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SSM54 SBC950 O p e r a t o r ’ s M a n u a l FRONT MOWERS: Overseas Business Division SF225 & SF237 5-3-14, Nishi-Nippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo 116-8541, Japan Phone: (03) 5604-7658 Fax: (03) 5604-7703 MOWER DECKS: SCMA54 &...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.3. COLLECTOR DUMP LEVER (3) ....45 17. FAN BELT ............64 4.4. THROTTLE LEVER (4) ......45 18. BRAKE PEDAL PLAY ........65 5. OTHER CONTROLS ........45 19. NEUTRAL POSITION OF HST ..... 65 5.1. SAFETY SWITCHES ....... 45 20.
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. TO THE CUSTOMER Every time you see the words and symbols shown below in the manual and on the safety decals, you must take Before starting to operate the front mower for the first note of their instructions and warning.
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SF225, 237 2.4. All operators should evaluate their health and 2.9. Inspect the front mower periodically. If not, this ability to operate a front mower safely enough to may not only shorten the front mower's service protect themselves and others from serious injury.
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION 3.8. Start the engine with the starter switch only. 4. OPERATION OF THE FRONT MOWER Never attempt to start the engine by shorting the terminals, or the front mower may move abruptly, 4.1. When the front mower is running, stay away from and result in unexpected accidents.
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SF225, 237 4.6. Slow down before turning the front mower. for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide Turning at high speed may cause the front mower obstacles. to turn over. 4.14. Never rest a foot on the brake pedal. If so, the brakes disc wear rapidly, which may lead to serious accidents.
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION 4.24. When driving over a levee or step, stop the mower blades, lift up the mower deck, and move 4.30. If you use the lawn mower for long time, make the front mower straight to the levee and make it sure to take rest every 2 or 3 hours.
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- Do not use the seat belt with the ROPS in the folded position. - Do not remove the ROPS from the mower. 7. LOADING ONTO OR UNLOADING FROM A TRUCK (ISEKI original seat : 1832-611-210-10) 5.1. Be sure to wear a helmet during operation. 7.1.
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION 7.3. When loading the front mower onto a truck, lift up 7.7. Drive the front mower carefully at the moment the mower deck fully and advance it straight at when the front mower moves from the ramps onto sufficiently low speeds.
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SF225, 237 FIG. 1-15 FIG. 1-14 10.3. When servicing the front mower or mounting or dismounting the mower deck, place the front 9. MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING OF THE MOWER mower on label, hard ground. DRIVE SHAFT The mower gear box is driven through a drive shaft with 10.4.
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION Careless removal of the radiator cap can cause 10.15. Never step on the mower deck, or the mower serious injury because of superheated water deck may be damaged or deformed, which may vapor. lead to breakdown or accidents. 10.16.
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SF225, 237 with ISEKI genuine spare parts. Unauthorized parts may cause breakdown of the front mower, accidents, and ISEKI warranty to expire. Parts code of blade Punched ID 8668-306-051-00 8668E SCMA54 8668-306-052-00 8668F 8680-306-001-00 8680C SCMB60 8680-306-002-00 8680D SSM54 8657-306-005-00 8657D 10.29.
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION 12.2. If a cut is found in a tire and the cut reaches the The battery should be inspected before starting cords, do not use it. Such a tire may explode. the engine. Be careful not to touch the electrolyte makes contact with the skin or clothing, wash 12.3.
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SF225, 237 14.4. Before storing the front mower for a long period of time, disconnect the battery cables to prevent them, in case they are gnawed by rats, from causing a short circuit, which may lead to a fire. When disconnecting the battery, disconnect...
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But never fail to read the labels on the front mower as well. Their respective code numbers are also mentioned below, so order them from your dealer if any of them are lost or damaged. On the front mower (SF237) (SF237) (SF225) FIG. 1-21...
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SF225, 237 (1) Caution label (2) Battery label (Code No. 1705-904-004-0) (Code No. 1705-904-002-1) WARNING: BEFORE OPERATION WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION Read the safety and operating instructions in the Keep away from sparks of flames, which could operation manual before operating the front mower.
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION (4) Fuel label (8) Starter warning label (Code No. 1739-904-004-0) (Code No. 1705-902-007-0) Keep sparks, open flames, etc. away from the fuel tank. No smoking! DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION AND BURNS Start the engine only from the seat using the key.
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SF225, 237 (11) Collector caution label (Code No. 8664-955-002-00) (12) ROPS label (Code No. 1674-904-005-1) WARNING: RISK OF INJURY - Keep the ROPS in the vertical and locked position, and always use the seat belt when you operate the mower.
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION On the mower deck SCMA54 FIG. 1-22 SCMB60 FIG. 1-23...
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION (1) Danger label (5) Discharge label (Code No. 2500-901-014-3) (Code No. 8595-901-005-0) WARNING: RISK OF INJURY WARNING: RISK OF INJURY Stay clear of the mower blades while the engine is Stay away of the discharge opening of the mower running.
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SF225, 237 On the collector SBC950 FIG. 1-26 (1) Collector caution label (3) Discharge label (Code No. 8664-955-002-0) (Code No. 8595-901-005-0) WARNING: RISK OF INJURY Stay away of the opening of door because stones or other hard objects ejected from the blower may hit you.
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CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION ・Maintenance of the caution labels The labels should always be clearly seen, that is, nothing should obscure them. When they have become dirty, wash them with soapy water and wipe off with soft cloth. If any of them are torn or lost, order new labels from your dealer.
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3. SERIAL NUMBER PLATE FIG. 2-3 Front mower (SF225 & SF237) The model name and serial number for both machine Collector (SBC950) and engine are found in the serial number plates on the left-hand side frame near the rear tire.
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CHAPTER 3. SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 3. SPECIFICATIONS FRONT MOWERS Model SF225 SF237 Overall length 2 725 mm 2 790 mm Overall width 1 245 mm (49.0 in.) Overall height 2 120 mm (83.3 in.) Dimensions Front 1 005 mm (39.6 in.)
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Overall height 1 750 mm (68.9 in.) Weight 160 kg (352.7 lb.) Container capacity 950 liters 2 130 mm (SF225) Height of lift 2 250 mm (SF237) 1 967 mm (SF225) Height of dump 2 090 mm (SF237) Lift system...
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CHAPTER 4. NAME OF MAJOR COMPONENTS CHAPTER 4. NAME OF MAJOR COMPONENTS FIG. 4-1 (1) Mower lift lever (2) Diff-lock pedal (3) Parking brake lever (4) Throttle lever (5) Collector dump lever (6) Collector lift lever (7) Tilt lever (8) Control panel (9) Brake pedal (10) HST forward travel pedal (11) HST reverse travel pedal...
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CHAPTER 5. CONTROLS AND METERS 1.1. STARTER SWITCH Turn switch right-hand Turn switch left-hand FIG. 5-3 low beam passing FIG. 5-2 high beam (1) Starter switch :OFF position: the engine stops and all electric circuits are turned off. :ON position: the key turns to this position after starting the engine and remains at this position during operation.
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SF225, 237 1.5. PTO SWITCH (6) 1.7. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUST SWITCH (SCMB60-H) PTO switch (6) engages and disengages both blower NOTE: Cutting height adjust switch (1) is for SCMB60- and mower PTO. H. Therefore, this switch will be installed to SF237 only when customer selects SCMB60-H To engage PTO, PTO switch (6) to right and pull it up.
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CHAPTER 5. CONTROLS AND METERS 1.8. MONITOR LAMP ARRAY (SF237) FIG. 5-9 :Turn signal lamp (left-hand side): :Blower mode lamp: The lamp is blinked while the turn signal switch is The lamp illuminates when mode select switch is in the left-hand turn position, or hazard switch is set to "Blower operating mode"...
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SF225, 237 :4WD lamp: The lamp illuminates while 4WD lever is in the : Glow lamp: LOCK(PERM) position and turns off while it is in The lamp illuminates when the starter switch is the AUTO(AUT.) position. turned to GLOW position. (The lamp does not turn off if glow is ready.)
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CHAPTER 5. CONTROLS AND METERS 1.9. FUEL GAUGE (SF237) 1.12. SOOT LOAD / FAILT CODE INDICATION (SF237) Fuel gauge (1) indicates fuel level in the fuel tank when Soot load (1) is displayed on the display. the starter switch is at the "ON" position. NOTE: The gauge cannot indicate an accurate fuel level when the front mower is on the slope.
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SF225, 237 3. HST pedal in neutral, switch off PTO, set the throttle 1.16. COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM lever to idling speed, and apply the parking brake (HORN AND LAMP) strongly. When the engine coolant is overheated, the warning horn sounds for 2 seconds and Engine coolant 4.
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SF225, 237 2.1. STARTER SWITCH (SF225) (C) Horn Button The horn is activated by pushing the horn mark. FIG. 5-15 FIG. 5-16 (1) Starter switch :OFF position: the engine stops, and all electric circuits are turned off. :ON position: the key turns to this position after starting the engine and remains at this position during operation.
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CHAPTER 5. CONTROLS AND METERS 2.3. BEACON SWITCH (SF225) 2.6. MODE SELECT SWITCH (5) The beacon lamp (optional) illuminates while beacon Mode select switch (5) selects which function, blower switch is in the ON position. and mower, to be operated. This switch is a seesaw switch and has three positions.
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SF225, 237 2.7. MONITOR LAMP ARRAY (SF225) FIG. 5-20 :Turn signal lamp (left-hand side): :Beacon lamp: The lamp is blinked while the turn signal switch The lamp illuminates while the beacon is used. is in the left-hand turn position, or hazard switch Beacon lamp is optional.
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CHAPTER 5. CONTROLS AND METERS :Engine coolant warning lamp: 2.8. FUEL GAUGE (SF225) The lamp illuminates while the engine coolant is The gauge indicates fuel level in the fuel tank when the over-heated. starter switch is in the ON position. When needle is the closer to “F”, the more fuel is in the fuel tank.
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SF225, 237 When the warning horn sounds, decelerated the engine which will cause various troubles such to idling, and wait until the warning horn turns off. as difficulty in stopping the front mower, changing over between forward travel When the warning horn turns off, stop the engine and and reverse travel, etc., which is very...
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CHAPTER 5. CONTROLS AND METERS 3.5. PARKING BRAKE LEVER (5) CAUTION: When servicing or leaving the front mower, be sure to lower the mower Use parking brake lever when parking the front mower. deck to the ground. Pull up the lever, and parking brake is applied. In order to maximize the performance of the parking brake, IMPORTANT: Do not hold the mower lift lever too long depress the brake pedal, and then apply the parking...
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SF225, 237 CAUTION: When the engine does not start due to a defective safety switch or does not stop when the operator has left the operator's seat, consult your dealer at once without fail. 5.2. HST UNLOADING BUTTON Keep pulling up the HST unloading lever while unloading the HST of pressure, which allows the front mower to move without starting the engine.
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CHAPTER 6. PRE-OPERATIONAL INSPECTION CHAPTER 6. PRE-OPERATIONAL INSPECTION It is essential for avoiding accidents or breakdown during (4) After starting the engine: ・ Confirmation of the operation of safety switches operation to keep the front mower in good condition. The following pre-operational checks should be performed without fail before starting daily operation.
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SF225, 237 CHAPTER 7. OPERATION 1. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE collector lift lever (3) and collector dump lever (4) forward. CAUTION: ・ Before starting the engine, be sure to Depress the brake pedal (5) fully. carry out the pre-operation inspection in...
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CHAPTER 7. OPERATION IMPORTANT: ・ Never turn the starter key to the (When mowing): Move the throttle lever to the HIGH speed position to accelerate the engine. START position after the engine starts, otherwise the starter motor will be (When travelling): Move the throttle lever to the HIGH speed position.
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SF225, 237 4. 4WD LEVER From another point of view, when you try to turn the front mower on a slope, rear wheel driving power is lost and By 4WD lever (1), 2WD/4WD automatic change-over the front mower may slip down the slope, which is also and permanent 4WD is selectable.
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CHAPTER 7. OPERATION 6. STOPPING THE ENGINE 7. DPF REGENERATION (SF237) Move the throttle lever,1, to the low speed position to reduce engine speeds. Turn the starter switch to the OFF position to stop the engine. IMPORTANT: ・ Never attempt stopping the engine abruptly when it is running at high speeds, except for emergency case.
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If the DPF lamp flashes, the buzzer sounds, and the engine Diagnosis lamp comes on, it is excessive soot loaded. The regeneration procedure must start at dealer to use ISEKI engine service tool. - Overload (Stage 2): (Soot load is over 160%) The DPF is completely clogged.
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SF225, 237 CHAPTER 8. MAINTENANCE 1. MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION FILL 1.1. FILLING DIAGRA FIG. 8-1 Ref. No Filling points Lubricants Quantity: liter Radiator LLC50% Reserve tank LLC50% Engine Engine Oil 2.4-3.5(SF224), 3.0-4.8(SF235). Rear axle Gear oil #80 Transmission case Shell donax TD 16.0...
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CHAPTER 8. MAINTENANCE 1.2. INSEPCTION INTERVALS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ○: Inspect, replenish or adjust ●: Replace △ : Clean or wash ★ : Replacement or servicing at authorized service facility recommended. Remarks ● ● ● 〇 ● Engine oil Replace after initial 50 hours and then every 200 hours. ●...
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(2) which is located on the left side (SF237) / right To close the hood, pull down the hood by using handle. side (SF225) wall of the engine room. CAUTION: When opening / closing the hood, b. Wipe the end of the dipstick with dry cloth.
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・ Use oil of the quality recommended (1) Reserve tank A: Upper limit B: Lower limit by ISEKI or 10W-30 CC grade of SAE CAUTION: Stop the engine and wait at least classification or higher quality. ・ Use oil of proper viscosity in accor- 5 minutes before checking the oil level.
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Drain engine oil completely. pour in new engine oil through the oil filler. Be sure to use oil recommended by ISEKI. b. Place a tray or like under the engine oil filter to receive dripping oil when the filter is replaced.
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CHAPTER 8. MAINTENANCE 6.2. 4WD oil of operation. ・ It is recommended to ask your dealer Inspection plug (2) of oil level is located at the right to replace the transmission oil, be- hand and under side next to the oil cooler. Oil filler (3) cause this operation also requires is located at next to the drain plug, under side of the washing or replacement of the suction...
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SF225, 237 The suction cartridge filter (for HST) (1) is located on the SF237 middle of the left-hand side of the machine. FIG. 8-18 SF225 FIG. 8-16 a. After the transmission oil has drained out completely, remove the filter using the filter spanner. When removing the filter, a small amount of oil may spill, so place waste cloth under the filter to receive spilt oil.
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CHAPTER 8. MAINTENANCE a. Remove the bolt (2) and pull out the radiator drain hose with the drain plug (1). b. Remove the radiator cap (3), disconnect the plug from the hose to let all coolant drain out of the radiator and engine cylinder block.
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Check the fuel level on the fuel gauge (1) on the control panel for SF237. the fuel gauge (2) is installed for SF225. The closer the needle is to " " or “F” the more fuel is in the fuel tank. Therefore, do not let the fuel gauge reach the empty point, "...
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Dust it off by patting lightly while holding it with the other hand. a. The air-cleaner (1) is located to the center left hand side (SF237) / right-hand side (SF225) of the e. When the element does not become clean only by machine. Remove the air-cleaner cover by hand patting, blow dust off the element with compressed air.
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SF225, 237 ・ Never attempt to start the engine with- The fan belt (1) is accessible from the top of the engine room by opening the engine hood. out the air-cleaner element. Such op- eration will cause engine trouble. Check the belt for tension and damage. Check the belt tension with pushing the center the part of belt between 16.
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CHAPTER 8. MAINTENANCE securely lock with the lock nuts (3). 3. Release the parking lever (2) and check that the parking lever (1) does not move when the brake pedal (1) is pressed hard. 4. With the brake pedal (1) / parking lever (2) released, check that there is play in the arm (6) of the brake assembly.
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SF225, 237 a. Detach the mower deck from the machine. SF237 Fuse Ref. Function b. Place the front mower on level, hard ground. Put tire capacity chocks in the positions a little apart from the front Turn lamp (ACC) wheels and rear wheels.
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・ The wiring of the machine should be ECU Power checked every year at your dealer to avoid electrical fires. SF225 ・ Grass and dust around the battery, wiring, 1. The slow-blow fuse boxes are located at left hand muffler and engine should be removed.
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SF225, 237 replenish distilled water from the refill plug (2) to raise b. As the battery discharges even when it is not used, it the level to the upper limit. should be charged every month or every other month at least.
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IMPORTANT: When hydraulic system parts such as the HST unit, hydraulic pump, control valve, hydraulic cylinder, piping, etc. are required to be adjusted or repaired, consult your ISEKI dealers. Users are advised not to adjust or repair hydraulic system parts by themselves. FIG. 8-43 25.
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SF225, 237 depressing the brake pedal. Make sure that the engine is not cranked. INSPECTION 2 a. Be seated in the operator's seat. b. Depress the brake pedal fully. c. Turn the starter switch to the START position. Make sure that the engine is cranked and started.
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CHAPTER 9. STORAGE CHAPTER 9. STORAGE 1. DAILY AND SHORT TERM STORAGE 2. LONG TERM STORAGE Clean the front mower. Clean the front mower and correct all troubles such as repair, replacement of defective parts, IMPORTANT: When washing the front mower, avoid readjustment, etc.
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SF225, 237 CHAPTER 10. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. ENGINE Troubles Presumable causes Remedies ・ Starter motor does not ・ Operator is not sitting on the seat. ・ Operator sits on the seat. work. ・ Engine food is opened. ・ Close the engine food completely.
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CHAPTER 10. TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles Presumable causes Remedies ・ Engine knocks. ・ Defective injection nozzles ・ Consult your dealer. ・ Incorrect valve clearances ・ Consult your dealer. ・ Engine output is ・ No fuel ・ Supply with fuel. insufficient. ・ Clogged air cleaner ・...
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SF225, 237 Troubles Presumable causes Remedies ・ Excessive fuel consumption ・ Defective fuel ・ Use proper fuel. ・ Clogged air-intake line ・ Clean air cleaner and air-intake hose inside. ・ Engine is overloaded. ・ Raise cutting height or slow down front mower.
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CHAPTER 10. TROUBLESHOOTING 4. STEERING SYSTEM Troubles Presumable causes Remedies ・ Steering wheel is very ・ Low tire pressure ・ Correct it as specified. heavy to turn. ・ Low transmission oil level ・ Fill up to upper limit. ・ Air trapped inside hydraulic piping ・...
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SF225, 237 6. ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES Troubles Presumable causes Remedies ・ Battery is not charged. ・ Melted slow-blow fuse ・ Locate and repair cause of trouble, and install a new slow-blow fuse. ・ Defective wiring ・ Check wiring for loose terminals and earth, and short circuit.
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CHAPTER 10. TROUBLESHOOTING 7. ENGINE FAULT CODE (SF237) Index Service tool description Accelerator Sensor No.1(MAIN)Signal Too Low Accelerator Sensor No.1(MAIN)Signal Too High Accelerator Sensor No.1(SUB)Signal Too Low Accelerator Sensor No.1(SUB)Signal Too High 2123 Accelerator Sensor No.2(MAIN)Signal Too High 2122 Accelerator Sensor No.2(MAIN)Signal Too Low 2128 Accelerator Sensor No.2(SUB)Signal Too High 2127...
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SF225, 237 Index Service tool description 2797 2148 Injector COM1 output short to BATT 2797 2147 Injector COM1 output short to GND 2797 2146 Injector COM1 output open load 2798 2151 Injector COM2 output short to BATT 2798 2150 Injector COM2 output short to GND...
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CHAPTER 10. TROUBLESHOOTING Index Service tool description Cam Sensor Signal No Pulse Cam Sensor Performance error 4202 Crank & Cam Sensor Signal No Pulse 1217 Supply pump abnormal high pressure1 2293 Supply pump abnormal high pressure2 Common rail pressure exceeds Hi upper limit 1221 Common rail pressure falls below the control limit 1347...
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SF225, 237 Index Service tool description 2950 2107 Intake throttle valve DC Motor IC error 2791 EGR valve DC Motor circuit Invalid 2791 04FD EGR valve DC Motor IC error 2791 04FA EGR valve DC Motor thermal protection 10040 CAN1(ISO) Node error...
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Crank & Cam Sensor Signal synchronous error Boost Pressure exceeds Lower limit Boost Pressure exceeds upper limit NOTE: Fault SPN code displayed on the machine is simple information. Detailed information can be obtained by connecting to ISEKI’s engine diagnostic tool. Please contact your ISEKI dealer.
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SCMA54, SCMB60, SSM54 CHAPTER 2. ATTACHING AND DETACHING MOWER DECK 1. ATTACHING AND DETACHING b. Put the mower deck in front of the front mower, shift the mower lift lever to “DOWN” position, then lift down The points to CAUTION when attaching or detaching the the lift ar m.
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CHAPTER 2. ATTACHING AND DETACHING MOWER DECK FIG. 2-5 4. ATTACHING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT Hold the ring of the universal joint pressed in one side the joint onto the PTO shaft while aligning the splines. Fix the chain for universal joint to the linkage. FIG.
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SCMA54, SCMB60, SSM54 CHAPTER 3. MOWER OPERATION 1. BEFORE OPERATION d. Select one of the setting holes to get the required cutting height, insert the pin, and retain it with the pin. CAUTION: The label that is showing the relationships between ・...
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CHAPTER 3. MOWER OPERATION FIG. 3-3 (1) Lever (2) Pin FIG. 3-5 (1) Pin (2) Clip d. Select one of the setting holes to get the required cutting height, insert the pin, and retain it with the spring clip. The label that is showing the relationships between the setting holes and cutting heights is stuck on the mower deck.
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SCMA54, SCMB60, SSM54 hurting children, animals, by-standers. h. To engage PTO, PTO switch (4) to right and pull it up. and damaging nearby trees, buildings, etc. i. Turn the throttle lever to the high-speed position to raise engine speed. a. Start the engine and turn the throttle lever (1) to the intermediate position between the low speed and j.
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CHAPTER 3. MOWER OPERATION 4. CLEANING A MOWER DECK CLOGGED WITH 6. EMERGENCY STOP GRASS ・ W h e n a n y o f t h e f o l l o w i n g a b n o r m a l i t i e s i s When mowed grass is not ejected from the mower deck, encountered, stop the front mower and mower deck the inside of the deck is most probably clogged with...
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SCMA54, SCMB60, SSM54 8. EFFICIENT MOWING C. For mowing low moist content grass or when there is a lot of dead grass IMPORTANT ・Be sure to mow at full throttle. a. Drive in a direction so that the dust does not hit ・...
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CHAPTER 3. MOWER OPERATION 10. INSTALLATION OF MULCHING GUIDE (SCMA54, SCMB60) a. Lift up front side of mower deck for flipping up. Lock the mower deck by inserting the pin (1) into the hole in the lift arm. 3 FIG. 3-13 (1) Discharge cover (2) Lock pin (3) Lock plate FIG.
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SCMA54, SCMB60, SSM54 CHAPTER 4. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR PARTS CAUTION: Remove the bolt, then remove the joint cover. ・ When servicing the front mower, place it (SCMA54/SCMB60) on level, hard ground. ・ Stop the engine and remove the starter Joint cover Joint cover key.
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CHAPTER 4. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR PARTS g. Make sure that the oil overflows through the level d. Remove the gear case mount by removing the four plug hole. Then screw both plugs in. bolts. h. Assemble both LH & RH gear cases on deck. e.
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SCMA54, SCMB60, SSM54 c. Shift the mower lift lever to the UP position and raise a. Check the blade LH (1) and blade RH (2) are at right the mower deck to the highest position. angles to each other. d. Stop the engine. b.
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CHAPTER 4. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR PARTS WARNING: Don't touch the blade. Before handling the blade, put on gloves. IMPORTANT: ・ B e sure to use new bolts when chang- ing blades. ・ Make sure that the blades are not in contact with the mower deck by turning them by hand.
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SCMA54, SCMB60, SSM54 3.4. Blade Quality SCMB60 IMPORTANT: ・ I f the blade ends have become round due to wear, enlarged clearance be- tween blades leave uncut grass be- hind. The blade should be checked timely and worn ones should be re- placed immediately ・ L ow cutting height or the operation just after soil has been applied will wear...
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・ An improperly installed belt will not work as expected but also may result in the belt breaking right away. ・ Be sure to use following ISEKI's genu- ine belts. FIG. 4-18 d. Make sure the belt is seated properly in the groove of...
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SCMA54, SCMB60, SSM54 7. FILLING DIAGRAM All the shafts mentioned below have a grease fitting on their end. Grease them up periodically. The gear case should also be serviced periodically for oil replenishment and replacement. SCMA54 FIG. 4-21 Ref. No Filling points Lubricants Quantity: liter...
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CHAPTER 4. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR PARTS SCMB60 FIG. 4-22 Ref. No Filling points Lubricants Quantity: liter Bevel gear case (LH) Gear oil SAE 80 0.85 ± 0.02 Bevel gear case (RH) Gear oil SAE 80 0.40 ± 0.02 Gauge wheel Inject until grease overflows Drive shaft...
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SCMA54, SCMB60, SSM54 SCMB60-H FIG. 4-23 Ref. No Filling points Lubricants Quantity: liter Bevel gear case (LH) Gear oil SAE 80 0.85 ± 0.02 Bevel gear case (RH) Gear oil SAE 80 0.40 ± 0.02 Gauge wheel Inject until grease overflows Drive shaft As required Roller...
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CHAPTER 4. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR PARTS SSM54 FIG. 4-24 Ref. No Filling points Lubricants Quantity: liter Bevel gear case Gear oil SAE 80 0.40 ± 0.02 Metal (side) Arm tension Inject until grease overflows Folk Wheel Grease Gauge Wheel Roller As required...
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SCMA54, SCMB60, SSM54 8. PERIODICAL INSPECTION TABLE ○: Inspection, replenishment, and adjustment ●: Replacement Inspection and servicing intervals (hours of Check points Intervals after that Judgement criteria operation) 100 150 200 250 Deformed, broken, worn, and Blade cracked ones should be replaced. Bevel gear case Replace oil after initial 50 hrs.
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Remove all rust and touch up where paint has been peeled off with touch-up paint supplied by ISEKI. Be sure to re-install all the removed parts. Lost pins and clips should be re-installed with new ones.
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SCMA54, SCMB60, SSM54 CHAPTER 6. TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles Presumable causes Remedies Improper discharging • Blades are installed upside down. • Re-install them correctly. • Grass is too moist. • Wait until grass becomes dry. • Too tall grass • Mow it in two steps. •...
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CHAPTER 6. TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles Presumable causes Remedies Blades do not rotate. • Loose blade tightening bolts • Re-tighten them to 1000 kgf • cm. • Foreign matter caught in blades or • Clean. blade supports • Broken bevel gears • Consult your dealer. Mower does not rise.
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SBC950 ISEKI FRONT MOWERS COLLECTOR SECTION...
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SBC950 CHAPTER 1. NAMES OF MAJOR COMPONENTS 1. SBC950F-HE4 FIG.1 -1 FIG.1 -2 (1) Container (7) Container limit sensor (13) Swing motor (2) Lift link (8) Door hook (14) Container base (3) Dump lift (9) Blower (15) Container sensor (4) Lift cylinder (10) Collector main frame (16) Door lock release bolt (5) Dump cylinder...
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CHAPTER 1. NAMES OF MAJOR COMPONENTS FIG.1 -3...
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SBC950 CHAPTER 2. COLLECTOR OPERATION 1. BEFORE OPERATION 3. PTO STOP SAFETY SWITCH CAUTION: Make sure that mower PTO and blower PTO will stop ・ Become familiar with the operation of after 1 second from operating blower shooter switch. Do the front mower and understand safety not approach the mower PTO and blower PTO instructions by reading this manual...
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CHAPTER 2. COLLECTOR OPERATION out container net ASSY (3) and clean it. c. After cleaning, insert the container net ASSY (3) deeply into stopper (6), along net guide (4). Make sure that reflector plate (5) is towards the rear. CAUTION: If container net ASSY and reflector plate (5) is damaged with hole, there is a danger of shooting objects from rear door (1).
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SBC950 FIG. 2-5 (1) Swing rod (2) Swing cover (3) L bowl 9. DISCHARGE OF GRASS a. When grass is discharged from the container, be sure to park it on hard, level ground. WARNING: Do not discharge grass at the slope area because balance cannot be kept when lifting or dumping collector.
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CHAPTER 3. INSPECTION AND MAINTAINANCE OF MAJOR PARTS CHAPTER 3. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR PARTS 1. INSPECTION OF HYDRAULIC HOSES a. When operating the collector, be sure to check that hydraulic hose is not pulled and interfered. b. When the hydraulic hose is damaged, change it as soon as possible.
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SBC950 3. PERIODICAL INSPECTION TABLE ○: Inspection, replenishment, and adjustment ●: Replacement Inspection and servicing intervals Check points Intervals after that Judgement criteria (hours of operation) 50 100 150 200 250 Grease up after every 50hrs Greasing points ...
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Remove all rust and touch up where paint has been peeled off with touch-up paint supplied by ISEKI. d. Be sure to re-install all the removed parts. Lost pins and clips should be re-installed with new ones.
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SBC950 CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles Presumable causes Remedies The filling rate of container is • Net of container is clogged. • Clean. poor • Shooter is clogged with grass. • Clear the clogged grass. • Mower deck is clogged with grass. •...
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CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING NOISE & VIBRATION NOISE: SF237+SCMB60 SF225+SCMA54 +SBC950 +SBC950 Guaranteed value dB (A) Measured value dB (A) Noise emission Uncertainty K 0.75 sound power level 2000/14/EC Test code EN ISO 5395-1:2013 amended by 2005/88/EC Measured value dB (A)
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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Original Declaration ISEKI & CO., LTD. 700 Umaki-cho, Matsuyama-shi, Ehime-ken 799-2692 Japan This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Generic denomination: Multi-purpose device Function: Ground care SF237F SF237F : 000001...
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Guaranteed SF225F 104.10dB (A) 105 dB (A) equipped with accessories having a cutting width > 120 cm SF225F ISEKI E3112-XG02 (Diesel) 16.3kw at 2600 min Engine Power : Notified Body: TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH Tillystraße 2, 90431 Nürnberg, Germany Notified Body No.:...
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