Iseki SXG216 User manual

ISEKI DIESEL RIDING MOWER
LAWN MOWER:
MOWER DECK:
COLLECTOR:
SXG216
SCMA40
SBC402X

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Thank you very much for purchasing an ISEKI lawn mower.
This operation 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 au-
thorized. 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.
INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................... 1
I. FOR SAFE OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1. HOW TO BE A SAFE OPERATOR................................................................................................................ 5
2. BEFORE STARTING THE LAWN MOWER .................................................................................................. 7
3. OPERATION OF THE LAWN MOWER......................................................................................................... 9
4. OPERATION ON A SLOPE ......................................................................................................................... 12
5. DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS: .................................................................................................................. 13
6. LOADING ONTO OR UNLOADING FROM A TRUCK:............................................................................... 13
7. WHEN FILLING WITH FUEL: ..................................................................................................................... 14
8. MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING OF THE MOWER DRIVE SHAFT........................................................ 15
9. LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE:............................................................................................................... 16
10. MAINTENANCE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ..................................................................................... 19
11. TYRES AND WHEELS................................................................................................................................ 20
12. BEFORE STORING THE LAWN MOWER.................................................................................................. 20
13. LONG TERM STORAGE ............................................................................................................................ 21
14. CAUTION LABELS & THEIR POSITIONS.................................................................................................. 22
II. WARRANTY AND AFTER-SALE CARE .......................................................................................................... 28
III. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................ 29
LAWN MOWER
IV. NAMES OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.............................................................................................................. 31
V. CONTROLS AND METERS.............................................................................................................................. 32
1. CONTROL PANEL ...................................................................................................................................... 32
1.1. STARTER SWITCH.............................................................................................................................. 33
1.2. THROTTLE LEVER.............................................................................................................................. 33
1.3. MONITOR LAMP ARRAY..................................................................................................................... 33
1.4. PTO LEVER ......................................................................................................................................... 33
1.5. HOURMETER ...................................................................................................................................... 34
1.6. HEADLIGHT SWITCH.......................................................................................................................... 34
2. FENDER (WING) PANEL............................................................................................................................ 34
2.1. MOWER LIFT LEVER.......................................................................................................................... 34
2.2. FUEL GAUGE ...................................................................................................................................... 34
3. CONTROL PEDALS.................................................................................................................................... 34
3.1. MASTER BRAKE PEDAL .................................................................................................................... 34
3.2. HST FORWARD TRAVEL PEDAL........................................................................................................ 34
3.3. HST REVERSE TRAVEL PEDAL......................................................................................................... 34
4. OTHER CONTROLS................................................................................................................................... 35
4.1. SAFETY SWITCHES ........................................................................................................................... 35
4.2 HEIGHT ADJUST DIAL ......................................................................................................................... 35
VI. PRE-OPERATIONAL ROUTINE INSPECTION .............................................................................................. 36
1. INSPECTION ITEMS .................................................................................................................................. 36
2. WAY OF INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 36
VII. OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................... 37
1. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE............................................................................................................ 37
2. STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................................................................................................... 37
3. STOPPING THE ENGINE........................................................................................................................... 38
4. TRAVELLING .............................................................................................................................................. 39
5. STOPPING.................................................................................................................................................. 40
CONTENTS

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VIII. MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................. 41
1. ENGINE OIL LEVEL.................................................................................................................................... 41
2. TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL ...................................................................................................................... 42
2.1. OIL CHECK .......................................................................................................................................... 42
2.2. TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................... 42
2.3. AIR BLEEDING .................................................................................................................................... 42
3. COOLANT LEVEL....................................................................................................................................... 43
4. FUEL LEVEL ............................................................................................................................................... 44
5. AIR-CLEANER ............................................................................................................................................ 44
6. FUEL STRAINER ........................................................................................................................................ 45
7. INSPECTION OF FUEL HOSES................................................................................................................. 45
8. FAN BELT.................................................................................................................................................... 45
9. MAINTENANCE OF MID PTO .................................................................................................................... 46
10. ADJUSTMENT OF BRAKE ......................................................................................................................... 46
11. NEUTRAL POSITION OF HST ................................................................................................................... 46
12. ADJUSTMENT OF SPEED ......................................................................................................................... 47
13. INSPECTION OF WHEEL TIGHTENING BOLTS....................................................................................... 47
14. BATTERY .................................................................................................................................................... 47
15. TYRE PRESSURE (INFLATION) ................................................................................................................ 48
16. INSPECTION OF STEERING WHEEL ....................................................................................................... 48
17. ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.................................................................................................................... 49
18. ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT....................................................................................................... 50
19. TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................... 50
20. INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF AIR-INTAKE OPENINGS.................................................................... 51
21. CLEANING OF THE RADIATOR ................................................................................................................ 51
22. COOLANT REPLACEMENT....................................................................................................................... 51
23. INSPECTION OF FUSES AND WIRING .................................................................................................... 52
24. MAINTENANCE OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS.................................................................................. 52
25. INSPECTION OF SAFETY SWITCHES ..................................................................................................... 53
26. FILLING DIAGRAM..................................................................................................................................... 54
27. PERIODICAL INSPECTION TABLE............................................................................................................ 55
28. WASHING THE MACHINE ......................................................................................................................... 56
29. MAJOR CONSUMABLES LIST................................................................................................................... 57
IX. STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 59
X. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................... 61
1. ENGINE ...................................................................................................................................................... 61
2. MASTER BRAKE SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ 63
3. LIFT SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................. 63
4. STEERING SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................. 63
5. HST (HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION) .................................................................................................... 64
6. ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................... 64
XI. ELECTRIC WIRING......................................................................................................................................... 65
MOWER DECKS
I. NAMES OF MAJOR COMPONENTS................................................................................................................ 67
II. ATTACHING AND DETACHING MOWER DECK............................................................................................. 68
1. ATTACHING THE MOWER DECK.............................................................................................................. 68
2. DETACHING THE MOWER DECK ............................................................................................................. 69
III. MOWER OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................... 70
1. BEFORE OPERATION................................................................................................................................ 70
2. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................. 70
3. STARTING MOWING OPERATION............................................................................................................ 71
4. CLEANING A MOWER DECK AND CHUTE CLOGGED WITH GRASS .................................................... 71

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5. EMERGENCY STOP .................................................................................................................................. 72
6. STOPPING MOWING OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 73
7. EFFICIENT MOWING ................................................................................................................................. 73
IV. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR PARTS .............................................................................. 74
1. INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF BEVEL GEAR CASE ................................................................. 74
2. INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT OF BLADES.......................................................................................... 75
3. INSPECTION OF GAUGE WHEELS .......................................................................................................... 76
4. INSPECTION OF ROLLERS ...................................................................................................................... 76
5. CLEANING OF MOWER DECK.................................................................................................................. 76
6. FILLING DIAGRAM..................................................................................................................................... 77
7. PERIODICAL INSPECTION TABLE............................................................................................................ 78
V. STORING THE MOWER................................................................................................................................... 79
VI. TROUBLE SHOOTING.................................................................................................................................... 80
COLLECTOR
I. NAMES OF MAJOR COMPONENTS................................................................................................................ 82
1. SBC402X-LAE4 (LOW DUMP COLLECTOR WITH ASSIST CYLINDER) ................................................. 82
2. SBC402X-LE4 (LOW DUMP COLLECTOR WITH MANUAL OPERATION)............................................... 82
II. DETACHING AND ATTACHING COLLECTOR................................................................................................ 83
1. DETACHING THE LOW DUMP COLLECTOR WITH ASSIST CYLINDER................................................. 83
2. ATTACHING THE LOW DUMP COLLECTOR WITH ASSIST CYLINDER ................................................. 83
3. DETACHING THE LOW DUMP COLLECTOR WITH MANUAL DUMP...................................................... 83
4. ATTACHING THE LOW DUMP COLLECTOR WITH MANUAL DUMP....................................................... 84
III. COLLECTOR OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 85
1. BEFORE OPERATION................................................................................................................................ 85
2. ADJUSTING THE GRASS LIMIT SENSOR................................................................................................ 85
3. INSPECTION BEFORE OPERATION......................................................................................................... 85
4. OPERATION OF COLLECTOR WITH ASSIST CYLINDER ....................................................................... 85
5. OPERATION OF MANUAL COLLECTOR................................................................................................... 86
IV. INSPECTION AND MAINTAINANCE OF MAJOR PARTS ............................................................................. 87
1. FILLING DIAGRAM..................................................................................................................................... 87
2. PERIODICAL INSPECTION TABLE............................................................................................................ 88
V. STORING THE COLLECTOR........................................................................................................................... 89
VI. TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................... 90
This manual explains about several types of the lawn mowers and mower decks as listed below. Please con-
firm the type of yours by referring to the name plate.
Lawn mowers Mower decks Collectors
Seat Cutting width Dump system
SXG216E X SCMA 40 1016 mm (40") SBC 402XLE Manual
SXG216SE SBC 402XLAE Assist cylinder
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest information avail-
able at the time of publication

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DANGER: Failure to observe the following
safety instructions can result in serious
injury or death. As the owner or operator
of the lawn mower, you are responsible
for preventing accidents or injuries.
1. HOW TO BE A SAFE OPERATOR
1.1. Follow all the safety signs on the lawn mower
and all the manufacturer’s instructions before
starting the lawn mower. If you do not, it may
result in body injuries.
1.2. Pay attention to the caution labels on the lawn
mower, mower deck and collector, and observe
the instructions they give to avoid physical
injuries.
1.3. Ensure that all operators are responsible indi-
viduals who have read the instructions or been
fully trained on the safe operation of the lawn
mower.
1.4. All operators should evaluate their health and
ability to operate the lawn mower safely enough
to protect themselves and others from serious
injury. Do not operate the lawn mower while
you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
1.5. Understand how to properly and safely operate
and maintain the lawn mower. Seek and obtain
practical instruction on how to operate and
maintain the lawn mower properly.
1.6. Be sure to use necessary protective devices
such as headgear, safety glasses, safety
shoes, ear plugs, gloves, etc.
1.7. Wear appropriate protective clothing and
equipment when you are operating, adjusting,
or servicing the lawn mower, such as safety
glasses, long pants, substantial footwear, and
ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing, or
jewellery can get tangled in moving parts.
1.8. Never permit the following persons to operate
the lawn mower:
- Persons not properly trained to operate the
lawn mower
- Persons who cannot understand the instruc-
tions mentioned in this operation manual and
on the caution labels
- Pregnant women
- ChildrenLocal regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.
I. FOR SAFE OPERATION
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1.9. Inspect the lawn mower periodically. If not, this
may not only shorten the lawn mower’s service
life but also make safe and efficient operation
impossible.
1.10. Never use the lawn mower out of normal us-
age even if it is not mentioned at this operation
manual.

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2. BEFORE STARTING THE LAWN MOWER
2.1. Set up an operation plan with sufficient time al-
lowance. A tight plan may result in unexpected
accidents. Especially when operating the lawn
mower under extremely hot, cold, or humid
circumstances, set up an operation schedule or
method which will ensure operational safety.
2.2. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Mowing in the dark may cause unexpected
accidents.
2.3. Thoroughly inspect the mowig area and remove
all objects from the mowing area that the lawn
mower can throw, such as stones, toys, sticks,
and wires, which may lead to serious accidents.
2.4. Ensure that there are no people or pets in the
area where you will mow. Keep children out of
the mowing area and under the watchful care
of a responsible adult.
2.5. Do not operate the lawn mower unless the op-
erator’s presence controls, safety switches, and
guards are attached and functioning properly.
2.6. Start the engine from the operating or desig-
nated starting position.
2.7. Before starting the engine, make sure that ev-
erything is safe around the lawn mower and put
the traction drive in neutral, set parking brake,
and disengage the cutting unit(s). Otherwise,
unexpected accidents may occur.
2.8. Start the engine with the starter switch only.
Never attempt to start the engine by shorting
the terminals, or the lawn mower may move
abruptly, and result in unexpected accidents.
2.9. Do not run the engine in an enclosed area
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect. Sufficient ventilation should be provided
when starting the engine in an enclosed area.
2.10. Make sure if safety around the lawn mower and
move slowly when starting. Abrupt starting may
cause unexpected accidents.
2.11. Become familiar with the operation, particularly,
the stopping of the lawn mower. You should
be skilful enough to be able to stop the lawn
mower at will.
2.12. Use only attachments and accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer and install and
operate them as directed.
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2.13. Be sure to operate the lawn mower equipped
with a standard mower deck and collector. Nev-
er mow grass without the collector, or the lawn
mower scatters grass, stone and other flying
debris, which is very dangerous, if you would
like not to collect the cut glass in a collector,
equip an optional mulching kit for mower.
Mulching kit for SCMA40
• (8670-701-200-10) .................................... 1pc
2.14. When your lawn mower is equipped with an im-
plement other than a standard mower deck and
collector, never fail to ask your dealers about
machine balance. Always follow their advice.
2.15. Keep in mind that the operator or user is re-
sponsible for the accidents or hazards caused
by the lawn mower to other people or their
property.
2.16. Inspect the lawn mower for wear or damage.
Replace any worn or damaged parts.
2.17. Especially before starting the mower, be sure
to perform advised preoperation inspections
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.

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3. OPERATION OF THE LAWN MOWER
3.1. When the lawn mower is running, stay away
from the discharge opening, the cutting unit(s),
and all moving parts.
3.2. During operation, never allow anyone, especial-
ly children, and animals to be in the vicinity of
the lawn mower. Do not direct the discharge
at anyone.
3.3. When you are working with coworkers, be sure
to alert them by signalling before you take a new
action.
3.4. When operating the lawn mower, you should be
seated in the operator’s seat properly, hold the
steering wheel by both hands, and look in the
direction in which the lawn mower advances.
Avoid looking aside or holding the steering
wheel by one hand during operation.
3.5. Always be sure to operate the lawn mower
from the driver’s seat. Never attempt to get on
or off the lawn mower while it is travelling.
3.6. Do not mow on wet grass. The lawn mower
may slide.
3.7. Slow down before turning the lawn mower.
Turning at high speed may cause the lawn
mower to turn over.
3.8. Look down and behind you and ensure a
clear path before you move the lawn mower
backward.
3.9. Do not mow while moving backward unless it is
absolutely necessary.
3.10. Never operate the lawn mower in terrain where
there are ditches, holes, or steps easy to col-
lapse. In such a place, the lawn mower could
turn over or fall.
3.11. Before making access to moving parts, stop the
engine, and keep your hands, feet, clothing, ac-
cessories and etc. away so as not to be caught
in the moving parts of the lawn mower
3.12. Be alert when you approach blind corners and
objects that may obscure your vision. Watch
for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
3.13. Never rest a foot on the brake pedal. If so,
the brakes wear rapidly, which may lead to seri-
ous accidents.
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