Preface 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. Please read this manual carefully to understand the mower and handle it correctly.
Meaning of symbols Means that, if you do not observe the Danger warning, death or serious injury will result. Means that, if you do not observe the Warning warning, death or serious injury may result. Means that, if you do not observe the Caution caution, you may be injured.
Outline of manual ● Describes important safety precautions for major work Section Be sure to observe items. Refer to respective item for required operation. Also for safe operation. describes details and location of each safety nameplate. Section Service and ● Describes the warranty form and after-sale services.
CONTENTS Preface Cautions ·································································································· 1 Notice ····································································································· 1 Meaning of symbols (Danger, Warning, Caution, Caution for handling, Reference) ·· 2 Object of mower ························································································ 2 Outline of manual ······················································································ 3 Section 1 Be sure to observe for safe operation 1. General precautions ······························································································ 7 2.
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Section 6 Operation and works 1. Running-in (initial 50 hours) ···················································································35 2. Starting and stopping the engine ·············································································35 3. Lifting and lowering the mower ···············································································36 4. Starting, turning and stopping ·················································································37 5. Mowing ··············································································································37 6. Loading on and unloading from truck ·······································································39 7.
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CONTENTS 9. Inspecting the battery ···························································································62 10. Inspecting the pipes ·····························································································62 11. Inspecting the electric wiring ··················································································62 12. Greasing (supply) ································································································63 13. Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt ········································································64 14. Cleaning the radiator ····························································································64 15. Inspecting and replacing the fuse and fusible link ·······················································65 16.
Section 1 Be sure to observe for safe operation ● Cautions described here are vital for your safety. You should observe these cautions without fail. ● If you do not observe these cautions, death, injuries, accidents, or damages of the machine may be caused.
Section 1 Be sure to observe for safe operation 2. Before starting operation Warning Do not allow anybody other than the operator to get on the machine. Passenger capacity of this machine is one. Do not allow anybody other than the operator to get on it.
Inspections and services before and after operation Danger Supply or replenish the oil when the engine is cold. Never supply or replenish the oil while the engine is running or hot. [If you do not observe these cautions:] The fuel may ignite and cause a fire hazard. ...
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Section 1 Be sure to observe for safe operation Warning Inspect or service the machine on a flat and stable surface. Chock the wheels on a flat and stable surface where the work is not prevented by the traffic or the machine does not fall down when inspecting or servicing the machine.
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Warning Be careful for high pressure oil. Check the hydraulic couplings and hoses for looseness or damages constantly. Before removing the couplings and hoses, release the pressure in the hydraulic circuit. [If you do not observe these cautions:] High pressure oil may break your skin and cause injury. Caution ...
Section 1 Be sure to observe for safe operation 4. Transporting the machine Warning Do not operate the machine by inertia on the footboards. Operate the machine on a slope or footboards carefully. Avoid operate it by inertia with the speed change lever at the neutral position.
5. When traveling or going into or out of a field Warning Prohibited traveling on general roads This machine has not acquired a sanction as a special-purpose car and cannot travel on general roads. [If you do not observe these cautions:] You may be punished due to violation of the Road Traffic Act.
Section 1 Be sure to observe for safe operation 6. Operation Warning Install or remove the implements on a flat surface. Install or remove the implements on a flat and stable surface. Illuminate properly in the night. [If you do not observe these cautions:] Accident may arise.
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Warning Do not get under the implement or tread the foot under the implement. Do not go or put out you foot underneath the implement. [If you do not observe these cautions:] When the implement lowers, you may be injured. ...
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Section 1 Be sure to observe for safe operation Warning Do not drive the machine looking off or without holding on. [If you do not observe these cautions:] Injuries may result. When leaving the machine, stop the machine on a flat surface and stop the engine.
7. After completion of operation or when storing the machine Danger Supply oil after the engine has cooled. Never supply oil while the engine is running or hot. [If you do not observe these cautions:] The fuel may catch fire and a fire hazard may arise. ...
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Section 1 Be sure to observe for safe operation Caution Be careful for high-pressure oil. Constantly check the hydraulic joints and hoses for looseness or damages. Before removing the joints or hoses, release the pressure in the hydraulic circuit. [If you do not observe these cautions:] High-pressure oil may break your skin, leading to an injury.
8.Location to stick safety nameplate Safety nameplates are attached to the machine as shown below to secure safe operation. Keep the safety nameplate unstained or broken. If broken or lost, replace with new ones. No. Parts No. Name No. Parts No. Name 390198260 Caution Plate (slope)
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SAFTY DECALS Your tractor must be used with care. Therefore, decals have been placed on the machine, to remind you pictorially of main precautions to take during use. Their meaning is explained below. We also strongly recommend to carefully read the safety instructions given in the concerned chapter of this manual.
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4. DANGER Batteries produce explosive gas. Keep sparks and flames away. Battery contains sulfuric acid. Wear protective clothing and eye protection. 5. DANGER Use diesel fuel. Diesel fuel is flammable. Add diesel fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add diesel fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
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9. WARNING Do not depress the brake pedal quickly. Quick brake will cause upset of the machine. 10. WARNING Hot surfaces. To prevent injury, keep hands and body away from hot surfaces.
Section 2 Service and warranty 1. Keep the warranty form with care 2. Time limit for supply of repair parts The “Warranty Form” is required for repairs provided under the warranty. After reading the Time limit for the supply of repair parts for this warranty form, keep it with care.
Section 3 Names of components 1. Main machine and operating units Brake Steering wheel Travel pedal Mower unit Mower unit Mower unit Front wheer tire Seat Fuel tank Oil tank Mower unit Mower unit Tool box Bonnet Rear wheel tire...
Section 4 Functions of operating components 1. Seat, switches and meters ① Seat The seat is provided with a flip-up arm rest. The seat position can be adjusted back and forth depending on the weight of the driver and reclined. ●...
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Section 4 Functions of operating components ② Steering wheel Height and angle of the steering wheel can be adjusted. ● Height adjustment By turning the knob counterclockwise, the height of the steering wheel can be freely adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to fix the knob.
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③ Meters ⑤ Engine oil pressure lamp ① Hour meter This lamp lights up when the key switch is at The hour meter indicates the total operation the [ON] position. It goes out when the time. Carry out the periodical inspections and engine starts, the engine oil begins to services of the front mower according to this circulate and normal pressure is reached.
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Section 4 Functions of operating components ④ Overheat/engine oil pressure ⑤ Key switch (operated by the right warning buzzer hand) The overheat/engine oil pressure warning buzzer warns rise of engine water temperature and drop of engine oil pressure. <Overheat warning> When the engine water temperature rises and the pointer of the water temperature meter reaches the [H] position, the warning buzzer...
2. Pedals and levers ● Parking brake (operated by the right hand) ① Accelerator lever (operated by the right hand) Accelerator lever Parking brake lever By stepping the main brake and pulling up the rod, the parking brake is applied. To release the brake, step the main brake strongly.
Section 4 Functions of operating components ④ Speed change lever and 4-wheel ⑤ Implement lifting/lowering lever drive lever (operated by left hand) (operated by the right hand) Speed change lever Seat 4-wheel drive lever This lever is used to lift or lower the implement. ●...
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② Lifting/lowering lever Warning Used to lift or lower the mower. Do not press the mowing button and lapping button at the same time. <While the cutting button lamp is out:> By pushing down the lever to the B auto side, the mower lowers and by pulling it up to the A lifting side, the mower rises only while the lever is being operated.
Section 5 Inspections before operation and work Be sure to inspect the machine before starting operation and work. Danger Caution ● When inspecting, servicing or adjusting the ● Inspect or service the machine after the machine, be sure to stop the engine and muffler, engine and other hot parts have apply the parking brake.
2. Inspections To secure safe and smooth work, the person using this machine should inspect the machine every day before starting operation in the following procedure. Repair troubles, if any, immediately. If any trouble is noticed during operation, check and service immediately. ①...
Section 6 Operation and works 1. Running-in (initial 50 hours) [Caution for handling] ● The self starter motor consumes a large Handling of a new vehicle in the initial 50 hours is current. Never operate it continuously for very important. Handling in this term may have more than 10 seconds.
① Starting the engine ② Stopping the engine ● By moving the accelerator lever to the [Low speed] position and turning the main switch to the [OFF] position, the engine stops. 3. Lifting and lowering the mower (1) Move the cock to the [Open] position. (2) Take the driver’s seat.
Section 6 Operation and works 4. Starting, turning and stopping ② How to turn Warning Warning ● When starting the machine, give a sign to ● Before turning the machine, reduce the people around the machine, make sure of running speed sufficiently. If you turn keeping the safety and start the machine gently a high speed, the machine may turn avoiding sudden start.
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① Cautions for operation of mower ④ Cutting speed (1) If you operate the mower for the first time, or Always keep the highest rotating speed of the not accustomed to the machine, learn how to cutting blades for smooth cutting operation. By operate on a flat surface before operating it.
Section 6 Operation and works 6. Loading on and unloading from [ Work flow ] truck Warning Selection of operation ● When loading or unloading the machine onto or from the truck, place the truck on a flat surface not prevented by the traffic, stop the engine of the truck, apply the side brake and chock the wheels.
7. Power steering <Loading> (1) Lift up the implement. Caution (2) Load the implement gently in the straight direction to the footboards. ● While the engine is running, the steering (3) Operate the steering handle carefully not to wheel can be steered very lightly. Be careful allow the wheels to get out of the footboards.
Section 7 Care after operation 1. Care after operation 3. Cleaning the radiator (1) Pull down the front screen frontward. Danger ● When covering the machine with a sheet, stop the engine and confirm that the engine and muffler have completely cooled down. Otherwise, a fire may arise.
Section 7 Care after operation 4. Care when not in use for a long time Warning ● When storing the machine, remove the battery and pull out the key and keep them in custody. Otherwise, an accident may result. When storing the vehicle for a long time (more than 1 month), service as follows before storing.
Section 8 Handling of mower 1. Removing the mower Warning ● Install or remove the mower on a flat and stable surface. In the night time, illuminate properly. Otherwise, an accident may result. ● When installing or removing the mower by moving the machine, do not permit a person to be around the machine or to get between the machine and mower.
Section 8 Handling of mower 3. Positioning of No. 4 and 5 mowers for maintenance ● No.4 and 5 mowers can be positioned as shown below when servicing them for maintenance. (1) Position when changing the rear roller bracket and discharge cover positions (2) Turn the adjusting nuts (right and left) clockwise with a spanner and decrease the clearance between the rotary blades and...
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(2) Position when lapping ● To return to the original position, start the engine and move the lifting/lowering lever to ● Lower the reel on a flat and stable ground. the lifting side. When the reel unit lifted ● Pull out the L-shaped pin from the rolling above the ground, move the lifting/lowering arm.
Section 8 Handling of mower 4. Adjusting the cutting height ● Before adjusting the cutting height, align the rotary blades and lower blade. ● Adjust the cutting height for all of the 5 mower units. ● To cut the grass evenly to a required height, adjust the front and rear rollers.
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(3) Loosen the butterfly nut of the cutting height gauge nut, measure the clearance between the screw head bottom and gauge (below the screw neck) with a measure, adjust the size to the mowing height, and fix the screw tightening the butterfly nut. ●...
Section 8 Handling of mower 5. Adjusting the cutting quality by lapping (grinding) Warning ● Be sure to use the blade aligning fixture to rotate the rotary blade. ● Be sure to coat the rotary blade with abrasive using a brush. (1) Set the change-over valve levers to the stop side at 5 points.
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Move change-over valve lever gradually to the rotating side. The rotary blade starts to rotate. Adjust the rotating speed to a desired value with the lever. Keep grinding for some time. When the contact sound disappears, move the change-over valve to the stop side to stop rotating and stop the engine.
Section 8 Handling of mower 6. Down pressure spring 7. Fixing the mower steering angle ● Each mower is provided with a down ● Steering angle of each mower is provided so pressure spring. The spring functions to keep that the damage on the turf at the time of the mower and ground always in contact with turning of the machine is reduced.
Section 9 Periodical inspections and services Warning Every day inspections and services secure the machine performance and safe and smooth ● Periodical inspections and services should works. be performed in a place clear of traffic danger. In order to prevent troubles due to imperfect Place the machine on a flat and stable services of the machine, have it undergone ground not to allow the vehicle to fall down or...
Section 9 Periodical inspections and services 1. Periodical inspection list ○ Main machine Inspection ● Replacement Time on hour meter Refer ence page Inspection item Check every 5 hours after start of operation. Engine oil ● ● ● ● ● ●...
3. Oil and water supply list Oil used maintenance E.O. item Diesel engine oil All season, SAE10W/30 Implement –5℃~25℃: SAE20W C.G. ① (reel) 10℃~35℃: SAE30 G.O. Cylinder C.C. ② HST oil, equivalent to ISO VG46 C.G. Lift arm C.G. ③ Chassis grease or universal Hydraulic oil grease No.2...
Section 9 Periodical inspections and services 4. Checking the fuel level and 5. Checking and changing oil at replenishing the oil each part Danger Danger ● Do not replenish the fuel with a cigarette in ● Never supply oil while the engine is running the mouth or do not illuminate by an open or hot.
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[Cautions for handling] Removing the oil filler cap ● Check the oil level before the engine is started or when cold. ● Stop the machine on a horizontal surface and check the oil level at a horizontal condition. ● Never flow the exhaust oil to a river or sewage.
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Section 9 Periodical inspections and services ③ Transmission oil ④ Rear axle oil Exchange the front transmission oil every 600 Change the rear axle oil every 600 hours. hours. Inspection Inspection Pull out the plug from the oil filler port on the left Oil filler port and level gauge are positioned above the rear axle, wipe the gauge top cleanly, under the seat.
6. Replacing the elements Changing the oil ① Engine oil element Drain the oil from the rear axle center, and right and left drain plugs under the rear axle. After The element is of the cartridge type. Replace the draining the oil completely, tighten the drain plug, element after 50 hours of operation first, and and supply new oil from the oil filler port on the then every 200 hours thereafter.
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Section 9 Periodical inspections and services ② Oil filter The oil filter is of the cartridge type. Replace the oil filter after 50 hours of operation first and then every 300 hours thereafter. (1) After draining the HST oil, turn the strainer in the hydraulic oil tank clockwise and remove.
7. Inspecting and changing the cooling water Danger ● Do not open the radiator cap while the engine is running or immediately after the engine stops. Stop the engine and wait until the engine has cooled down before opening the cap. Otherwise, hot water gushes out and you may be burnt.
Section 9 Periodical inspections and services 8. Cleaning and replacing the air [Cautions for handling] ● When changing the cooling water, be sure to cleaner element add rustproof solution and idle the engine for The air cleaner removes sand from the air 5 minutes to facilitate the mixing of rustproof flowing in to prevent wear of the cylinder liner solution.
Warning 9. Inspecting the battery Danger ● Make sure that the battery level is between the upper and lower limits. Do not allow it to ● When inspecting or charging the battery, be under the lower limit. Otherwise, the pole never permit a fire near the battery.
Section 9 Periodical inspections and services 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. rear axle pivot...
13. Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt Cautions ● Be sure to stop the engine. ● Inspect and adjust the fan belt when the engine is cold. Otherwise, you may be burnt. Open the rear cover, push the middle point of the fan belt by a force of about 10N (1kgf) to check that the belt deflection is about 4mm, and check for damage of the belt.
Section 9 Periodical inspections and services 15. Inspecting and replacing the 16. Inspecting the tire fuse and fusible link ① Inspecting the tire Remove the fuse box cover and inspect the fuse. Check if the tire air pressure of front and rear If the fuse has blown out, replace with the one wheels is proper.
18. Inspecting and adjusting the brake Warning ● Check if the brake does not work improperly or unevenly. Otherwise, an accident may be caused. Step the brake pedal and check for the play as specified (15 – 20 mm) and simultaneous working on the right and left wheels.
Section 10 Diagnosis Section 10 Diagnosis Warning Warning ● If the engine does not work satisfactorily, be sure to stop the engine and diagnose referring to the list ● If the engine does not work satisfactorily, be sure to stop the engine and diagnose referring to the list below.
Condition Inspection item Remedy Too much engine oil Extract the oil down to proper amount. White smoke from muffler Too low engine oil viscosity Change the oil to one of proper viscosity. Reduced engine oil Replenish the oil to specified level. Engine oil pressure lamp Failed pressure switch Replace the switch.
Section 10 Diagnosis 4. Electrical Condition Inspection item Remedy Burnt-out electric bulb Replace the bulb. Blown out fuse Replace the fuse. Lamp does not light up Wiring coming out of socket Check and set. (optional) Improper contact Check and clean the earth and terminal.
Section 11 Others 1. Major consumables Engine system Part code Name Q’ty/unit Remarks 1. Major consumables 080109061 Fan belt Engine 140517020 Oil filter Part code Name Quantity/unit Remarks 360720020 Fuel element Fuel 080109061 Fan belt Hydraulic, air cleaner and belt related parts 140517020 Oil filter Part code...
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