INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing an ISEKI mower. This operator’s manual is intended to provide the information necessary for operating and maintaining your mower safely and properly. The contents are mainly composed of the following two items: Safety instructions:...
2) For TH4330, 4290, 4260 tractors ..................26 CHAPTER 5. INSTALLATION ON THE TM TRACTOR .............. 28 Ⅰ. SSM48 / SRM48 ........................28 5-1. Before installation ......................28 5-2. Installation of the bracket and cylinder on the tractor ............ 28 5-3.
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7-2. Cutting height adjustment ....................46 7-3. Starting mowing operation....................47 7-4. Stopping the mower ......................48 7-5. Emergency stop ........................ 48 7-6. Efficient mowing ........................ 48 1) Mowing plan and method ....................48 2) For preventing damage of turf ..................49 3) For mowing tall grass ......................
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION Read this manual thoroughly and carefully Never step on the mower deck. before starting the lawn mower for the first time. Especially abide by the instruction for safe oper- Be sure to alert them by signaling before you ation.
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION Service the machine in a place sufficiently illu- minated in order to avoid unexpected accidents. The engine, muffler, radiator, etc. are very hot just after operation, so wait until those heated parts cool down sufficiently to avoid burns. Avoid high-pressure fluids.
1-2. Position of the safety labels Pay attention to the safety labels on the mower, and observe the instructions they give to avoid physical injuries. 1) For TM3240, 3200, 3160 tractors SSM48-TM3160E4 Fig.1-1...
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION (1) Danger label (4) Hot label Caution: Caution: Keep clear of the mower blades while the Keep clear the hot surface.(6) Maintenance engine is running. label (2) Belt label (5) PTO label Caution: Caution: Do not remove the safety covers while the Keep clear of the PTO shaft while the engine is engine is running.
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK SSM54-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.1-2 (1) Danger label (3) Discharge label Caution: Caution: Keep clear of the mower blades while the Keep a safe distance from the mower. engine is running. (2) Belt label (4) Hot label Caution: Caution:...
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION SSM60-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.1-3 (5) PTO label Caution: Keep clear of the PTO shaft while the engine is running. (6) Maintenance label Caution: Shut off the engine and remove the starter key before perform...
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK SRM48-TM3160E4 Fig.1-4 SMM54-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.1-5...
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION (1) Belt label (4) PTO label Caution: Caution: Do not remove the safety covers while the Keep clear of the PTO shaft while the engine is engine is running. running. (2) Hot label (5) Maintenance label Caution: Caution: Keep clear the hot surface.
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK 2) For TH4330, 4290, 4260 tractors SSM60-TH4330E4 Fig.1-6 (1) Belt label (2) Hot label Caution: Caution: Do not remove the safety covers while the Keep clear the hot surface engine is running.
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION (3) Danger label (6) Maintenance label Caution: Caution: Keep clear of the mower blades while the Shut off the engine and remove the starter key engine is running. before performing maintenance or repair work. (4) PTO label 1-3.
Mid-Mount Mower. Every effort has been to provide correct and concise information to you, the operator, as available at date of publication. Your ISEKI Dealer is available, should items in Caution: In some of the illustrations used in this this manual or details of your machine not be Operator Instruction Book, panels or guards understood.
Each mower is identified by means of model and serial numbers. To ensure prompt, efficient service when order- ing parts or requesting repairs from authorized ISEKI Dealer, record these numbers in the spaces provided. Machine Model Number: Machine Serial Number:...
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK The mower identification plate (1) is located on SRM48-TM3160E4 the right-hand side of the deck. SSM48-TM3160E4 Fig.2-5 Fig.2-2 SMM54-TM3240E4 / HE4 SSM54-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.2-6 Fig.2-3 SSM60-TH4330E4 SSM60-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.2-4 Fig.2-7...
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK CHAPTER 3. SPECIFICATIONS SSM48-TM3160E4 Model SSM48-TM3160E4 Suitable Machine TM3160-F Type Rotary Mower Discharge Type Side Discharge Cutting Width 48" (1224) inch (mm) Number of Blades Dimension Overall Length 33.9 (862) inch (mm) Overall Width 60.0 (1523)
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CHAPTER 3. SPECIFICATIONS SSM54-TM3240E4 / HE4 Model SSM54-TM3240E4 SSM54-TM3240HE4 Suitable Machine TM3240-F TM3200-F TM3240-FH TM3200-FH Type Rotary Mower Discharge Type Side Discharge Cutting Width 54" (1369) inch (mm) Number of Blades Dimension Overall Length 36.6 (929) inch (mm) Overall Width 67.2 (1708) inch (mm) Overall Height...
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK SSM60-TM3240E4 / HE4 Model SSM60-TM3240E4 SSM60-TM3240HE4 Suitable Machine TM3240-F TM3200-F TM3240-FH TM3200-FH Type Rotary Mower Discharge Type Side Discharge Cutting Width 60" (1524) inch (mm) Number of Blades Dimension Overall Length 39.2 (995) inch (mm) Overall Width 74.5 (1893)
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CHAPTER 3. SPECIFICATIONS SRM48-TM3160E4 Model SRM48-TM3160E4 Suitable Machine TM3160-F Type Rotary Mower Discharge Type Side Discharge Cutting Width 48" (1225) inch (mm) Number of Blades Dimension Overall Length 33.2 (842) inch (mm) Overall Width 50.1 (1272) inch (mm) Overall Height 10.8 (274) inch (mm) Weight (Mower Deck + Linkage)
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK SMM54-TM3240E4/HE4 Model SMM54-TM3240E4 SMM54-TM3240HE4 Suitable Machine TM3240-F TM3200-F TM3240-FH TM3200-FH Type Rotary Mower Discharge Type Side Discharge Cutting Width 54" (1369) inch (mm) Number of Blades Dimension Overall Length 38.7 (983) inch (mm) Overall Width 57.0 (1449) inch (mm)
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CHAPTER 3. SPECIFICATIONS SSM60-TH4330E4 Model SSM60-TH4330E4 Suitable Machine TH4260-F/-FH TH4330-FH TH4290-F/-FH Type Rotary Mower Discharge Type Side Discharge Cutting Width 60" (1524) inch (mm) Number of Blades Dimension Overall Length 39.2 (995) inch (mm) Overall Width 74.5 (1893) inch (mm) Overall Height 14.3 (364) inch (mm)
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK CHAPTER 4. NAME OF MAJOR COMPONENTS 1) For TM3240, 3200, 3160 tractors SSM48-TM3160E4 SSM54-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.4-1 Fig.4-2 Mower deck Mower deck Gear box Gear box Universal joint Universal joint Discharge cover Discharge cover...
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CHAPTER 4. NAME OF MAJOR COMPONENTS SSM60-TM3240E4 / HE4 SRM48-TM3160E4 Fig.4-3 Fig.4-4 Mower deck Mower deck Gear box Gear box Universal joint Universal joint Discharge cover Discharge cover Belt cover (LH) Belt cover (LH) Belt cover (RH) Belt cover (RH) Belt Belt Pulley...
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK CHAPTER 5. INSTALLATION ON THE TM TRACTOR Ⅰ Ⅰ . SSM48 / SRM48 5-1. Before installation - Place the tractor on level, hard ground. - Stop the engine and draw the engine key before mounting or dismounting the drive shaft.
CHAPTER 5. INSTALLATION ON THE TM TRACTOR 5-3. Installation of the linkage on the tractor Fig.5-2 a. Install the MID-ARM (LH)(3) onto the MID- d. Connect the REAR LINK (5) and the CYLIN- BRACKET (LH) (9) by using the PIN (16X43) DER (6) by using the PIN (15X88) (14) and (11) and RING PIN (13).
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK 5-4. Installation of the mower deck Fig.5-3 a. Before installing the mower deck Install the FRONT ARM (2) onto the mower Set the height of all gauge wheels to the lowest deck. position. g.
CHAPTER 5. INSTALLATION ON THE TM TRACTOR 5-5. Installation of the drive shaft Fig.5-4 a. The drive shaft should be mounted or dismount- ed always at the tractor side. b. Install the drive shaft of the mower deck (1) onto the MID PTO shaft of the tractor as installed.
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK 5-6. Link adjustment Fig.5-5 a. Start the engine and lift the link up to the highest position by the hydraulic control lever/switch, and stop the engine. b. Under this condition, adjust the length of the adjuster of the REAR LINK (5) so that the ground clearance of the bottom surface of the mower deck (1) is 120mm.
CHAPTER 5. INSTALLATION ON THE TM TRACTOR Ⅱ Ⅱ .SSM54,60 / SMM54 5-7. Before installation - Place the tractor on level, hard ground. - Stop the engine and draw the engine key before mounting or dismounting the drive shaft. - Shift the transmission range shift lever to the neutral position.
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK 5-9. Installation of the linkage on the tractor Fig.5-7 a. Install the MID-ARM (LH)(3) onto the MID- BRACKET (LH) (10) by using the PIN (16X43) (13) and RING PIN (16). b. Install the MID-ARM (RH)(4) onto the MID- BRACKET (RH) (11) by using the PIN (16X43) (13) and RING PIN (16).
CHAPTER 5. INSTALLATION ON THE TM TRACTOR 5-10. Installation of the mower deck Fig.5-8 a. Before installing the mower deck Set the height of all gauge wheels to the lowest position. b. Start the engine and lift up the link to the highest position by the hydraulic control lever/switch.
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK 5-11. Installation of the drive shaft Fig.5-9 a. The drive shaft should be mounted or dismount- ed always at the tractor side. b. Install the drive shaft of the mower deck (1) onto the MID PTO shaft of the tractor as installed.
CHAPTER 5. INSTALLATION ON THE TM TRACTOR 5-12. Link adjustment Fig.5-10 a. Start the engine and lift the link up to the highest position by the hydraulic control lever/switch, and stop the engine. b. Under this condition, adjust the length of the adjuster of the REAR LINK (5) so that the ground clearance of the bottom surface of the mower deck (1) is 150mm.
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK 5-13. Installation of the height adjuster Fig.5-11 g. It is turned clockwise until a shaft is turned more a. Lift down the mower deck to the lowest position. to the right and passed through one more head hole of the sticks and a nut rises from the link.
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CHAPTER 5. INSTALLATION ON THE TM TRACTOR Fig.5-12...
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK CHAPTER 6. INSTALLATION ON THE TH TRACTOR 6-1. Before installation - Place the tractor on level, hard ground. - Stop the engine and draw the engine key before mounting or dismounting the drive shaft. - Shift the transmission range shift lever to the neutral position.
CHAPTER 6. INSTALLATION ON THE TH TRACTOR 6-3. Installation of the linkage on the tractor Fig.6-2 a. Install ARM/MID/LH (3) onto BRACK- ET/MID/LH (11) by using the PIN/16X43 (13) and RING PIN (15). b. Install ARM/MID/RH (4) onto BRACK- ET/MID/RH (12) by using the PIN/16X43 (13) and RING PIN (15).
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK 6-4. Installation of the mower deck Fig.6-3 a. Before installing the mower deck Set the height of all gauge wheels to the lowest position. (30mm) Turn the rear gauge wheels sideways. b. Start the engine and lift up the link to the highest position.
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CHAPTER 6. INSTALLATION ON THE TH TRACTOR Fig.6-4 e. Turn the main switch to "ON" position and lift down the link to the lowest position. Connect the ARM/MID/LH(3)and ARM/MID/RH (4) to the mower deck. g. Hook the ARM/FRONT (2) onto the BRACK- ET/FRONT/LH (9) and BRACKET/FRONT/RH (10) fasten them by turning the lever.
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK 6-5. Link adjustment Fig.6-5 a. Start the engine and lift the link up to the highest position by the hydraulic control lever. Stop the engine and turn the rear gauge wheels frontward. b. Under this condition, adjust the length of LINK/REAR (5) so that the clearance between ground and bottom of the deck is 140mm.
CHAPTER 6. INSTALLATION ON THE TH TRACTOR 6-6. Installation of the height adjuster Fig.6-6 a. Lift down the mower deck to the lowest position. Put WASHER/13X26X06 (23) at the tip of SHAFT/ADJUST (7) and fix it with 2 pcs of b.
All safety shields, guards, and covers should always be in position and functioning properly. Lost or damaged ones should be replaced with new ISEKI's genuine parts. - Especially before starting the mower, be sure to inspect visually to see that the blade and blade tightening bolts are not worn, damaged or loose.
CHAPTER 7. MOWER OPERATION SSM60-TH4330E4 b. Shift the lift lever to the down position. Note: Lower the mower until the gauge wheels land positively on the ground without fail. When the lift lever is released in an improper position, the mower will be hung in the air.
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK Important: 7-6. Efficient mowing When adjustment of the cutting height is required during operation, turn the PTO switch - Be sure to mow at full throttle. to the OFF position, raise the mower to the high- est with the lift lever, stop the engine, shift the - Choose an adequate traveling speed in accor- transmission range shift lever to the neutral posi-...
CHAPTER 7. MOWER OPERATION 2) For preventing damage of turf c. Select a sufficiently slow traveling speed and avoid sudden starts, turns and acceleration. If not a. Mowing is desirable in the afternoon or late the turf may be damaged. afternoon when the grass is dew-free, thus pre- venting the mower from heavy clogging.
Replace oil after the initial 50 hours of operation 1) Inspection of oil level and then after every 200 hours of operation. Important: SSM48,54,60-TM Check oil level after every 50 hours of operation. SMM54,SRM48 Remove the level plug located on the left side wall of the gear case.
CHAPTER 8. INSPECTION AND SERVICE OF EACH PART SSM60-TH4330E4 Make sure that the belt runs around the pulleys and it is completely seated in the belt ways of each pulley. Then give proper tension to the ten- sion spring with the tension rod. Re-install the drive shaft cover, the belt covers and the blades.
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK SSM48-TM3160E4 SSM60-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.8-4 Fig.8-6 A: 138 - 140 mm (5.4 - 5.5 inch.) A: 136 - 138 mm (5.3 - 5.4 inch.) B: 1 - 1.2 mm (0.04 - 0.05 inch) B: 1 - 1.2 mm (0.04 - 0.05 inch)
Loosen the tension rod b. Disengage the belt from the pulleys and install a new one. Note: Use a belt specified by ISEKI. c. Adjust the spring tension with the tension rod as shown in "Inspection of the belt tension". Fig.8-9 Note: A: 136-138 mm (5.3-5.4inch.)
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK 8-3. Inspection and replacement of the c. Check the blades for balance and ground clear- blades ance of the blades. Important: Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibra- 1) Inspection of the blades tion. Blades should be checked on a blade bal- ancer before installation.
Replace old blades with new ones. Make sure that all rollers turn smoothly. Note: Insist on ISEKI genuine blades when replacing. - When the wheels and rollers are hard to turn, d. Tighten the bolt for blade temporarily to deter- disassemble them and clean them.
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK CHAPTER 9. LUBRICATING AND GREASING POINTS The parts listed below should be lubricated periodi- cally with the lubricants specified. 1) For TM3240, 3200, 3160 tractors SSM48-TM3160E4 Fig.9-1 Ref. No. Description Lubricant to be used...
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CHAPTER 9. LUBRICATING AND GREASING POINTS SSM54-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.9-2 Ref. No. Description Lubricant to be used Quantity Gear Box Gear Oil: SAE40 250 cc Center Metal Grease Inject until grease overflow Side Metal Grease Inject until grease overflow Tension Arm Grease Inject until grease overflow Gauge Wheel...
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK SSM60-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.9-3 Ref. No. Description Lubricant to be used Quantity Gear Box Gear Oil: SAE40 250 cc Center Metal Grease Inject until grease overflow Side Metal Grease Inject until grease overflow Tension Arm Grease Inject until grease overflow...
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CHAPTER 9. LUBRICATING AND GREASING POINTS SRM48-TM3160E4 Fig.9-4 Ref. No. Description Lubricant to be used Quantity Gear Box Gear Oil: SAE40 250 cc Center Metal Grease Inject until grease overflow Side Metal Grease Inject until grease overflow Tension Arm Grease Inject until grease overflow Gauge Wheel Grease...
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK SMM54-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.9-5 Ref. No. Description Lubricant to be used Quantity Gear Box Gear Oil: SAE40 250 cc Center Metal Grease Inject until grease overflow Side Metal Grease Inject until grease overflow Tension Arm Grease Inject until grease overflow...
CHAPTER 9. LUBRICATING AND GREASING POINTS 2) For TH4330, 4290, 4260 tractors SSM60-TH4330E4 Fig.9-6 Ref. No. Description Lubricant to be used Quantity Gear Box Gear Oil: SAE80 380-420 cc Center Metal Grease Inject until grease overflow Side Metal Grease Inject until grease overflow Tension Arm Grease Inject until grease overflow...
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK CHAPTER 10. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY - As for the detachment of the mower from the 10-2. Backlash adjustment tractor. a. Prepare the special jig as shown to measure the - Remove the belt covers and other necessary parts backlash at R25 mm of the output shaft.
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK SSM60-TH4330E4 Fig.10-3 Important: • Inspect the oil seals for wear and deformation. (Oil seals are fundamentally consumable parts, so disassemble ones should be replaced with new ones.) • When installing on oil seal, take care not to allow the lips of the oil seal to turn up or the oil seal to be installed slanted.
Check each part for damage and repair or replace damaged ones for the next operation. Important: Insist on ISEKI genuine parts when replacing. Store the mower in a dry place with wooden blocks placed under it and cover with tarpaulin or the like.
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK CHAPTER 12. TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles Remedies Presumable causes ・ Drive belt is not installed properly ・ Check belt and correct ・ Blades are installed upside down ・ Re-install them correctly ・ Grass is too moist ・...
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CHAPTER 12. TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles Remedies Presumable causes ・ Broken or unbalanced blades ・ Replace them with new ones ・ Loose blade tightening nuts ・ Re-tighten them ・ Clogged inside of mower or foreign ・ Clean ・ matter caught in a pulley ・...
OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK CHAPTER 13. PACKING PARTS LIST 1) For TM3240, 3200, 3160 tractors SSM48-TM3160E4 Fig.13-1 Description Part Code. Description Part Code. DECK/MOWER/48 PIN/REAR/LH COMP 8595-609-270-0 ARM/FRONT PIN/REAR/RH COMP 8595-609-280-0 ARM/MID/LH HOSE/DELIVERY ASSY 1682-408-220-0A ARM/MID/RH CONNECTOR...
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CHAPTER 13. PACKING PARTS LIST SSM54-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.13-2 Description Part Code. Description Part Code. DECK/MOWER/54/M HOSE/DELIVERY ASSY 1682-408-220-1B ARM/FRONT SET ADAPTER/L/PT1/8 1675-506-002-0B ARM/MID/LH SET BAND/WIRE/250 1342-402-006-0 ARM/MID/RH SET NUT/ADJUST 8657-611-001-0A LINK/REAR SET WASHER/13X26X06 8657-611-003-0 CYLINDER SET PLATE/I/25X80 8657-611-005-0 SHAFT/ADJUST SET BOLT/7T/M12X30 V201-361-203-0 PLATE/GUIDE SET...
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK SSM60-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.13-3 Description Part Code. Description Part Code. DECK/MOWER/54/M HOSE/DELIVERY ASSY 1682-408-220-1B ARM/FRONT SET ADAPTER/L/PT1/8 1675-506-002-0B ARM/MID/LH SET BAND/WIRE/250 1342-402-006-0 ARM/MID/RH SET NUT/ADJUST 8657-611-001-0A LINK/REAR SET WASHER/13X26X06 8657-611-003-0 CYLINDER SET PLATE/I/25X80 8657-611-005-0 SHAFT/ADJUST SET BOLT/7T/M12X30...
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OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL FOR MOWER DECK SMM54-TM3240E4 / HE4 Fig.13-5 Description Part Code. Description Part Code. DECK/MOWER/54/M ADAPTER/L/PT1/8 1675-506-002-0B ARM/FRONT SET BAND/WIRE/250 1342-402-006-0 ARM/MID/LH SET NUT/ADJUST 8657-611-001-0A ARM/MID/RH SET WASHER/13X26X06 8657-611-003-0 LINK/REAR SET PLATE/I/25X80 8657-611-005-0 CYLINDER SET BOLT/7T/M12X30 V201-361-203-0 SHAFT/ADJUST SET BOLT/7T/M10X35 V203-361-003-5...
CHAPTER 13. PACKING PARTS LIST 2) For TM4330, 4290, 4260 tractors SSM60-TM4330E4 Fig.13-6 Description Part Code. Description Part Code. DECK/MOWER/60/THX SET PIN/15X71 8654-610-001-0 ARM/FRONT SET HOSE/HYDRO/900 ASSY 1682-408-220-1B ARM/MID/LH SET ELBOW/1/4-PT3/8 1683-273-054-0A ARM/MID/RH SET BAND/WIRE/250 1342-402-006-0 LINK/REAR SET NUT/ADJUST 8657-611-001-0A CYLINDER SET WASHER/13X26X06 8657-611-003-0...
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SSM48 SSM54 SSM60 SRM48 SMM54 Overseas Business Department 3-14, Nishi-Nippori, 5-chome, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo 116-8541, Japan Phone: (03) 5604-7658 Fax: (03) 5604-7703 OM/SM-SSM60/-EN-10 0406-01-200 Printed in Japan...
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