reel rotation/stop It illustrates Rotation/Stop of the reel cutter (cutting cylinder). 1.Rotate 2.Stop 6n6oux-028 Decal, engine rotation It illustrates Low/High of the engine rotation speed. 1.Low 2.High 6n6oux-029...
  • Page 45 LM315GC Handling Instructions LM315GC0407Z0 Decal, mower unit up-switch It illustrates the up-switch of the mower unit. 6n6oux-032 K4203001530 Decal, 2WD/3WD selector It illustrates 2WD/3WD selector. 6n6oux-033 K4203001410 Decal, light switch It illustrates ON/OFF of the light. 1.ON 2.OFF 6n6oux-034 LM315GC1418Z0 Decal, reel rotation selector It illustrates the rotation selector of the reel cutter (cutting cylinder) for High speed, Low speed and...
  • Page 46: Light Switch

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Light Switch Mower Pedal The light switch (option) is located in the Caution operation panel. Flip the switch forward to turn the light on, and Do not keep depressing the mower pedal backward to turn the light off. after an operation.
  • Page 47: Up Switch

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Up Switch Important 3WD kit (option) can be attached as a set of Caution ROPS, seat belt and wheel weight. Up switch should be used only when the 2WD/3WD selector switch (option) is located in height of the mower unit is not sufficient. the operation panel.
  • Page 48: Reel Reverse Lever

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Reel Rotation Switch Reel reverse lever Normal rotation Neutral Reverse rotation When the reel rotation switch turns "ON," the rotation of the reel cutter (cutting cylinder) Transmission Selector Lever operates simultaneously with the up/down of the mower unit. If the mower unit is going down, it Caution rotates and if the mower unit is going up, it The transmission selector lever should be...
  • Page 49: Traveling Pedal

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Parking Brake Lever The reel cutter (cutting cylinder) rotates in a speed suitable for the back lapping and its Caution maintainability increases.(The rotation direction is not changed, so use the reel Be sure to release the parking brake before reverse lever of the mower unit to reverse driving.
  • Page 50: Instruments

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Make sure that the hood will not close, and Pull up the forward tilt angle adjustment lever then remove your hands. and lift up the underseat cover together with the seat. i5jb7e-008 ljffir-008 Hood_001 Underseat Cover_002 Bolt Forward tilt angle adjustment lever Hood Underseat cover...
  • Page 51: Hour Meter

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Remove the load from the engine, idle the Hour meter machine for five minutes, stop the engine, and Light switch then inspect the machine and perform any 2WD/3WD selector switch necessary maintenance. Up switch If the water temperature exceeds 105 degrees Celsius, a buzzer will sound.(Intermittent tone) Ignition key Throttle lever...
  • Page 52: Travel Of Machine

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Illumination of the thermo-start lamp is Fuel Gauge controlled by the glow lamp timer, and the lamp is turned off after a specified amount of time The fuel gauge is located on the fuel tank. passes. This instrument indicates the quantity of fuel The duration of illumination indicates an inside the fuel tank.
  • Page 53: Cutting Work

    LM315GC Handling Instructions Stop the engine. (See "Procedure to Stop Shift the throttle lever to "High", and rev up Engine" (Page 4-22) .) the engine to MAX (3,000 rpm). Pull the parking brake lever and chock the Depress the mower pedal to lower the wheels.
  • Page 54 LM315GC Handling Instructions Page 4-34 Transporting...
  • Page 55: Maintenance

    LM315GC Maintenance Maintenance Precautions...... Page 5-2 Maintenance Schedule......Page 5-2 Specified Values........Page 5-4 Main Consumable Parts......Page 5-4 Jacking up the machine......Page 5-4 About the Jacking up the machine..Page 5-4 Jack-up Points........Page 5-5 Greasing..........Page 5-6 About the Lubrication......Page 5-6 Greasing Points........
  • Page 56: Maintenance Precautions

    Use tools appropriate for each maintenance operation. Caution For the safe and best performance of your machine, use Baroness genuine parts for replacement and accessories. Please note that our product warranty may be void if you use non-genuine parts for replacement or accessories.
  • Page 57 LM315GC Maintenance Maintenance item Tightening the parts ○ Interlock system ○ Emergency switch Electrical wiring ○ Knife ○ Steering chain Cutting (or brush) height ○ Greasing, oiling ○ Tire ○ Rubber crawler V-belt ○ △ Brake ○ Wire ○ △ Cover ○...
  • Page 58: Jacking Up The Machine

    LM315GC Maintenance Specified Values Fuel tank capacity 20.0 dm (20.0 L) Hydraulic tank capacity Shell Tellus S2M46 (or equivalent) 16.0 dm (16.0 L) Engine oil capacity D10W-30 CF class or above 2.8 dm (2.8 L) Coolant capacity 3.0 dm (3.0 L) Including 0.7 dm (0.7 L) reserve tank Standard (Smooth 18 ×...
  • Page 59: Maintenance (Mower)

    LM315GC Maintenance Front left frame Jack-up Points rwyt62-054 Jack-up Points_003 Engine mount frame rwyt62-055 rwyt62-056 Jack-up Points_004 Jack-up Points_001 Front right frame Front left frame Engine mount frame Front right frame rwyt62-053 Jack-up Points_002 Jacking up the machine Page 5-5...
  • Page 60: Greasing

    LM315GC Maintenance Greasing No. of Location greasing About the Lubrication points Mower unit The moving parts of this machine need to be Mower arm fulcrum lubricated as a lack of grease on such parts could cause them to seize or be damaged. Belt tension lever Grease the moving parts according to the Neutral position area...
  • Page 61: Greasing Points

    LM315GC Maintenance Mower arm fulcrum Neutral position area Front mower unit There are two greasing points on each mower unit. 8bq62b-155 Greasing Points_007 Rear wheel pivot 8bq62b-167 Greasing Points_004 Rear mower unit There are two locations. 8bq62b-156 Greasing Points_008 Mower pedal shaft fulcrum 8bq62b-168 Greasing Points_005 Belt tension lever...
  • Page 62: Lapping Of Reel Cutter (Cutting Cylinder)

    LM315GC Maintenance Traveling pedal shaft fulcrum Flexible wire Use Moly speed grease No.2 and screw in the grease cup 360 degrees to grease. Add grease every 8 hours of operation. 8bq62b-160 Greasing Points_011 Rear wheel brake lever shaft 8bq62b-162 Greasing Points_014 Add grease before operation.
  • Page 63 90 degrees. Then, rotate the reel newspaper, Abrasive [Lapping powder mixed cutter (cutting cylinder) counter-clockwise with oil; or gel compound (Baroness genuine (when you face the mower unit from the left) abrasive)], Brush. to check the sharpness of the blades.
  • Page 64: Adjusting Cam

    LM315GC Maintenance Wash off or wipe off with cloth etc. the Once the adjustment completed, tighten the abrasive from the reel cutter (cutting locknut securely. cylinder), then check it for sharpness. Repeat steps 2 to 11 until the entire range (three or four points from left edge to right one) of the reel cutter (cutting cylinder) will be uniformly sharpened.
  • Page 65: Maintenance (Main Body)

    61.96 lb-in) Caution Tighten the outer locknut. Refer to the Tightening Torque Table. Note that the Baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by incorrect or overtorque tightening etc. Important Tighten the bolts in the tightening order (crosswise).
  • Page 66: Adjustment Of Belt Tension

    Remove the tire from the wheel mounting base. Caution 75uxaw-005 Rear Tires_004 Refer to the Tightening Torque Table. Note that the Baroness product warranty may Bolt not apply to defects caused by incorrect or Remove the tire from the wheel mounting overtorque tightening etc. base.
  • Page 67 LM315GC Maintenance In addition, if it is overtightened, it may wear If the belt is too slack, loosen the bolts and prematurely. move the flexible wire housing (the pulley If necessary, adjust it, and always check the belt attached) with the spanner to adjust the for appropriate tension.
  • Page 68: Adjustment Of Parking Brake

    LM315GC Maintenance Loosen the nut to adjust the length of the Adjusting Work Speed spring. Follow the steps below to make adjustments. Turn "ON" the reel rotation switch. i352yo-003 Engine Tension Belt_002 mh4pyw-006 Adjusting Work Speed_001 45.0 mm (1.772 in) Reel Rotation Switch Lock it with the nut.
  • Page 69: Adjusting The Neutral Position Of The Piston Pump

    LM315GC Maintenance Adjusting the Neutral Position of the Change of Fuse Piston Pump Fuse Box Caution The fuse box includes spare fuses and tools. Make sure not to touch rotating tires. Caution When adjusting the neutral position, pay close attention to abrupt start of the machine. Place the jacks beneath the jack-up points, and then lift the machine until all the tires get off the ground.
  • Page 70: Check The Operation Status Of The Relay

    LM315GC Maintenance Fusible Link Interlock Relay Fuse capacity of the fusible link is 50A. The relay box is located under the underseat cover. This controls a safety device for starting/ stopping the engine. The operating condition can be checked by the illumination of the LEDs.
  • Page 71: Long-Term Storage

    LM315GC Maintenance Clip Slide the stopper of the mower attaching pipe forward and pull it out. Pull out the mower unit and remove it. l9sh2i-001 Removal of Mower Unit_002 Stopper (right/left) Note: For installing the mower unit, reverse the removing procedure. Long-Term Storage Before Long-Term Storage Remove dirt, grass clippings, debris, oil...
  • Page 72 LM315GC Maintenance Page 5-18 Long-Term Storage...
  • Page 75 Head Office 1-26, Miyuki-cho, Toyokawa, Tel : (0533) 84 - 1390 Fax : (0533) 89 - 3623 Aichi-Pref. 442-8530 Japan. LM315GC-UMA-GBZ/13F-00-S.K...

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