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ZERO TURN MOWER:

MOWER DECKS:

SZ330

SZ330

SSM60 & SSM72

Summary of Contents for SZ330 SSM60

Page 1: ...I S E K I Z E R O T U R N M O W E R ZERO TURN MOWER MOWER DECKS SZ330 SZ330 SSM60 SSM72 ...

Page 2: ...e delivery service on your new machine He will discuss with you the operating and maintenance instructions gives in this manual and instruct you in the proper and varied applications of this machine Call on him at any time when you have a question or need equipment related do the use of your machine Paragraphs in the manual and labels on the machine which are accompanied by a caution particularly ...

Page 3: ...T LEVER 31 1 7 FUEL GAUGE 31 1 8 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUST DIAL 31 2 1 BRAKE PEDAL 32 2 2 PARKING BRAKE LEVER 32 2 3 DRIVE CONTROL LEVER 32 3 OTHER CONTROLS 33 3 1 SAFTY SWITCHES 33 6 PRE OPERATIONAL ROUTINE INSPECTION 34 1 INSPECTION ITEMS 34 2 WAY OF INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 34 7 OPERATION 35 1 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 35 2 STARTING THE ENGINE 36 3 STOPPING THE ENGINE 37 4 TRAVELLING 38 5 STOPPI...

Page 4: ...70 1 BEFORE OPERATION 70 2 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 70 3 STARTING MOWING OPERATION 71 4 EMERGENCY STOP 72 5 STOPPING MOWING OPERATION 72 6 EFFICIENT MOWING 73 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR PARTS 74 1 INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF GEAR CASE OIL 74 2 INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF TIMING BELT 75 HOW TO JACK UP 76 3 INSPECTION REPLACEMENT OF BLADES 78 Blade Removal 78 Shimming of Blades 78 4 ...

Page 5: ... SSM Definitions Power Take Off Permanent Type Right hand and Left hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel Roll Over Protective Structure Revolutions Per Minute Society of Automotive Engineers Side discharge Mower ZERO TURN MOWER ...

Page 6: ...e Stop Engine Run Starter Control Engine Revolution Fast Slow Mower deck Mower Lowered position Mower Raised position Cutting Height Power Take Off Clutch Control Off position Power Take Off Clutch Control On position Battery Diesel Fuel P Parking Brake UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS ...

Page 7: ...rate adjust and servise the Zero turn mower properly Before starting to operate the Zero turn mower for the first time you should read this operation manual thoroughly and carefully until you are sufficiently familiar with the operation of the Zero turn mower in order to do jobs safely and properly You are advised to refer to it from time to time to refresh your understanding of the Zero turn mowe...

Page 8: ... long hair hang loose which could be caught in rotating parts or on projections 1 6 When you let someone else operate the Zero turn mower instruct this person how to operate the Zero turn mower and also advise the reading of this manu al Never lend the mower to anyone who cannot understand the contents of this manual and safety labels Operation of the Zero turn mower by a person unfamiliar with th...

Page 9: ...is equipped with various safety systems All safety shields guards and covers should always be in position and functioning properly 2 4 Before starting the engine make sure that everything is safe around the Zero turn mower and all control levers are in the neutral or off positions the parking brakes applied and the PTO lever in the OFF posi tion Otherwise unexpected accidents may occur 2 5 Start t...

Page 10: ...spections especially on the brakes and inspect visually to see that the blade and blade tightening nuts are not worn damaged or loose Replace worn or damaged blade and nuts as an assembly to preserve blade balance Otherwise poor braking or scattered broken blades may result which is very dangerous 2 12 When operating the Zero turn mower equipped with attachment which is not ISEKI made at the slope...

Page 11: ... turn mower sufficiently to avoid it 3 12 Never rest a foot on the brake pedal If so the brakes disc wear rapidly which may lead to serious accidents 3 13 Adjust the cutting height with the gauge wheels in accordance with the condition of the ground surface at the working site Mowing on rough ground with low cutting height may cause the blades to hit soil or stones which is very dangerous 3 14 Aft...

Page 12: ...quipped with any attach ments or a cabin The Zero turn mower is equipped with a standard mower deck 4 1 Be sure to wear a helmet during operation 4 2 Operate at sufficiently low speeds 4 3 When turning be sure to slow down sufficiently 4 4 Avoid sudden starting and stopping 4 5 Operate the Zero turn mower up and down across the contour lines of the hill Never operate along the contour lines 4 6 Ne...

Page 13: ...ever allow other per sons to approach the Zero turn mower especially in front of or behind it 6 3 Use a wide ramp for loading and unloading the mower Avoid switching from forward motion to backward motion or vice versa as this will cause the front wheels to rotate sideways Sideway rota tion of the front wheels poses some danger when the mower is on the ramp 6 4 When loading the Zero turn mower ont...

Page 14: ...s are effective with the Zero turn mower with the following configurations The Zero turn mower is not equipped with any attach ments or a cabin The Zero turn mower is equipped with a standard mower deck 6 7 Park the truck on hard level ground Hook the ramps securely on the platform of the truck with the top of the ramp level with the platform 6 8 Drive the Zero turn mower carefully at the moment t...

Page 15: ...haft follow the next instructions 8 1 Lower the mower deck onto the gournd stop the engine draw the engine key and apply the parking brakes before mounting or dismounting the drive shaft 8 2 Shift the PTO switch to the OFF position N 8 3 Make sure that the PTO shaft and mower blades stop completely 8 4 The drive shaft should be mounted or dismounted at the Zero turn mower side Never leave the shaf...

Page 16: ...on and make sure that the mower blades have stopped completely Rotating blades may casue serious accidents 9 9 When servicing the Zero turn mower use proper tools Using makeshift tools may lead to injuries or poor service which may result in unexpected acci dents during operation 9 10 When removing a tyre chock other tyres and sup port the Zero turn mower securely When installing tyres be sure to ...

Page 17: ... WIRING 1 When servicing the electric wiring stop the engine without fail Otherwise your hands or clothes may be caught in or sandwiched between rotating parts 2 Before manipulating electric parts be sure to dis connect the earth battery cable or you may get an electric shock or be injured by sparks 3 Loose electric terminals or connectors may not only lower electrical performance but also cause s...

Page 18: ...lugs This will lower the force in case of explosion 2 Before connecting cables be sure to stop the engines Otherwise unexpected accidents may occur 3 Use booster cables with sufficient electrical capacity A cable of inadequate capacity will cause generation of heat which may lead to a fire 11 TYRES AND WHEELS 11 1 Be sure to keep tyre pressures at the levels speci fied in this manual Excessively h...

Page 19: ...er in a dark place may lead to unex pected accidents 12 6 When the Zero turn mower is to be stored in a closed place like a garage or a barn provide suffi cient ventilation for exhaust gases Exhaust fumes can be lethal 12 7 To avoid fire hazard keep the engine muffler bat tery and fuel storage area free of grass leaves or excessive grease 12 8 Never cover a hot Zero turn mower just after opera tio...

Page 20: ...ng the machine d When leaving the machine apply the parking brakes shut off the engine and remove the engine key e Risk of injury Keep all safety devices such as guards safety switches etc in place and working properly f Risk of injury Remove objects from around the machine that could be thrown by blades and keep people away from the machine before starting the machine g Risk of running over a per...

Page 21: ...ead to explo sion Never short the poles Keep away from sparks or flames When charging or using provide suffi cient ventilation Watch out when using booster cables Battery electrolyte sulphuric acid may cause blind ness or burns Avoid allowing electrolyte to contact eyes skin or clothing In the event of an accident flush area immediately with plenty of water If acid gets into the eyes rinse with pl...

Page 22: ... 4 Belt caution label Stay clear of the belt while it is running 5 Fan caution label Stay clear of the fan while it is running 21 CHAPTER 1 FOR SAFE OPERATION 5 4 3 5 ...

Page 23: ...l Hot pressurized system Do not open cap while radia tor is hot 7 Starter caution label Start engine only with key from seat 8 Hot parts caution label Stay clear of the heated parts while they are hot ZERO TURN MOWER 6 7 4 3 5 8 ...

Page 24: ...injury Read operator s manual before raising machine Park on film level ground Engage parking brake Shut off engine and remove key Block up mower with additional support Lock lift mechanism in place before raising machine and making adjustments underneath Store lift mechanism when complete CHAPTER 1 FOR SAFE OPERATION U complete machine and making adjustments underneath Store lift mechanism when p...

Page 25: ...y 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 A new label should be placed in the same place where the old one was located When sticking on a new label clean the place to enable the label to stick and squeeze out all air bub bles trapped under it When replacing a part with a caution label stuck on a new...

Page 26: ...down or question about the Zero turn mower and mower deck consult with your dealers identifying the model and serial number of your Zero turn mower Zero turn mower 1 Model name and serial number Mower deck 2 Model name and serial number CHAPTER 2 WARRANTY AND AFTER SALE CARE CHAPTER 2 WARRANTY AND AFTER SALE CARE 1 2 FIG 2 1 FIG 2 2 ...

Page 27: ... net kw ps Rated revolution min 1 anp liter gal Main transmission Rear axle Traveling speeds Foward engine max rpm mph km hr Reverse mph km hr mm in Front mm in Rear std mm in wide mm in mm in without mower deck mm in with mower deck mm in Front Rear Location Type Drive On Off Revolution min 1 Mower deck lifting Height adjusting Pump capacity cc rev Max output liter min degrees 2320 91 3 1480 1660...

Page 28: ...27 ACCESSORIES CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS Front weight hitch and weight Fuel gauge Water temp warning buzzer Hour meter Jack Rear PTO Seat Seat belt ROPS Model SZ330 opt std std std std opt std std std ...

Page 29: ...28 1 Seat 2 Fuel tank cap 3 Seat belt 4 Drive control lever 5 Front cover 6 Parking brake lever 7 Brake pedal ZERO TURN MOWER CHAPTER 4 NAME OF MAJOR COMPONENTS 5 4 4 1 2 3 6 7 STOP QUARTZ HOURS FIG 4 1 ...

Page 30: ... METERS 1 CONTROL PANEL 1 Starter switch 2 Throttle lever 3 Monitor lamp array 4 PTO switch 5 Hour meter 6 Mower deck lift lever 7 Fuel gauge 8 Cutting height adjust dial CHAPTER 5 CONTROLS AND METERS 2 1 4 8 7 3 5 6 25 FIG 5 1 ...

Page 31: ...c position while the engine stops but turns off as soon as the engine starts Oil pressure lamp o The lamp lights up when the engine oil pressure is not circulating normally It also lights up when the key turns to the ON O position or the START c position while the engine stops but turns off as soon as the engine starts Engine coolant warning lamp W The lamp lights up when the engine coolant is ove...

Page 32: ...ndicated by this mark and the PTO shaft stops spinning Turn the switch counter clockwise to disengage 1 5 HOURMETER The hourmeter counts operation hours of the Zero turn mower and shows them The lower figure indicates a tenth of an hour of operation 1 6 LIFT LEVER With this lever the lift link is raised or lowered d in this position the lift link is lowered u in this position the lift link is rais...

Page 33: ...ving the Zero turn mower be sure to apply the parking brake 2 3 DRIVE CONTROL LEVER Manipulate these control levers to move the Zero turn mower forward or backward To move forward push both control levers To move backwards pull both control levers Adjust the forward backward speed by adjusting the amount of push pull on these levers To increase speed increase the amount of pull or push on the leve...

Page 34: ...lowing steps before starting the engine 1 Make sure that both left and right control levers are in the locked position 2 Step on the brake pedal to its maximum 3 Make sure that the PTO switch is switched OFF IMPORTANT The operator seat has a safety switch When the operator leaves the seat while the mower is in operation that is the PTO switch is ON this safety switch auto matically stops the engin...

Page 35: ...flation Exterior parts broken or deformed covers or the like Oil leakage engine oil transmisshion oil fuel etc Inspection and cleaning of air intake port Inspection of engine oil level Inspection of coolant level Inspection of fan belt Inspection of fuel level Inspection of fuel filter Inspection of transmission oil level Inspection of front and rear wheel tightening bolts and nuts Cleaning of rad...

Page 36: ... ventilation for exhaust fumes can be lethal IMPORTANT Please perform the following operations before starting the engine a Seat in the operator s seat propely with seat belt b Set the drive control lever 1 to the locked position c Step on the brake pedal 2 to its maximum d Turn off the PTO switch 3 e Insert the starter key into the starter switch and turn the key to the starting position O Make s...

Page 37: ... starter key The key will return automatically to the ON position O j Make sure that the charge lamp and oil pressure lamp turn off IMPORTANT If the oil pressure should remain lit stop the engine immediately and check the engine lubrication system k When the engine starts shift the throttle lever 1 to an intermediate speed position that is between the high speed and low speed positions r and t Let...

Page 38: ... 5 minutes after a long time operation and then stop the engine Abrupt engine stop ping may lend to overheating causing seizure d Remove the starter key and cap 3 the key hole with out fail CAUTION When you leave the Zero turn mower be sure to stop the engine and remove the starter key to prevent the Zero turn mower from being started unex pectedly by children or unauthorised people IMPORTANT Be s...

Page 39: ...r blades to hit stones or stocks which may result in break down of the Zero turn mower or serious accidents c Release the parking brake lever d Shift the throttle lever to the high speed position r to accelerate the engine IMPORTANT For your safety before moving forward the Zero turn mower check the conditions in front of and around the Zero turn mower WARNING Never attempt to turn the Drive contr...

Page 40: ...s are applied securely d Shift the lift lever to down position d to lower the mower deck onto the ground CAUTION When stopping the Zero turn mower lower the mower deck onto the ground without fail to avoid accidents unexpectedly 6 PTO SWITCH PTO switch 1 is used to engage and disengage the PTO drive system The switch must first be turned to right and then pulled up to engage PTO CAUTION PTO switch...

Page 41: ... turn mower after the engine has cooled down sufficiently With these items in mind confirm the safety conditions for maintenance operation with out fail ahead of time Servise access Opening Closing hood To release the hood move the open close level1 in the direction shown by the arrow Open the hood by grasping and lifting up the front of the food Folding seat and suspension forward To fold seat an...

Page 42: ...hot just after operation as to cause burns and it takes some time as well for all the oil to return to the oil pan IMPORTANT Never replenish with a different kind of oil The addi tion of different kind of oil will deteriorate the quality of the original oil The oil level should not exceed the upper linmit Excessive oil will cause engine trouble Use oil of the quality recommended by ISEKI or 10W 30...

Page 43: ...common with oil for the hydrostatic transmission HST and the hydraulic lift cylinder so pay sufficient attention not to allow dust water and other foreign matter to be trapped in the oil 3 COOLANT LEVEL WARNING Never remove the radiator cap during or just after operation The water in the radiator is very hot and highly pressur ized so it may cause burns Allow the engine to cool down sufficiently b...

Page 44: ...by the following items or a fire may be caused Before replenishing with fuel be sure to stop the engine and wait until the engine and heated parts cool down sufficiently Keep sparks open flames etc away from th fuel tank No smoking Spilt fuel should be wiped away immedi ately IMPORTANT As soon as the fuel gauge shows E replenish with fuel Never attempt to keep on operating with oil level lower tha...

Page 45: ...d air from inside to outside of the ele ment f When the element does not become sufficiently clean only by blowing dip it in neutral detergent solution for about 30 minutes and then rinse it in fresh water Then dry it in the atmospheric temperature g After cleaning install the element in reverse order of disassembly IMPORTANT Never hit the element against a hard object like a con crete wall An ele...

Page 46: ...l the fuel tank 2 Turn the fuel cook to Open position 3 Loosen the air bleeding screw and let air bubbles out 7 INSPECTION OF FUEL HOSES Check the fuel hoses for cracks and fuel leak after every 100 hours of operation A damaged hose should be replaced with a new one 8 FAN BELT WARNING Before checking the fan belt stop the engine and remove the starter key without fail Wait until the engine and acc...

Page 47: ...right of the step to its limit Then adjust the adjust bolt so that the notch of the parking lever 2 locks at the third level b Adjust the brake rod 4 with the parking brake so that the space between the coils of the pair of brake springs 5 is set to 0 9 mm 0 35 in c Start the engine and drive the zero turn mower for ward at a low speed Step on the brakes and check if the brakes are working evenly ...

Page 48: ...eir maximum a Remove the boots of the drive control lever at the side to which the mower tends to curve b Slightly tighten the adjust bolt 1 at the side to which the mower tends to curve by tightening the lock nut c Start the engine and drive forward to check how much the zero turn mower curves d The curvature should be no more than 3 meters after traveling for 20 meters e When the curvature is wi...

Page 49: ...he adjust plate c Adjust the control levers so that their clearance is about 35 mm 1 38 in Tighten the adjust bolts d Re install the boots to their original position DANGER Please make sure that the engine is turned off before adjusting the adjust bolts Insufficient clearance in both left and right control levers can lead to abnormal operation of the zero turn mower Therefore the clear ance limit ...

Page 50: ...ls correctly The wiring from the battery should be kept clean and connectors tight Dirty or loose wiring may cause a fire When disconnecting the battery disconnect the negative terminal first and vice versa when connecting When replacing the battery use a battery of the same capacity as that of the current on 55B 24 R a As atmospheric temperature lowers the performance of the battery also lowers C...

Page 51: ...en tire life time 17 ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT The engine oil should be replaced with fresh oil in accordance with operation hours If not overly used oil will cause engine troubles The first replacement should be done after the initial 50 hours of operation and then after every 100 hours of operation When replacing engine oil place the Zero turn mower on level hard ground The engine oil dra...

Page 52: ...0 hours of operation and then after every 300 hours of operation It is recommended to ask your dealer to replace the engine oil filter because this operation requires a spe cial tool But when there is no alternative but to replace the filter by yourself observe following instruc tions a Drain engine oil completely following the instructions of 17 ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT b Place some rags under the ...

Page 53: ...of the HST pump case under the seat a Remove the bolts of the seat base and then turn the seat b After the HST oil has drained out from the drain plugs 1 2 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 c Apply thin coat of oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge ahe...

Page 54: ...or screen IMPORTANT Avoid using excessively compressed air or water which may deform the cooling fan blades Avoid applying water directly to the wiring and electric apparatus After washing the radiator using water from a tap let it dry by itself 23 COOLANT REPLACEMENT WARNING Never attempt to remove the radi ator cap during or just after operation or pressurized vapor and hot water will gush out w...

Page 55: ...f the level is low replenish the reserve tank with coolant IMPORTANT Never attempt to run the engine without coolant or the engine will seize leading to its complete damage 24 INSPECTION OF FUSES AND WIRING The fuse box is located in the right hand side inside the engine room of the Zero turn mower CAUTION The 20A fuse in fuse box is not a spars fuse It is installed to provide power to the electri...

Page 56: ... engine does not start due to a defective safety swtich or does not stop even when the operator leaves his seat ask your dealer for repair immediately INSPECTION 1 a Be seated in the operator s seat b Turn the PTO switch to the ON M position c Set the drive control lever to the neutral open lock position d Depress the brake pedal e Turn the key switch to the START c position f Make sure that the e...

Page 57: ...ink Braek pedal hub Front axle center pivot Drive counter link Front tire yoke LH Front tire yoke RH Mower lift link Front tire hub LH Front tire hub RH Fresh clean water and LLC 50 Hydraulic oil ISO VG46 Gear oil SAE80 Gear oil SAE80 Diesel fuel Engine oil Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease 4 8 1 06 1 1 0 24 10 2 2 0 5 0 11 0 5 0 11 36 7 92 4 5 0 99 As re...

Page 58: ...hr Replace after every 300hr Replace after initial 50hr Replace after every 300hr Replace after initial 50hr Replace after every 200hr Replace after initial 50hr Replace after every 200hr Inject grease after every 50hr Check after every 200hr Judgement criteria Maintain the specified level Maintain the specified level Keep fuel tank always full There should be no dust or water in filter 10mm 0 4 i...

Page 59: ... tank and close the fuel cock c Replace the engine oil with new and let the engine idel for about 5 minutes to lubricate every part sufficiently d Lubricate all lubrication points e Grease up all greasing points f Check bolts and nuts for looseness and re tighten loose ones g Inflate each tyre a little higher than specified h Dismount the mower deck or lower it to the ground CAUTION A lifted up mo...

Page 60: ...ection nozzles Air trapped in fuel system Improper earthing Clogged fuel strainer Leaking fuel system Defective injection pump Too low engine oil level Engine is overheated Coolant temperature does not rise Defective injection pump Remedies Shift it to neutral position Depresse the brake pedal Turn it to OFF position Charge it Clean the terminal posts and connect them securely Rewire Consult your ...

Page 61: ...y Clogged engine oil filter Defective oil pump Defective oil pressure switch Clogged air cleaner Too high engine oil level Insufficient fuel injection Defective Clogged intake system Remedies Consult your dealers Consult your dealers Supply with fuel Clean element Raise cutting height or slow down Zero turn mower Use proper diesel fuel Cool down engine Shift it there securely Consult your dealers ...

Page 62: ...gged air intake line Engine is overloaded Fuel leaks Incorrect valve clearances Use proper fuel Clean air cleaner and air intake hose inside Raise cutting height or slow down Zero turn mower Replace damaged parts with new ones and tighten joints securely Consult your dealers Charge lamp is blinking Defective wiring Loose fan belt Defective alternator Correct loose dirty short improperly earthed te...

Page 63: ... translatory movement Imbalance in efficiencies of the pump and motor pairs Consult your dealer Differences in the alignment of the lever pairs during trans latory movement Faulty setting of the control lever linkage Adjust the setting by following the manual instructions Zero turn mower does not start travelling Parking brake is applied Too low engine speed Low HST oil tank level Air trapped insi...

Page 64: ...th and short circuit Repair defective parts Tighten belt as specified Correct loose terminals and corroded parts Otherwise install a new battery Consult your dealers Moniotor lamps do not light up Defective contact Re connect connector Fuel pump does not work Blown fuse Defective fuel pump Check the wiring and replace the blown fuse with a new one Consult your dealers Fuel cut off solenoid does no...

Page 65: ...4 Belt cover LH 5 Belt cover RH 6 Discharge cover 7 Gear case 8 Pulley 9 Belt 10 Tension spring 11 Tension arm 12 Tension pulley 13 Mid roller CHAPTER 1 NAME OF MAJOR COMPONENTS 1 2 3 3 4 5 13 3 3 6 8 7 9 8 12 11 10 FIG 1 1 FIG 1 2 ZERO TURN MOWER ...

Page 66: ...haft 7 Gear case 8 Pulley 9 Metal center 10 Grease nipple 11 Nut M16 12 Pulley 13 Shaft side 14 Metal side 15 Collar brade 16 Brade 17 Washer 20 60 06 18 S W M20 19 Nut M20 1 5 20 Washer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 18 20 FIG 1 3 FIG 1 4 CHAPTER 1 NAME OF MAJOR COMPONENTS ...

Page 67: ...75 38 4 1900 74 8 Dimensions Overrall length Overrall width Overrall height mm in mm in mm in kg lb mm in Weight No of blades Direction of discharge Mower deck drive Mower deck lift Cutting height 8 stages Cutting height adjustment Gauge wheel adjustment No of limit roller Material of limit roller Front rubber Rear plastic Plastic Gauge wheel Front Type Material Type Material Rear 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 68: ...ise the lift link 2 to highest level Then stop the engine c Set the height adjust dial 7 to the minimum trimming position 1 inch 1 Lift lever 4 Mower deck 7 Height adjust dial 10 Parking lever 2 Lift link 5 Rear gauge wheel 8 Link pin 11 Drive shaft 3 Front wheel caster 6 Front gauge wheel 9 Brake pedal 12 Adjust shaft d Align the mower deck 4 to along side with the Zero turn mower Turn its rear g...

Page 69: ...eight adjust dial to the minimum trimming position 1 inch When attaching detaching the mower deck to and from the Zero turn mower unit please make sure that the upper end of the adjust shaft 12 of the rear gauge wheels does contact the transmission unit of the Zero turn mower When installing the drive shaft 11 check if the retain ing lock is set properly or not 2 DETACHING THE MOWER DECK Detach th...

Page 70: ...nd measure the trimming height of each blade at backward and forward f Adjust the adjust bolt 3 of the mower deck and lift arm adjust nut so that the trimming position of the height adjust dial is the same as the height of the blade as measured from the ground IMPORTANT The right side of the mower deck 1 is slightly heavier than the left side Accordingly the mower deck tends to tilt to the right s...

Page 71: ...ders or damage to trees buildings etc Check the place to mow for bumps ditches mounds steps slopes inclination soft ness water pools etc ahead of time to avoid accidents such as turnover fall side sliding of the zero turn mower 2 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT a Start the engine and raise the mower deck by the lift lever 2 b Set to the trimming height by using the height adjust dial 1 c Stop the engine...

Page 72: ...ol lever gradually to drive the Zero turn mower into the working site CAUTION Before starting to move the zero turn mower be sure to lock the rear gauge wheels either in vertical or slanted positions e Release the drive control lever gradually to stop the zero turn mower f Shift the lift lever to down position d to lower the mower on the ground g Turn the PTO switch 3 to the ON M position IMPORTAN...

Page 73: ...ediately If not consult your dealers Never attempt to keep on operating the zero turn mower without locating and correcting the cause of trouble When leaving the zero turn mower to remove obsta cles such as twigs pebbles etc the PTO switch must be turned to the OFF N position and the parking brake applied 5 STOPPING MOWING OPERATION a Release the dive control levers and shift to lock position b Sh...

Page 74: ... for the next finishing pass Then finish to the desired grass height The second travelling pass should be shifted side ways by 20 cm 8 in or so or travel perpendicu lar to the first passes which will result in a beau tiful even finish ii When trying to finish in one pass select a sufficiently slow travelling speed It may also be required to set the cutting width to half or one third of that for no...

Page 75: ... plug 2 located on the left side wall of the gear case b Check to see if a small amount of oil overflows through the plug hole If so the level is normal If not replenish with gear oil SAE80 through the plug hole using an oil pitcher or the like IMPORTANT Before replacing the level plug by sure to wrap the threads with sealing tape without fail or oil may leak through the plug Replacement of oil IM...

Page 76: ... REPLACEMENT OF TIMING BELT Check if belt is tensioned properly When its tension is correct clearance between coils of tension spring should be 0 03 0 04 0 9 1mm or total length of tension spring when installed should be 5 12 130 1mm Inspection of belt a Remove both the belt covers installed on the mower deck b Check the belt for damage and dirt If it is smeared with oil or dirt or wet with water ...

Page 77: ... the belt covers Tighten lock nut of tension rod securely to prevent loss of tension Be sure to use the following belt size HOW TO JACK UP a Turn on the engine and raise the mower deck to its maximum b Stop the engine and apply the parking brake c Set the gauge wheel to the minimum trimming posi tion Set the height adjust dial to the maximum trim ming position d Lower the mower deck and remove the...

Page 78: ...he respective parts to their original position DANGER Choose a flat stable surface when perform ing the jack up operation Please apply the parking brake before per forming the above procedure When working under the machine the jack handle must he fixed on the handle stay 4 Jack fix pin 5 Jack handle 6 Jack CHAPTER 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR PARTS 6 4 5 FIG 5 8 FIG 5 9 FIG 5 10 ...

Page 79: ...t lbs 1300 kgf cm IMPORTANT If the blade ends have become round due to wear enlarged clearance between blades leave uncut grass behind The blade should be checked timely and worn ones should be replaced immediately Low cutting height or the operation just after soil has been applied will wear blades rapidly The blades should be checked more frequently a New Blade b Blade with rounded edge c Exessi...

Page 80: ...or gauge wheels and rollers 5 CLEANING OF MOWER DECK a Remove both belt covers and clear the grass and dust accumulated under the cover before operation or shorter service life of the belts and damage to bear ings and oil seals will be caused CAUTION Be sure to replace the removed covers after cleaning b Each blade shaft end and tension pulley end are equipped with a grease fitting Inject grease t...

Page 81: ...d too far which is very dangerous Besides this will cause noisier operation 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 1 Mower deck 4 Washer 2 Stopper plate 5 Nut 3 Stopper 6 Discharge cover ZERO TURN MOWER 1 2 3 5 6 4 4 4 2 3 2 1 2 5 4 4 Ref...

Page 82: ...uld turn smoothly Belt cover inside Clean after every 50 h There should be no grass or dust accumulated Belt Clean after every 50 h Criteria for replacement Deep crack over half the thickness of belt Worn out side wall canvas Greasing points Grease up after every 50 h Bolts and nuts There should be no loose ones Pins and clips There should be no lost or deformed ones Inspection replenishment and a...

Page 83: ...o remove grass and other objects tangled around pulleys and shaft 7 Check V belt and loosen adjustable tensioner 8 Remove all rust and touch up where paint has peeled off with touch up paint supplied by ISEKI 9 Store mower in a dry place with wooden blocks placed under it and cover with tarpaulin 10 Grease all grease points and check bearings IMPORTANT Insist on ISEKI genuine parts when replacing ...

Page 84: ...fast travelling speed Worn blades Clogged inside of mower deck Improperly adjusted gauge wheels Too tall grass Two blades are not installed on the same level or they are deformed Adjust mower mounting Slow down Replace them with new ones Clean Adjust them properly Mow it in two steps Correct Drive belt is slipping or broken Broken tension spring Too fast travelling speed Too low engine speed Worn ...

Page 85: ... belt Slipping belts Broken gears Re tighten them Clean Replace it with a new one Replace it with a new one Adjust belt tension spring properly Consult your dealer Foreign matter caught in shaft Broken wheel Short of grease Clean Replace it with a new one Inject grease Too low engine speed Too fast travelling speed Foreign matter caught between blade and blade support Foreign matter caught in a pu...

Page 86: ...ll throttle Governor performance Electrical connections Service air cleaner All cleaner connections Fuel line connections Injection pump oil CHASSIS Tyre inflation Front wheel hub bolts Rear wheel hub bolts Torque all chassis bolts Transmission oil Hydraulic system performance Drive test Lubricate all grease fittings Operation manual with tractor Explained the following to the owner Operation manu...

Page 87: ...PM full throttle Governor performance Electrical connections Service air cleaner All cleaner connections Fuel line connections Injection pump oil CHASSIS Tyre inflation Front wheel hub bolts Rear wheel hub bolts Torque all chassis bolts Transmission oil Hydraulic system performance Drive test Lubricate all grease fittings Operation manual with tractor Explained the following to the owner Operation...

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Page 90: ...Wiring Harness Cable Wiring Harness Cable 89 ...

Page 91: ...SZ330 SSM60 SSM72 Overseas Business Department 3 14 Nishi Nippori 5 chome Arakawa ku Tokyo 116 8541 Japan Phone 03 5604 7658 Fax 03 5604 7703 OM SZ330 EN 10 0503 01 000 Printed in Japan ...

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