Walk-behind tractor Cascade: owner reviews

Cascade: Russian walk-behind tractors with reinforced gearboxes

The Perm production association OJSC Reductor-PM was created on August 31, 1995, on the basis of the holding company OJSC Perm Motors and is known for its production of helicopter transmissions and gearboxes. In 2006, it mastered a new production of single-cylinder four-stroke engines and walk-behind tractors “Cascade”. Motoblocks "Cascade" are produced using the latest technologies used in the creation of aviation equipment, with constant monitoring of product quality.

The first "Cascade" walk-behind tractors produced were equipped with domestic engines from the Kaluga Machine-Building Plant. DM68 6 hp had a low cost and noisy operation of the unit. The engine has been in production for more than 20 years, during which time several modifications have been developed, but today walk-behind tractors with foreign-made engines are becoming increasingly popular.

Walk-behind tractors "Cascade" are presented in the following series:

• Cascade MB 6-82 with engine DM68 6 hp. — walk-behind tractor with reinforced transmission;
• Cascade MB 6-84 with engine DM68 6 hp. — walk-behind tractor with conventional transmission;
• Cascade MB 6-82 with lifan 6.5 hp engine - with conventional transmission;
• Cascade MB 61-202 with Lifan 6.5 hp engine. - with reinforced gearbox;
• Cascade MB 6-122 with B&S I/C 6 hp engine. — walk-behind tractor with reinforced transmission;
• Cascade MB 6-102 with B&S Vanguard 7.5 hp engine. — walk-behind tractor with reinforced transmission;
• Cascade MB6 22 01 with Honda GX200 6.5 hp engine. — walk-behind tractor with reinforced gearbox;
• Cascade MB 6-124 with B&S I/C 6.5 hp engine. — walk-behind tractor with reinforced transmission;
• Cascade MB 6-104 with B&S Vanguard 7.5 hp engine. — with a conventional transmission walk-behind tractor.

Motoblocks "Cascade" are manufactured in accordance with technical requirements and international quality standards ISO-9002. The walk-behind tractors have a steering wheel that is adjustable in height and horizontally, which allows adjustment to the operator’s height, as well as turning it to the side so as not to trample the cultivated ground. The low center of gravity allows you to save effort when working.

Options for the "Cascade" MB6 walk-behind tractor

Features of the walk-behind tractor after adjustment

For long-term operation of the walk-behind tractor, it is important not only to know how to properly adjust the carburetor, but also to understand how to operate the equipment after adjustment.

First you need to control the operation of the motor. The owner will need to identify any interference or malfunctions by the sound of the engine. For example, a squeaking sound when shifting gears indicates stretching of the clutch cable. To avoid aggravation, it should be stopped for at least 20 minutes to allow the cable to return to normal.

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In addition, when working you must:

• Warm up the engine cylinder block well, allowing it to idle for at least 3 minutes;
• Watch for sequential gear changes. do not “jump” between speeds through one;
• It is important to maintain the distance between the garden border and the cultivated soil. if the plow hits a heavily compacted area, it will affect the operation of the gearbox;
• Do not allow the level of gasoline in the tank to drop below the permissible level. You can find out about this in the walk-behind tractor operating instructions.
• To avoid compromising the stability of the gearbox, constantly monitor the engine oil level. It is best to add it when the liquid in the reservoir is half its volume.

Following all these standards, the owner of a walk-behind tractor will not experience any difficulties immediately after adjusting the carburetor.

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With the advent of walk-behind tractors, the life of many rural gardeners, farmers and summer residents is sometimes simplified. As a result, such a miraculous technique made it possible to perform all the hard work in the areas not only efficiently and effectively, but also in a short time with minimal energy consumption. But, as you know, equipment can sooner or later upset its owner with various types of breakdowns. There could be several reasons: either the part is already worn out and it is time to replace it with a new one, or the oil was not changed in time, or the operating conditions were not maintained properly. One way or another, the equipment needs repair. For this you need to pay a lot of money in service stores. Today we will tell you how to properly adjust the carburetor on a Cascade walk-behind tractor with your own hands, without turning to specialists for help.

Engine series

Engine series

Gearbox series

Gearbox series

Steering Series

Steering Series

1. In the conventional name of the walk-behind tractor, after the general part “MB6”, the series numbers of the engine, gearbox, and steering are indicated. For example, the MB6-08-04-01 walk-behind tractor consists of an 08 series engine, a 04 series gearbox, and a 01 series steering gear.

2. Background information on the main design features:

• The 06 series engine is lubricated by an oil sprayer;
• The 08 series engine is lubricated by an oil supply unit;
• In the 04 series gearbox, the gearbox output shaft is mounted on needle bearings;
• In gearboxes of the 02, 05, 06, 07 series, the gearbox output shaft is mounted on ball bearings;
• Gearboxes of the 05 and 06 series provide a reduced speed in first gear, which provides a number of advantages, for example, when working with a mower and snow blower, it allows you to mow grass and remove snow more efficiently;
• The gearboxes of the 06, 07 series use a mechanism for disconnecting the output shafts, which makes it easier to control the walk-behind tractor when turning, increases its maneuverability when used as a vehicle and when cultivating the soil;
• Steering series 01 (rod);
• 02 series steering (rotating steering column);

Checking the ignition coil

For any unit, before checking the ignition coil, you need to check the spark plug and system wires. The coil is checked according to the standard principle as the magneto, that is, a working spark plug is used, and it will be necessary to check for the appearance of a spark.

There are several signs that the coil is not functioning fully or is faulty:

• the spark is weak or completely absent;
• there is a smell of melted plastic in the place where the mechanism is located;
• When trying to start the vehicle, a cracking sound is heard.

Important! To fully inspect the coil, it is necessary to completely dismantle it.

Don't forget to check the ignition coil

Dismantling work is carried out carefully and in stages. First you need to unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the cover. After this, the high-voltage wire is disconnected. The coil is pryed up and carefully pulled out. The main point of the inspection is to look for black melted spots. They will indicate that the current did not flow to the spark plug. Most often, this problem occurs with contactless ignition options. All this leads to increased voltage on the coil and melting.

The main problem with no current reaching the spark plug is the presence of bad contacts on the high-voltage wire.

All repair work consists of stripping the wires. The best option would be to replace them completely.

Important! If there is an electronic ignition option, then in the event of a malfunction the wire will turn off automatically due to the presence of a special type of fuse. Other options require manual shutdown.

If the coil is good, then the next option is to check the magneto.

Walk-behind tractor Cascade: owner reviews

Auto mechanic, specializes in agricultural equipment

Many owners of farms and large private plots have long switched to mechanization of soil cultivation using small agricultural machinery. Motoblocks that are especially popular in our country include units of the Cascade brand, which are produced at the Perm plant. The Cascade walk-behind tractor has technical characteristics that are optimally suited for such land farms and meets international quality standards.

Step-by-step instructions for setting up a carburetor

1. We are warming up the engine.
2. Tighten the maximum and minimum gas screws fully.
3. We unscrew the same screws only 1.5 turns.
4. Set the gear shift lever to the minimum travel position. At the same time, the engine continues to run.
5. Normal engine operation should be quiet and smooth.

Such an operation must be carried out by cascaded units at each beginning of the season or at the end of the season. Due to the fact that the screws are tightened, the fuel is enriched. But their slight relaxation increases the air in the mixture.

To make sure you get everything right during tuning, you just need to pay attention to the spark plugs. After prolonged hard work on the walk-behind tractor for a short time, no deposits or traces of fuel should form on the spark plugs.

Carburetor walk-behind tractor Cascade: 1. air duct; 2. body; 3. sinker; 4. idle jet; 5. screw locking screw; 6. throttle lever; 7. carburetor mounting flange; 8. screw that regulates the composition of the fuel mixture at idle; 9. fuel supply device with filter; 10. float chamber; 11. throttle drive lever; 12. plug for sludge drainage; 13. air damping screw with spring; 14. throttle lever.

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Description and technical characteristics of Cascade walk-behind tractors

Cascade walk-behind tractors have won recognition among Russian consumers due to their performance, ease of design and versatility. The design of these units can be called classic; it includes four groups of components: power plant, transmission, chassis and control. Speaking about the engines used in the units, for now we note that various Russian and imported engines are used in different modifications. We will look at them in more detail below, in the review of Cascade walk-behind tractor models.

The transmission design includes a clutch, a gearbox (depending on the model - chain or gear) and a gearbox with two forward and two reverse speeds.

Attention! The unit is designed for use in temperature conditions from -5 to +35 degrees. Operating in hotter temperatures can cause the engine to overheat and damage the piston rings.

A convenient feature of the chassis is the ability to adjust the track width. The design itself is also familiar - mechanisms and an axle are installed on a rigid frame. It is possible to install both pneumatic wheels and rigid metal ones.

Design Features

The Cascade walk-behind tractor consists of four main elements: engine, transmission, chassis and controls. The chassis also includes the metal tubular frame of the walk-behind tractor with the wheels attached to it. An important feature of the “Cascade” is the ability to change its track, that is, the inter-wheel space, during operation.

The wheels on these walk-behind tractors are used both rubber pneumatic and rubber cast, as well as weighted metal ones. You can use the Cascade walk-behind tractor without wheels - with cultivator cutters. The cultivator for "Cascade" - "KMB 1.002.000" - has a diameter of 350 mm and provides rotary cultivation of the soil to a depth of 20 cm, with a working width of 45 cm (when installing two cutters) and up to 93 cm (when installing four cutters).

The function of transmitting torque from the engine to the wheels is performed by the walk-behind tractor transmission. It consists of a clutch, gearbox and chain reducer. These individual transmission elements are installed on Cascade walk-behind tractors, both individually and in a single unit. Other operational functions of the walk-behind tractor transmission are assistance in adjusting the speed of work and ensuring its turns while moving along the work area.

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Any of the internal combustion engines on the Cascade walk-behind tractors - gasoline, carburetor, single-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled. Ignition is electronic non-contact. Spark plug - type “A11-1 OST 37.003.081-98”.

The engine is started using a manual starter with a pull cord. The noise level at the walk-behind tractor operator's workplace is, according to the manufacturer, 89 dBA. The vibration level on the controls (local vibration) does not exceed 135 dBA.

Over the years of production, they have tried to install on this equipment, with similar technical characteristics, both domestic engines produced in-house by the Perm plant, and Chinese “Briggs and Stratton”, “Honda”. (Yes, “Briggs & Stratton” is an American-Japanese company, but engines for walk-behind tractors of these brands are made in China). Gradually, Russian-made engines became a thing of the past, and the “Cascades” of recent years of production are all equipped with Chinese “engines”.

Attachments for walk-behind tractor Cascade

A large number of types of parts for attachments can be called a walk-behind tractor in the full sense universal for any type of work on a plot of land. The following types of equipment for the Cascade walk-behind tractor are offered on today's market:

• cutters - allowing you to increase the width of the cultivated strip to 95 cm;
• hiller - an extremely convenient device that removes weeds and adds soil closer to the stems of cultivated crops;
• flat cutter - a device for loosening the ground and cutting the roots of weeds;
• trailer with a carrying capacity of up to 600 kg - allowing you to transport harvested crops, deliver materials or remove garbage from the site;
• crusher - a device that allows you to crush grain for livestock feed;
• mower - allows you to save time and effort when making hay;
• a water pump is a necessary device for a household in the absence of a stable water supply and the presence of a reservoir in close proximity;
• snow blower - allows you to easily and quickly clear the area of ​​snow after a snowfall;
• potato planter - a device that greatly reduces labor costs when planting potatoes;
• A potato digger is an indispensable assistant when harvesting root crops.

As we can see, with this choice of types of equipment for the Cascade walk-behind tractor, almost any agricultural work can be mechanized, significantly increasing the productivity of your farm.

Owner reviews

When choosing agricultural equipment, it is important for every owner of a plot to see reviews from owners of walk-behind tractors, which easily allows them to navigate which equipment deserves attention.

Alexey, 46 years old, Rostov region

“I have been using the Cascade walk-behind tractor for 7 years and during this time I have no complaints about it. I carry out plowing, cultivation, cleaning and transportation of goods. The trolley is roomy, with good load capacity, allowing you to transport large loads. In my experience, the unit reaches speeds of up to 15 km/h. I think the Cascade is a great car.”