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Introduction Thank you for purchasinɡ the Shibaura Greens Mower. Please read this operator's manual before operatinɡ this mower. This manual includes warninɡ information based on certain rules defined for the use of this mower. Be sure to understand these rules before you use the mower. Warning Information There are three types of warninɡs in this manual. Warning: This information calls the operator's attention to the risk of injury if operations are not performed as indicated. Prohibited: This information indicates actions and operations that are prohibited not only for the operator but also for all other people. Required: This information indicates required actions that must be taken by the operator durinɡ work. These three types of warninɡs are described in more detail below. Warning Information DANGER ・Failure to observe the information indicated will result in serious injury or death. WARNING ・Failure to observe the information indicated could result in serious injury or death. IMPORTANT ・Failure to observe the information indicated could result in damage to the mower. ・Failure to observe the information indicated could result in injury. NOTE ・Failure to observe the information indicated could result in criminal charges or repair costs. Prohibited Required Operations and actions that must not be performed when usinɡ the Operations and actions that must be performed when usinɡ the mower are indicated alonɡ with the " " Prohibited symbol. This mower ...
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Contents 1. Labels and Warning Labels ■Descriptions of the warning labels …………………………………………………………………………………………………3 2. Names of Parts ■Names and Functions of Parts ……………………………………………………………………………………………………5 3. Cautions before Operation ■In Case of Injury ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 ■Be sure to stop the engine before performing inspection, maintenance, or repair. ………………………………………6 ■Allow the engine to cool before performing inspection, maintenance, or repair.
1. Labels and Warning Labels Warning !Before operating this mower, check the loca- tion of all the labels and thoroughly understand their meanings. No Parts No Name Q'ty Meaning ① A90110190 Label : Shibaura logo 1 Company name A90110201 Label : G-EXE22 ②...
Labels and Warning Labels ■ Descriptions of the warning labels The warnin labels are affixed near the dan erous areas. Before operatin this mower, be sure to thorou hly understand their meanin s. Warning Be sure to read this operator's manual and understand its contents before operating this mower. Warning Be sure to understand the contents of the operator's manual and stop the engine before performing any maintenance work. Danger Personnel other than operators should keep enough distance from the mower. An accident may occur due to scattering of hazardous materials. Danger Be sure to mount all the covers. There is a risk of getting hands or legs caught in the mower. Danger B e s u r e t o m o u n t a l l t h e covers. There is a risk of ...
2. Names of Parts !In this manual, the front, rear, top, bottom, left, and right sides of the mower are referred to as represented 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. Names shown in parentheses () indicate parts that are not shown in figures.
Names of Parts ■ Names and Functions of Parts Name Function !Hold the grips to maintain the position and change the direction of the Handle mower during operation. !Hold the grips when operating the mower. Grip !This lever is used to engage the brakes and stop the progress of the Brake lever mower.
3. Cautions before Operation ■ In Case of Injury !Keep a list of phone numbers for medical facilities, fire de- Fi r e depar t m ent partments, and ambulance services in an easily visible loca- Hospi t a l tion near a telephone.
Cautions before Operation ■ Be sure to install the bucket before operating the mower. Warning Bucket !Be sure to keep the bucket installed whenever the engine is running. The bucket is used to prevent the operator from coming into contact with the blades and/ or the mower.
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. !Fuel should be added and/or stored in a facility that conforms with the ordinances of the Fire Service Act.
Cautions before Operation ■ Stop the engine if there are abnormal vibrations. Warning Abnormal vibration? Stop the engine! !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.
Cautions before Operation ■ Maintain correct posture when operating the mower and/or run- ning the engine. Warning Maintain the basic posture. !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 bucket before running the engine, and maintain correct ba- sic posture.
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. !If you experience pain while operating the mower, immediately stop working and consult a physician.
4. Preparations before Operation ■ Installing the bucket Warning Bucket fittings !Be sure to install the bucket before performing mowing work or operating the mower. Front roller height adjustment knob 〈Installing the bucket〉 1. Insert the bucket down between the round bar and plate on the left and right bucket clamps, and between the left and right front roller height adjustment knobs, until it stops.
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Preparations before Operation 〈Removing/installing the tires〉 !Follow the "Engaging the stand" procedure on the previous page to make sure the stand is in a stable position before removing/installing the tires. Stopper Removing the tires 1. Engage the stand, and then insert a rock or stick in front Stand of the front roller as a stopper so that the stand will not disengage even if the mower is bumped by a worker.
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 engine while the engine is still very hot.
Preparations before Operation ■ Inspecting/replacing engine oil Warning !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 spilled during inspection/replacement.
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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 pur- chased, and then at approximately every 100 hours of use thereafter.
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- spections produce abnormal results.
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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 to- ward the operator.
5. Operation ■ Starting and stopping the engine Danger Make sure there is nobody in front, behind, or on either side. !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 fuel storage area before starting the engine.
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Operation 8. Move the ▽ mark on the throttle lever to the position mid- way between "H" and "L". Throttle lever 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.
Operation ■ Operating the mower 〈Transport by running the engine〉 Make sure there are no people in Warning front, behind, or to either side. !Before running the engine, make sure there are no people within 5m in front of the mower, or 3 m behind and to either side of the mower. Place the shift knob in the "H"...
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 Ramps mower when loading/unloading it.
Operation ■ Operation prior to mowing Warning !Be sure to operate the work roller clutch know and the shift know from the side of the mower. !Be sure to install the bucket before operating the clutches and starting grass cutting work. !In order to perform grass cutting work with the mower, it is necessary to engage the blade clutch and the work roller clutch.
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Operation 〈Engaging the blade clutch〉 1. After engaging the work roller clutch, make sure once more that the mower will not move, and then move the blade clutch lever to the "Run" position. 〈Starting grass cutting work〉 Blade clutch lever Warning !Be sure to install the bucket before starting grass cutting work.
Operation ■ Grass cutting work Warning !Be sure to operate the work roller clutch know and the shift know from the side of the mower. !Be sure to install the bucket before operating the clutches and starting grass cutting work. 〈Moving forward and turning〉...
6. Adjustments ■ Adjusting cutting sharpness !This mower is shipped from the factory with the gap between the blades and the lower blade set to its greatest distance, to prevent damage by the blades during transport. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust this gap before performing grass cutting work.
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Adjustments !The gap between the blades and the lower blade is nar- Wrench rowed by rotating the lower blade adjustment handles in the clockwise direction, and widened by rotating the han- dles 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.
Adjustments ■ Adjusting blade height Work Front roller Warning Rear roller ea o e attachment height adjustment adjustment knob knob !Be sure to stop the engine, and disengage the Front Front main clutch, blade clutch, and work roller clutch roller roller Blade height Blade height before adjusting cutting height.
Adjustments 6. Place the cutting height gauge against the portion of the Adjustment knob front roller that contacts the ground and the rear roller, Front roller and then turn the height adjustment knob for the front Clockwise direction roller until the neck of the screw in the center of the gauge Lower is at the same height as the top of the lower blade.
Adjustments ■ Adjusting cutting sharpness with wrapping (polishing the blades) Warning !Be sure to stop the engine, and disengage the main clutch, blade clutch, and work roller clutch before performing wrapping. !When turning the blades with the wrapping ma- chine, be careful to avoid getting your hands, Brush feet, or clothing within the turning radius of the Be sure to use a brush to ...
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Adjustments 5. Insert a newspaper strip between the blades and the lower Add a mark blade, and use the "blade alignment tool" to turn the blades from top to bottom and test the cutting sharpness. Use chalk to mark the position where the cutting sharpness is best.
Adjustments ■ Adjusting various parts 〈Adjusting engine parts〉 !Adjustments related to engine trouble, such as adjustment of the carburetor, affect the basic performance of the mower and should be performed by a Shibaura business or sales office. 〈Adjusting the brakes〉 Warning Front cover !Be sure to stop the engine, and disengage the...
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Adjustments 〈Adjusting the main clutch〉 Warning Front cover !Be sure to stop the engine, and disengage the main clutch and blade clutch before adjusting the clutch. !Immediately after stopping the engine, wait for the engine to cool before making adjustments. Installation knob 1.
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Adjustments 〈Adjusting the blade clutch〉 Warning Front cover !Be sure to stop the engine, and disengage the blade clutch before adjusting the clutch. !Immediately after stopping the engine, wait for the engine to cool before making adjustments. Installation knob 1. Turn the installation knob on the front cover in the coun- terclockwise direction to loosen it, and open the cover by lifting it upwards with your hands.
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Adjustments 〈Adjusting the grass cutting position (offset movement system)〉 Warning Weight !Be sure to stop the engine and disengage the main clutch and blade clutch. !In order to mow greens according to your preference, it is Stand necessary to adjust the grass clipping position. Cut some sections first and make adjustments as necessary.
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Adjustments 〈Adjusting the wind shield〉 Warning Front cover !Be sure to stop the engine and disengage the main clutch and blade clutch. Installation knob !The manner in which grass cuttings flow into the bucket changes depending upon the condition of the grass. Cut some grass and make adjustments as necessary.
7. Maintenance ■ Inspecting and replacing spark plugs Warning !Do not smoke or keep open flames nearby when inspecting/replacing the spark plug. !Inspect the spark plug after every 100 hours of use, and Spark plu replace it if it becomes difficult to start the engine. 1.
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. Important Coolin fin !Do not use water to wash high―temperature...
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. !Immediately after stopping the engine, wait for the engine to cool before cleaning. !Ensure thorough ventilation when cleaning the strainer.
Maintenance ■ Removing/installing the lower blade support Warning !Be sure to stop the engine before removing/in- stalling the lower blade support. !Wear thick work gloves or leather gloves when removing/installing the lower blade support. Cutter cover 〈Removing the lower blade support〉 1.
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. Cutter cover Important !The blades (rotating blades) can be used up to a radius of 5mm, and up to an outer diameter of 113mm (123mm when shipped from the fac- tory).
Maintenance 〈Installing the blades〉 !Install the cutter metal (left and right) and lower blade support onto the blade axle, and align the blades. !After aligning the blades, turn the lower blade adjustments handles on the left and right sides to 1/3 turn to tighten them.
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 will not be used for 60 days or longer, perform Do not store the mower in the following treatment procedure and then place it in stor- a location filled with gas.
Maintenance ■ Adding grease Warning !Use grease that is not deformed or degraded. !The figures below show areas where grease should be applied. Be sure to apply grease after every 15 work- ing days (30 hours). The arrows indicate rease nipples ( rease application locations). Always apply rease, in particular, in locations marked with an asterisk (*) (one application of ...
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 busi- ness or sales office where you purchased the mower for assistance. Trouble Cause Details...
9. Features/Specifications/Models/Accessories/Options ■ Features !This green mower is the industry's lightest (79kg) for mowing golf greens. (G―EXE22―OMEGA―S9) !With the industry's smallest axle pitch of 178mm, this model achieves superior contour following capability. Axle pitch (178mm) !A new development mission resulted in LOW/HI speeds and internal brakes.
Features/Specifications/Models/Accessories/Options !Grooming/thatching blades are changed to devil cutters, more appropriate for removing sprouts. Further, it offers superior durability. !Attachments (grooming, brushes, thatching) can be re- moved/installed with a single touch. !The flow of grass cuttings into the bucket can be ad- justed.