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Introduction
T hank you for purchasing this mower. Read the user's manual carefully before operating this mower. This user's
manual includes warning information based on certain regulations regarding the use of this mower. Be sure to
understandtheseregulationsbeforeoperatingthismower.
Warning Information
Therearethreetypesofwarningsusedinthismanual.
Warning: Thisinformationcallstheuser'sattentiontotheriskofinjuryifoperationsarenotperformedasindicated.
Prohibited: Thisinformationindicatesactionsandworkthatareprohibitednotonlyfortheworkerbutalsoforall other
people as well.
Required: Thisinformationindicatesactions that must be takenbytheworkerwhileperformingthework.
Thesethreetypesofwarningsaredescribedinmoredetailbelow.
Warning Information
DANGER
WARNING
IMPORTANT
NOTE
Prohibited
Operations and actions that must not be performed when using
the mower are indicated along with the " " Prohibited symbol.
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When using this equipment
The G―EXE22/26 mower (hereinafter "equipment") described in this operator's manual (hereinafter "manual") is designed for mowing golf courses. Do
not use this equipment for any other purpose that exceeds its performance, such as mowing embankments or the steep slopes of mountainous areas.
Do not disassemble any part of this equipment other than for inspection, maintenance, or repair, and do not make modifications without approval from
Shibaura.
When leasing this equipment, provide thorough guidance and training to the operator, and include this manual along with the equipment.
If you are operating a leasing business, request additional copies of this manual from the business or sales office indicated under "For Additional
Manuals" on the back cover, in case the original manual becomes lost or damaged. You man not make photocopies of this manual. The content of this
manual is subject to revision.
Therefore, you should keep a spare copy of the manual you received at the time of purchase.
If ownership of this equipment is transferred to another party, be sure to include this manual along with the equipment.
If the warning labels affixed to this equipment become damaged or soiled to the point they are no longer legible, request new labels from the business or
sales office indicated on the back cover. Affix the new labels according to the instructions under "Locations of Labels" on page 2 of this manual, and
make sure they are always legible.
Be sure to make a note of the information under "For Additional Manuals", and store this manual in a location where it is safe from loss and can be
easily referenced.
Be sure to perform the "Daily" inspections indicated in this manual, to prevent breakdown. Shibaura shall not be responsible for any breakdown that
occurs as a result of failure to perform these "Daily inspections".
Do not dispose of waste oil in rivers or sewerages. Perform appropriate disposal methods, such as requesting the services of a specialized vendor.
Failure to observe the information indicated will result in serious injury or death.
Failure to observe the information indicated could result in serious injury or death.
Failure to observe the information indicated could result in damage to the mower.
・ Failure to observe the information indicated could result in injury.
・ Failure to observe the information indicated could result in criminal punishment or repair costs.
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Summary of Contents for IHI Shibaura G-FLOW22
- Page 1 Introduction T hank you for purchasing this mower. Read the user's manual carefully before operating this mower. This user's manual includes warning information based on certain regulations regarding the use of this mower. Be sure to understandtheseregulationsbeforeoperatingthismower. Warning Information Therearethreetypesofwarningsusedinthismanual.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1．Labels and Warning Labels ■ Descriptions of the warning labels 2．Names of Parts ■ Names and Functions of Parts 3．Cautions before Operation ■ In Case of Injury ■ Be sure to stop the engine before performing inspection, maintenance, or repair. ■... - Page 3 Meaning ① A90110190 Label: Shibaura logo １ Company name ② A90110220 Label: G-FLOW22 １ Model name ③ A90360290 Label: Mower speed １ Mower speed (L=low, N=neutral, H=high) C l u t c h l e v e r p o s i t i o n ( u p = e n g a g e d , ④...
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Page 4: 1．Labels And Warning Labels
Labels and Warning Labels ■ Descriptions of the warning labels The warning labels are affixed near the dangerous areas. Before operating this mower, be sure to ob- ● tain a thorough understanding of their meanings. Warning Before operating this mower, be sure to read this ●... -
Page 5: 2．Names Of Parts
2. Names of Parts In this manual, the front, back, top, bottom, left, and right sides of the mower are referred to as repre- ● sented by the arrows shown in the top left corner of the figure below. Explanations in this manual are based upon the grooming specifications shown in the figure below. ●... -
Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts
Names of Parts ■ Names and Functions of Parts Name Function Handle Hold the grips to maintain the position and change the direction of the ● mower during operation. Grip Hold the grips when operating the mower. ● Brake lever This lever is used to engage the brakes and stop the progress of the mower. -
Page 7: 3．Cautions Before Operation
3. Cautions before Operation ■ In Case of Injury Keep a list of phone numbers for medical facilities, fire Fi r e depar t m ent ● departments, and ambulance services in an easily vis- Hospi t a l ible location near a telephone. A list of landmarks (addresses, buildings, etc.) near ●... -
Page 8: Be Sure To Install The Basket Before Operating The Mower
Cautions before Operation ■ Be sure to install the basket before operating the mower. Warning Be sure to keep the basket installed whenever ● the engine is running. The basket is used to prevent the operator from coming into contact with the blades and/ or the mower. -
Page 9: Handle Fuel With Care
Cautions before Operation ■ Handle fuel with care. Danger Be sure to stop the engine before adding fuel. ● Do not smoke or use open flames while han- ● dling fuel. Doing so could cause ignition or explosion, re- sulting in death. -
Page 10: Stop The Engine If There Are Abnormal Vibrations
Cautions before Operation ■ Stop the engine if there are abnormal vibrations. Warning If vibrations of unknown origin occur while per- ● forming work, immediately turn the engine switch to “OFF”. Failure to do so could damage the engine or blades, or cause personal injury due to the scattering of hazardous material, hot oil, or gas. -
Page 11: Maintain Correct Posture When Operating The Mower And/Or Running The Engine
Cautions before Operation ■ Maintain correct posture when operating the mower and/or run- ning the engine. Warning Maintain correct posture when operating the ● mower and/or running the engine. Falling and/ or slipping can cause injuries or accidents. When performing mowing work, be sure to install the ●... -
Page 12: Regarding Chills And Vibration
Cautions before Operation ■ Regarding chills and vibration Warning Take appropriate breaks when performing mow- ● ing work during cold seasons. During long hours of work, symptoms such as pain in fin- gertips, hands, and arms due to vibration and chill could appear. -
Page 13: 4．Preparations Before Operation
4. Preparations before Operation ■ Installing the basket Warning Be sure to install the basket before performing ● mowing work or operating the mower. 〈Installing the basket〉 1. Insert the projecting parts of the mower's right and left basket stays between the round bar and plate on the right and left basket clamps, and press down the bas- ket until it stops. - Page 14 Preparations before Operation 〈Removing/installing the tires〉 Follow the “Engaging the stand” procedure on the previ- ● ous page to make sure the stand is in a stable position before removing/installing the tires. Removing the tires 1. Engage the stand, and then insert a rock or stick in front of the front roller as a stopper so that the stand will not disengage even if the mower is bumped by a worker.
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Page 15: Adding Fuel
Preparations before Operation ■ Adding fuel Danger Be sure to stop the engine before adding fuel. ● Do not smoke or use open flames while adding fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will ignite and explode, re- sulting in death. Do not add fuel immediately after stopping the ●... -
Page 16: Inspecting/Replacing Engine Oil
Preparations before Operation ■ Inspecting/replacing engine oil Danger Be sure to stop the engine before inspecting/ ● replacing oil. Keep tobacco, sparks, and open flames away during the inspection/replacement of oil. Be sure to wipe away any engine oil that is ●... - Page 17 Preparations before Operation 〈Replacing engine oil〉 Drain engine oil from the drain bolt installation opening on the back of the engine. ● Replace the engine oil for the first time after the first 20 hours of use from the date the mower was ●...
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Page 18: Checking The Operation Of The Brakes, Main Clutch, And Blade Clutch
Preparations before Operation ■ Checking the operation of the brakes, main clutch, and blade clutch Warning Before operating this mower, inspect the opera- ● tion of the brakes, main clutch, and blade clutch. Do not operate the mower if any of these in- ●... - Page 19 Preparations before Operation 〈Checking the operation of the blade clutch〉 1. With the engine stopped, grip the blade clutch lever and pull it into the “Run” position (toward you). When the midpoint of the range in which the blade ● clutch lever moves has been passed, the lever will naturally fall toward the operator.
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Page 20: 5．Operation
5. Operation ■ Starting and stopping the engine Danger Be sure to start the engine outdoors. ● Before starting the engine, place the shift knob ● in the “N” position. Before starting the engine, make sure the main ● clutch and blade clutch are not engaged. Make sure you are at least 5m away from the ●... -
Page 21: Stopping The Engine
Operation 8. Move the ▽ mark on the throttle lever to the position midway between “H” and “L”. 9. Press down on the fuel tank with your left hand so that the mower will not move, and then grip and quickly pull the recoil starter with your right hand. -
Page 22: Operating The Mower
Operation ■ Operating the mower 〈Transport by running the engine〉 Warning Before running the engine, make sure there are ● no people within 5m in front of the mower, or 3m behind and to either side of the mower. Place the shift knob in the “H” or “L” position and engage the main clutch. -
Page 23: Transporting The Mower By Truck
Operation ■ Transporting the mower by truck Warning Do not load/unload the mower with the engine ● started and/or running. Loading/unloading the mower should be per- ● formed by two or more workers. Use ramps on the truck when loading/unloading the mower. Be extremely careful to avoid dropping the ●... -
Page 24: Operation Prior To Mowing
Operation ■ Operation prior to mowing Danger Be sure to operate the work attachment clutch ● knob and the shift know from the side of the mower. Be sure to install the basket before operating ● the clutches and starting grass clipping work. In order to perform grass clipping work with the mower, it is necessary to engage the blade clutch and ●... - Page 25 Operation 〈Engaging the blade clutch〉 1. After engaging the work attachment clutch, make sure once more that the mower will not move, and then move the blade clutch lever to the “Run” position. 〈Starting grass clipping work〉 Warning Be sure to install the basket before starting ●...
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Page 26: Grass Clipping Work
Operation ■ Grass cutting work Warning Be sure to operate the work attachment clutch ● know and the shift know from the side of the mower. Be sure to install the basket before operating ● the clutches and starting grass clipping work. 〈Moving forward and turning〉... -
Page 27: 6．Adjustments
6. Adjustments ■ Adjusting cutting sharpness This mower is shipped from the factory with the gap between the blades and the bedknife set to its ● greatest distance, to prevent damage by the blades during transport. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust this gap before performing grass clipping work. - Page 28 Adjustments The gap between the blades and the bedknife is narrowed ● by rotating the bedknife adjustment handles in the clock- wise direction, and widened by rotating the handles in the counterclockwise direction. 3. Use the newspaper strips to test the cutting sharpness of the blades in three locations at the center, left, and right sides.
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Page 29: Adjusting Grass Clipping Height
Adjustments ■ Adjusting grass clipping height Rear roller Work attachment Front roller height adjustment knob Warning Front roller Blade height gauge Bedknife Turn the screws Be sure to stop the engine, and disengage the ● toward each other. main clutch, blade clutch, and work attachment Work attachment Blades clutch before adjusting cutting height. - Page 30 Adjustments 6. Place the cutting height gauge against the portion of the front roller that contacts the ground and the rear roller, and then turn the height adjustment knob for the front roller until the neck of the screw in the center of the gauge is at the same height as the top of the bed- knife.
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Page 31: Adjusting Cutting Sharpness With Lapping (Polishing The Blades)
Adjustments ■ Adjusting cutting sharpness with lapping (polishing the blades) Warning Be sure to stop the engine, and disengage the ● main clutch, blade clutch, and work attachment clutch before performing lapping. When turning the blades with the lapping ma- ●... - Page 32 Adjustments 4. Insert a newspaper strip between the blades and the bedknife, and use the “blade alignment tool” to turn the blades from top to bottom and test the cutting sharp- ness. Use chalk to mark the position where the cutting sharpness is best.
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Page 33: Adjusting Various Parts
Adjustments ■ Adjusting various parts 〈Adjusting engine parts〉 Adjustments related to engine trouble, such as adjustment of the carburetor, affect the basic perfor- ● mance of the mower and should be performed by a Shibaura business or sales office. 〈Adjusting the brakes〉 Warning Be sure to stop the engine, and disengage the ●... - Page 34 Adjustments 〈Adjusting the main clutch〉 Warning Be sure to stop the engine, and disengage the ● main clutch and blade clutch before adjusting the clutch. After stopping the engine, wait for the engine ● to cool before making adjustments. 1. Turn the installation knob on the front cover in the counterclockwise direction to loosen it, and open the cover by lifting it upwards with your hands.
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Page 35: Adjusting Handle Height
Adjustments 〈Adjusting the blade clutch〉 Warning Adjustment nut Lock nut Be sure to stop the engine, and disengage the ● Direction of progress blade clutch before adjusting the clutch. After stopping the engine, wait for the engine ● to cool before making adjustments. 1. - Page 36 Adjustments 〈Adjusting the grass clipping position (off- set moving system)〉 Warning Be sure to stop the engine and disengage the ● main clutch and blade clutch. In order to mow greens according to the customer's request, ● it is necessary to adjust the grass clipping position. Cut some grass and make adjustments as necessary.
- Page 37 Adjustments 〈Adjusting the baffle plate〉 Warning Be sure to stop the engine and disengage the ● main clutch and blade clutch. The manner in which grass clippings flow into the basket ● changes depending upon the condition of the grass. Cut some grass and make adjustments as necessary.
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Page 38: 7．Maintenance
7. Maintenance ■ Inspecting and replacing spark plugs Warning Do not smoke or keep open flames nearby ● when inspecting/replacing the spark plug. Spark plug Inspect the spark plug after every 100 hours of use, and ● replace it if it becomes difficult to start the engine. Spark plug connector 1. -
Page 39: Cleaning The Mower
Maintenance ■ Cleaning the mower Warning Remove dirt and material from the engine cool- ● ing fin every day after work is completed. Otherwise, the engine will overheat and cause fire. Make sure the engine has cooled before clean- ● ing it. -
Page 40: Cleaning The Strainer
Maintenance ■ Cleaning the strainer Warning Be sure to stop the engine before cleaning the ● strainer. Do not smoke or keep open flames nearby ● when cleaning. After stopping the engine, wait for the engine ● to cool before cleaning. Ensure thorough ventilation when cleaning the ●... -
Page 41: Removing/Installing The Reel Unit
Maintenance ■ Removing/installing the reel unit Warning Be sure to stop the engine before removing or ● installing the reel unit. Remove the tires before removing or installing the reel unit. ● (Refer to "Engaging the stand and removing/installing the tires"... -
Page 42: Removing/Installing The Bedknife Support
Maintenance ■ Removing/installing the bedknife support Warning Be sure to stop the engine before removing/in- ● stalling the bedknife support. Wear thick work gloves or leather gloves when ● removing/installing the bedknife support. Remove the reel unit from the mower. (Refer to "Remov- ●... -
Page 43: Removing/Installing The Blades
Maintenance ■ Removing/installing the blades Warning Be sure to stop the engine before removing/in- ● stalling the blades. Wear thick work gloves or leather gloves when ● removing/installing the blades. Remove the reel unit from the mower. (Refer to "Removing/ ●... -
Page 44: Removing/Installing The Engine
Maintenance 〈Installing the blades〉 Install the cutter metals (right and left) and the bedknife support onto the blade axle, and align the blades. ● When aligning the blades, adjust the bedknife adjustment spring so that its length is 19 mm as compressed. ●... -
Page 45: Long-Term Storage
Maintenance ■ Long-term storage Warning Do not store the mower in closed locations full ● of fuel gas, or near open flames or sparks. 〈Engine treatment〉 If the mower is not to be used for 60 days or longer, perform ●... -
Page 46: Adding Grease
Maintenance ■ Adding grease Warning Use grease that is not deformed or degraded. ● The figure below shows areas where grease should be applied. Be sure to apply grease after ● every 15 work days (30 hours). -
Page 47: 8．Troubleshooting
8. Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with blades, brakes, or clutches not listed in the following table, make adjust- ments according to the procedures in “6. Adjustments” on page 26. If the trouble persists, contact the business or sales office where you purchased the mower for assistance. Trouble Cause Details... -
Page 48: 9．Features/Specifications/Models/Accessories/Options
9. Features/Specifications/Models/Accessories/Options ■ Features This model is the industry’s lightest (96kg) green mower, for mowing golf greens. (G―FLOW22―A11) ● With the industry’s smallest axle pitch of 118mm, this ● model achieves superior contour following capability.. Newly developed transmission gives you LOW/HI ●... -
Page 49: Effects Of Blade Position On Grass
Features/Specifications/Models/Accessories/Options Grooming blades are changed to Shiba cutters, more appropriate for removing grass grain. Further, it ● offers superior durability. Attachments (grooming, brushes) can be removed/ ● installed with a single touch. The flow of grass clippings into the basket can be ●... -
Page 50: Specifications
Features/Specifications/Models/Accessories/Options ■ Specifications Model G―FLOW22―A11 G―FLOW22―AC11 G―FLOW22―AD11 Total length 1150 1190 1190 Total width Total height 1100 Mass ㎏ 98.5 99.5 Model Robin EX13D Type Air-cooled 4-cycle angled OHC gasoline engine Total displacement ㏄ Output kW(PS)rpm 3.2(4.5)/4000 Weight ㎏ 14.9 Fuel tank capacity ℓ... -
Page 51: Options
Features/Specifications/Models/Accessories/Options ■ Options Name Part No. Q’ty/unit Remarks Smoothing roller:22 A72010520 １ Solid type Regular groove grooming roller:22 A72010030 １ Convexity width: 3.6 mm, concavity width: 3.2 mm Grooved roller:22 A72010420 １ Convexity width: 10 mm, concavity width: 6 mm Damp-proofing rod A82400210 １...
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