Iseki SXG19 User manual

ISEKILAWNMOWERS
LAWN MOWERS:
MOWER DECKS:
COLLECTOR:

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for purchasing an ISEKI lawn mower.
This operator's manual provides the information necessary for operating and maintaining the lawn mower
safely and properly.
SAFETY-DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION
Every time you see the words and symbols shown below in the manual and on the safety
decals, you must take note of their instructions and warning.
DANGER: This symbol together with the words DANGER indicates an imminently hazadous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in VERY SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
WARNING: This symbol together with the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
CAUTION: This symbol together with the word CAUTION is used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may result in MINOR INJURY.
IMPORTANT: The word IMPORTANT is used to provide instructions or advice in order to let
the lawn mower provide the optimum performance.
NOTE: The word NOTE is used to indicate points of particular interest for more efficient and
convenient repair or operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Essential items which you should observe while operating the
lawn mower
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION: Items which are necessary to operate, adjust, and service the
lawn mower properly
Before starting to operate the lawn mower for the first time, you should read this operation manual thoroughly
and carefully until you are sufficiently familiar with the operation of the lawn 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 lawn mower.
The manual should be kept in a handy place so you can refer to it when required.
The parts employed in this lawn mower may be modified without notice for better performance and quality
and for safety purposes, which may lead to some inconsistency found on your lawn mower with the contents of this
manual.
The lawn mower is designed to be used on well-kept lawns. Using the lawn mower in other places is not
authorized. Besides, the manufacturer will not pay for any damage caused by unauthorized use and the risk is only
borne by the user. Proper use of the lawn mower also implies that the user follows the operational, adjusting, and
servicing instructions indicated in the operation manual.
When you have any question about your lawn mower, you are always welcome to ask your dealers.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................................... 1
I. FOR SAFE OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1. HOW TO BE A SAFE OPERATOR................................................................................................................... 5
2. BEFORE STARTING THE LAWN MOWER ..................................................................................................... 5
3. OPERATION OF THE LAWN MOWER ............................................................................................................ 6
4. OPERATION ON A SLOPE .............................................................................................................................. 7
5. DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS:........................................................................................................................ 8
6. LOADING ONTO OR UNLOADING FROM A TRUCK: .................................................................................... 8
7. WHEN FILLING WITH FUEL:........................................................................................................................... 9
8. MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING OF THE MOWER DRIVE SHAFT ............................................................. 9
9. LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE: .................................................................................................................... 9
10. MAINTENANCE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM........................................................................................... 10
11. TYRES AND WHEELS ..................................................................................................................................... 11
12. BEFORE STORING THE LAWN MOWER ....................................................................................................... 11
13. LONG TERM STORAGE.................................................................................................................................. 12
14. Caution labels & their positions ........................................................................................................................ 13
II. WARRANTY AND AFTER-SAFE CARE ................................................................................................................ 20
III. SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................. 22
LAWN MOWERS
IV. NAMES OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.................................................................................................................... 24
V. CONTROLS AND METERS.................................................................................................................................... 25
1. CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................................................................... 25
1.1. STARTER SWITCH................................................................................................................................... 26
1.2. THROTTLE LEVER................................................................................................................................... 26
1.3. MONITOR LAMP ARRAY .......................................................................................................................... 26
1.4. PTO LEVER .............................................................................................................................................. 26
1.5. HOURMETER ........................................................................................................................................... 27
1.6. Headlight switch (UE TYPE)...................................................................................................................... 27
1.7. Position switch (UGE TYPE) ..................................................................................................................... 27
1.8. Conbination switch (UGE TYPE)............................................................................................................... 27
1.9. Hazard switch (UGE TYPE) ...................................................................................................................... 27
1.10. Parking lamp (UGE TYPE)........................................................................................................................ 27
1.11. High beam signal lamp (UGE TYPE) ........................................................................................................ 27
2. FENDER (WING) PANEL ................................................................................................................................. 27
2.1. LIFT LEVER .............................................................................................................................................. 27
2.2. PARKING BRAKE LEVER......................................................................................................................... 27
2.3. FUEL GAUGE ........................................................................................................................................... 28
3. CONTROL PEDALS ......................................................................................................................................... 28
3.1. MASTER BRAKE PEDAL.......................................................................................................................... 28
3.2. HST FORWARD TRAVEL PEDAL............................................................................................................. 28
3.3. HST REVERSE TRAVEL PEDAL.............................................................................................................. 28
3.4. DIF-LOCK PEDAL..................................................................................................................................... 28
4. OTHER CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................ 28
4.1. SAFETY SWITCHES................................................................................................................................. 28
4.2. HEIGHT ADJUST DIAL ............................................................................................................................. 28
VI. PRE-OPERATIONAL ROUTINE INSPECTION .................................................................................................... 29
1. INSEPCTION ITEMS........................................................................................................................................ 29
2. WAY OF INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 29

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VII. OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
1. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................................................................................. 30
2. STARTING THE ENGINE................................................................................................................................. 30
3. STOPPING THE ENGINE ................................................................................................................................ 31
4. TRAVELLING.................................................................................................................................................... 32
5. STOPPING ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
VIII. MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................... 34
1. ENGINE OIL LEVEL ......................................................................................................................................... 34
2. TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL............................................................................................................................ 35
3. COOLANT LEVEL ............................................................................................................................................ 35
4. FUEL LEVEL..................................................................................................................................................... 36
5. AIR-CLEANER.................................................................................................................................................. 36
6. FUEL STRAINER ............................................................................................................................................. 37
7. INSPECTION OF FUEL HOSES ...................................................................................................................... 37
8. FAN BELT ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
9. MAINTENANCE OF FRONT PTO.................................................................................................................... 38
10. ADJUSTMENT OF BRAKE .............................................................................................................................. 39
11. NEUTRAL POSITION OF HST......................................................................................................................... 39
12. INSPECTION OF WHEEL TIGHTENING BOLTS AND NUTS ......................................................................... 40
13. BATTERY.......................................................................................................................................................... 40
14. TYRE PRESSURE (INFLATION) ..................................................................................................................... 41
15. INSPECTION OF STEERING WHEEL............................................................................................................. 41
16. ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 42
17. ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................ 42
18. TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT............................................................................................................ 43
19. REPLACEMENT OF HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ............................................................................................... 43
20. CHAIN CASE OIL REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................. 44
21. WASHING AND REPLACEMENT OF SUCTION FILTER ................................................................................ 44
22. INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF AIR-INTAKE OPENINGS ......................................................................... 44
23. CLEANING OF THE RADIATOR...................................................................................................................... 45
24. COOLANT REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 45
25. INSPECTION OF FUSES AND WIRING (UE TYPE) ....................................................................................... 46
26. INSPECTION OF FUSES AND WIRING (UGE TYPE) .................................................................................... 46
27. MAINTENANCE OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS ....................................................................................... 47
28. INSPECTION OF SAFETY SWITCHES........................................................................................................... 47
29. FILLING DIAGRAM .......................................................................................................................................... 48
30. PERIODICAL INSPECTION TABLE ................................................................................................................. 49
IX. STORAGE ............................................................................................................................................................. 50
X. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................ 52
XI. ELECTRIC WIRING............................................................................................................................................... 57
MOWER DECKS
I. NAMES OF MAJOR COMPONENTS...................................................................................................................... 61
II. ATTACHING AND DETACHING MOWER DECK................................................................................................... 62
1. ATTACHING THE MOWER DECK ................................................................................................................... 62
2. DETACHING THE MOWER DECK .................................................................................................................. 63
III. MOWER OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 64
1. BEFORE OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................... 64
2. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................. 64
3. STARTING MOWING OPERATION ................................................................................................................. 65
4. CLEANING A MOWER DECK AND CHUTE CLOGGED WITH GRASS.......................................................... 65
5. EMERGENCY STOP........................................................................................................................................ 66
6. STOPPING MOWING OPERATION................................................................................................................. 67

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7. EFFICIENT MOWING....................................................................................................................................... 67
IV. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR PARTS .................................................................................... 69
1. INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF GEAR CASE ................................................................................... 69
2. INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BELT .................................................................................. 70
3. INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT OF BLADES ............................................................................................... 70
4. INSPECTION OF GAUGE WHEELS................................................................................................................ 72
5. INSPECTION OF ROLLERS............................................................................................................................ 72
6. CLEANING OF MOWER DECK ....................................................................................................................... 72
7. FILLING DIAGRAM .......................................................................................................................................... 73
8. PERIODICAL INSPECTION TABLE ................................................................................................................. 74
V. STORING THE MOWER......................................................................................................................................... 75
VI. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................... 76
COLLECTOR
I. NAMES OF MAJOR COMPONENTS...................................................................................................................... 78
II. DETACHING AND ATTACHING COLLECTOR...................................................................................................... 79
1. DETACHING THE HIGH DUMP COLLECTOR ................................................................................................ 79
2. ATTACHING THE HIGH DUMP COLLECTOR................................................................................................. 79
3. DETACHING THE LOW DUMP COLLECTOR ................................................................................................. 80
4. ATTACHING THE LOW DUMP COLLECTOR.................................................................................................. 80
III. COLLECTOR OPERATION ................................................................................................................................... 81
1. BEFORE OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................... 81
2. ADJUSTING THE GRASS LIMIT SENSOR ..................................................................................................... 81
3. INSPECTION BEFORE OPERATION .............................................................................................................. 81
4. CLEANING A COLLECTOR ............................................................................................................................. 82
5. REPLACEMENT OF CONTAINER REAR NET................................................................................................ 82
6. EFFCIENT COLLECTING ................................................................................................................................ 82
IV. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR PARTS .................................................................................... 83
1. INSPECTION OF CYLINDER........................................................................................................................... 83
2. INSPECTION OF HYDRAULIC HOSES .......................................................................................................... 83
3. FILLING DIAGRAM .......................................................................................................................................... 84
4. PERIODICAL INSPECTION TABLE ................................................................................................................. 85
V. STORING THE COLLECTOR................................................................................................................................. 86
VI. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................... 87
This manual explains about several types of the lawn mowers and mower decks as listed below. Please
confirm the type of yours by referring to the name plate.
Lawn mowers Mower decks Collectors
Secondary braking device Cutting width High dump Low dump
SXG22H-UGE ○1370mm (54") 1220mm (48") SBC 550X-H ○
SXG22H-UE SCMA 54 ○SBC 550X-L ○
SXG19H-UGE ○SCMA 48 ○
SXG19H-UE
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest information available
at the time of publication