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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SHIBAURA Riding Reel Mower Instruction Manual SR525 Please read this Instruction Manual with care to operate the mower safely and correctly. If the mower is operated in an incorrect manner, unexpected accidents may result.
Be sure to read this Instruction Manual before starting operation of the mower. Thank you for your purchase of SHIBAURA Riding Reel Mower. This Instruction Manual describes how to handle the mower and precautions to be observed when operating it.
Never modify the mower either. If the mower is used for any purpose other than specified or modified, the warranty is not applied. (See the warranty form for details.) Shibaura Europe BV...
Section ● Describes how to check and handle troubles. Attempt to Diagnosis handle troubles before asking repair to the outside. Section ● Main consumables, standard accessories, specifications, Others wiring diagram Shibaura Europe BV...
Section 4 Functions of operating components 1. Seat, switches and meters ··············································································································· 23 2. Pedals and levers ······························································································································ 27 3. Control box·········································································································································· 28 Section 5 Inspections before operation and work 1. Physical condition and clothing of operator ··················································································· 30 2. Inspections·········································································································································· 31 Shibaura Europe BV...
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5. Checking and changing oil at each part ························································································· 52 6. Replacing the elements ···················································································································· 55 7. Inspecting and changing the cooling water···················································································· 57 8. Cleaning and replacing the air cleaner element············································································ 58 9. Inspecting the battery ························································································································ 59 10. Inspecting the pipes··························································································································· 59 Shibaura Europe BV...
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18. Inspecting and adjusting the brake ································································································· 63 Section 10 Diagnosis 1. Engine·················································································································································· 64 2. Brake···················································································································································· 65 3. Hydraulic system································································································································ 65 4. Electrical·············································································································································· 66 Section 11 Others 1. Major consumables···························································································································· 67 2. Standard accessories························································································································ 68 3. Specifications ····································································································································· 68 4. Wiring diagram ··································································································································· 69 Shibaura Europe BV...
Explain the handling m ethod in detail and tell him/her to read the “Instruction Manual” without f ail bef ore operating the m achine. [If you do not observe these cautions:] Death, serious injury or dam age of the m ac hine m ay result. Shibaura Europe BV...
2 years and i nspect the electric wiring ev ery year. [If you do not observe these cautions:] Accident or f ailure due t o improper services m ay result. Shibaura Europe BV...
Close the fuel cap and wipe away spilt fuel. After replenishing the f uel, close the f uel cap securely and wipe aw ay the spilt fuel completely. [If you do not observe these cautions:] A f ire hazard m ay be caused. Shibaura Europe BV...
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Check the brake t o av oid f ailure or unev en working and check the steering w heel to av oid excessiv e play. [If you do not observe these cautions:] Accident m ay be caused. Shibaura Europe BV...
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Prov ide tools required f or inspections and adjustm ent on t he m achine. [If you do not observe these cautions:] Improper serv ices m ay lead t o an accident. Shibaura Europe BV...
The m achine m ay start to run by i tself and cause an accident. Do not apply the brake or operate the pedal suddenly while traveling at a high speed. [If you do not observe these cautions:] Turn ov er or f all dow n m ay arise. Shibaura Europe BV...
The im plem ent m ay c ollapse or injure som ebody. Be sure to wear protectors. Be sure to w ear saf ety goggles, helm et or shoes w ith creepers. [If you do not observe these cautions:] You m ay be injured. Shibaura Europe BV...
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Do not allow a person to approach the mower discharge port. Grass or debris m ay run out. St one m ay rus h out som etimes. [If you do not observe these cautions:] Injuries may result. Shibaura Europe BV...
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If dried grass touc hes or accum ulates on t he engine, m uff ler, or exhaust pipe, it may catch a f ire. Carry a f ire extinguisher or a canteen f ull of w ater. [If you do not observe these cautions:] A f ire m ay result. Shibaura Europe BV...
If the m achine is not used f or a long tim e, rem ov e the battery and pull out the key and keep them in custody. [If you do not observe these cautions:] Accident m ay be caused. Shibaura Europe BV...
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Inspections and services after hot parts have cooled down. Wait f or the m uff ler, engine and other hot parts c ool dow n enough bef ore inspections and s erv ices. [If you do not observe these cautions:] You m ay be burnt. Shibaura Europe BV...
● Model and serial No. ● Engine No. in case of engine trouble ● Operating situation (t ype of w ork) ● Operating time ● Tell the situation w hen t he trouble occurred in details as f ar as possible. Shibaura Europe BV...
To rem ov e the seat belt, push the PRESS button on t he buckle. If the belt cannot be sm oothly pulled out, return the belt once and pull it again. ● Reclining m echanism inclining reclining lev er Shibaura Europe BV...
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Low er the lev er and f ix at a proper position. It is conv enient to position the lev er in the extrem e front using this m echanism when you getting on or off the machine. Shibaura Europe BV...
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Be sure to c heck that goes out about 5 sec onds later. the lamp is out w hile running. ● After the lamp goes out, turn the key quickly to the [ START] position and start the engine. Shibaura Europe BV...
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[H] position, it indicates the engine oil shortage or dropped pressure. Stop the engine immediately in such a case. ⑤ Key switch (operated by the right hand) Shibaura Europe BV...
There is no clutch pedal on this m achine. engine. By st epping the pedal strongly or w eakly, the speed can be increased or decreased. Shibaura Europe BV...
4W D is selected and at the position rotary blade stops. B, auto 4W D is selected. If a trouble or error is detected in the control unit, lamp lights Shibaura Europe BV...
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B auto side, the rotary blades rev erse. B y pushing up the button t o the A rising side, t he blade stops. Shibaura Europe BV...
* Do not use tow el as a headband or ● W hen inspecting bef ore operation or neck wrap, or do not hung tow el f rom work, permit anybody the w aist. (particularly children) to approach the machine. Shibaura Europe BV...
● Brake working condition ·························································································································63 ● Travel pedal working condition···············································································································27 ● Steering wheel play ································································································································37 ⑤ Start the engine and check: ● Color of exhaust gas ······························································································································62 ● Operation of lamps and meters·········································································································25,26 ● Noise or vibration of engine Shibaura Europe BV...
● While warming up the engine, be sure to apply the parking brake. Otherwise, the machine may start to run for some reason leading to an accident. ① Starting the engine Shibaura Europe BV...
In cold districts, as the temperature decreases, oil viscosity increases so that hydraulic operation may become slower or normal pressure may not be obtained. To prevent such troubles, be sure to warm up the engine up. Shibaura Europe BV...
If it is positioned midway, gear disengagement may result. <Reference> Speed may not be smoothly changed because of the claw clutch. Speed may be changed smoothly by operating the lever while stepping the running pedal lightly. Shibaura Europe BV...
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Caution ● After completion of cutting operation, be sure to turn off the cutting button lamp. Danger ● While the rotary blades are rotating, never bring your hands or feet close to the mower unit. Shibaura Europe BV...
● Strength: ··· Can stand the weight of 1500kg enough. ● Treated surface to be not slippery ● Install the right and left footboards positively on a same level, symmetrically about the center of the bed. Shibaura Europe BV...
Caution ● When transporting the machine on a truck, fix the cover with the cover hook to prevent it from opening. Otherwise, the cover may open by the wind, causing an unexpected accident. Shibaura Europe BV...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Section 6 Operation and works 8. Description of decals (Following decals are used for the front mower.) Shibaura Europe BV...
[Cautions for handling] ● Avoid water from sprinkling over the electrical components as far as possible. Failure may result. 2. Opening and closing the bonnet Remove the latch of the bonnet and lift up the bonnet holding the grip. Shibaura Europe BV...
(6) Pull out the key and store it at a place other than the vehicle. [Caution for handling] ● Battery is naturally discharged even the machine is not operated. Charge it fully with a charger every month. Shibaura Europe BV...
● If the cutting quality is not improved by the adjustment, lap (grind) the blade. (See Adjustment of cutting quality by lapping (grinding),on page 46.) Shibaura Europe BV...
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(3) Position when adjusting the cutting height ● Determine the position in the same way as in lapping. ● Hold the both edges of the front roller and turn the roller upward. Shibaura Europe BV...
(1) Lift the mower and stop the engine. (2) Position the No.4 and 5 units to the maintenance position. (3) Tighten the rear roller bracket to be in the desired cutting height range. Rear roller bracket tightening position in cutting height range Shibaura Europe BV...
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(6) Make adjustment in the same way for both the right and left sides. (7) Tighten the fixing nut to fix the front roller bracket positively. Shibaura Europe BV...
● Use a compound of mixed lapping compound (#120 - #180) and oil (or neutral detergent) at a rate of 1 : 3 – 4. (5) Start the engine and push the lapping button to light up the lamp. Shibaura Europe BV...
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(11) Test and adjust the cutting quality. (Refer to the cutting quality adjustment on page 41.) (12) Move the change-over valve lever to the rotating side. Shibaura Europe BV...
30mm ± 2mm. By this adjustment, down pressure load of all of the 5 units becomes constant. (3) Adjust the nut Y so that the size B is 5mm ± 2mm. By this adjustment, angle to be adapted to angulation becomes constant. Shibaura Europe BV...
● When inspecting, servicing or repairing the machine, be sure to stop the engine. ● Be sure to reinstall covers which were removed inspections services. Otherwise, somebody may be caught by the rotary parts of the machine and injured. Shibaura Europe BV...
(E.O.) 10W-30 (API classification CC, CD class) Hydraulic oil (H.O.) SHIBAURA genuine HST oil (ISOVG 46) Cooling water Antifreeze, cast roll LLC-95 (At the time of shipment, mixing ratio of the antifreeze is set based on the external temperature of –30º.) Grease (C.G.)
⑪ Steering system C.G. ⑫ Pedal shaft C.G. ⑬ Battery D.W. Supply oil to pins and links other than above ones as required. ● Supply oil to each linkage other than above ones as required. Shibaura Europe BV...
● If the fuel in the tank is low, the fuel may be exhausted when running on a slope. Supply oil ahead of time. ● When the external atmospheric temperature is below –10º, use Special No.3 light oil. Otherwise, the fuel may not flow. Shibaura Europe BV...
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(right side). If the oil level is below the center line, supply oil from the oil filler port up to the specified line (1/2 to 2/3 on the level gauge). Shibaura Europe BV...
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The oil can be drained smoothly by discharging it while the oil is warm. (Be careful if the oil is hot.) When the oil is completely drained, tighten the drain plug and replenish the new oil from the oil filler port. Shibaura Europe BV...
(4) After the hydraulic pilot lamp goes out, stop the engine, check the oil level again with the dipstick gauge and replenish if not enough. Shibaura Europe BV...
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“C” position (opened). ③ Suction strainer Replace the suction strainer when changing the This machine is provided with an automatic fuel HST oil. discharging function. Therefore, discharging is not required. Replace the fuel filter every 200 hours. Shibaura Europe BV...
(1) Remove the radiator cap, loosen the drain plug and drain the water in the radiator Water (%) completely. Antifreeze (%) (2) Loosen the drain cock on the right side of the engine and drain the water in the engine. Shibaura Europe BV...
(2) Remove the clip, remove the dust cup and pull out the element in the dust cup. Blow the air from the inside of the element or give it vibration to remove dust. Be careful not to damage the fun. Shibaura Europe BV...
● Do not leave or discard the used battery for the reason of environmental preservation and resource recycle. Be sure to hand it to the store where you bought it. Then the battery will be recycled as resource. Shibaura Europe BV...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Section 9 Periodical inspections and service 12. Greasing (supply) Inspect the grease condition every 50 hours. Also inspect the grease condition at each part before starting operation and supply grease as required. Shibaura Europe BV...
V belt or engine should be promptly removed. Otherwise, a fire may be caused. Turf attached to the radiator may cause overheat. Be sure to inspect and clean before after operation. Inspect during operation also depending on the operating conditions. Shibaura Europe BV...
White···· Engine oil is burning. However, when the atmospheric temperature is low, the color may look white because of the vapor. If the exhaust gas is black or white even while no load is applied, have the dealer service the machine. Shibaura Europe BV...
If the play is out of standard range, adjust the play with the brake rod to be 15 – 20 mm. Check that the parking lever works positively when the brake pedal is pressed fully. Shibaura Europe BV...
Insufficient engine oil Replenish the oil. Running at overload Reduce the load. Clogged air cleaner Check the air cleaner Seized nozzle Insufficient power of Insufficient compression power engine Have the service work repair. Valve clearance adjustment Injection timing Shibaura Europe BV...
Dust caught by the control valve or failed O-ring Have the service works repair. Failed cylinder Have the service works repair. Dust caught by the control valve Have the service works repair. Implement does lower. Failed cylinder Have the service works repair. Shibaura Europe BV...
Blown out fuse Replace the fuse. Improper wiring connection Check and connect properly. Lamp does not light up. Failed switch Replace the switch. Improper grounding Tighten the earth wire properly to the vehicle body. Battery discharged Charge. Shibaura Europe BV...
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