Iseki TH4295F3/FH3 User manual

TH4295F3/FH3
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ISEKITRACTORS
Operator’s Manual
ENGLISH

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Thank you for purchasing our tractor.
This operator’s manual provides the information necessary for operating and maintaining
your tractor safely and properly.
The contents are mainly composed of the following 2 items:
Safety instructions: Essential items which you should observe while operating
the tractor.
Technical instructions: Items which are necessary to operate, adjust and service
the tractor properly.
Before starting to operate the machine for the first time, you should read this operator’s
manual thoroughly and carefully until you are sufficiently familiar with the operation of the
machine in order to do jobs safely and properly. The manual should be regarded as part of
the machine, and should be kept in a handy place so you can refer to it when required. You
are advised to refer to it from time to time to refresh your understanding of the machine.
Your dealer has performed the pre-delivery service on your new machine.
He or she will discuss with you the operating and maintenance instructions given in this manu-
al, and instruct you in the proper and varied applications of this machine. Call on him or her at
any time when you have a question, or need equipment related to the use of your machine.
Paragraphs in the manual and labels on the machine are particularly
important information about safe operation to avoid accidents. You
should always keep precautions in mind and follow them during
operation.
Be sure to wear
personal protective equipment
during operation
In some of the illustrations used in this operator’s manual, panels or
guards may have been removed to clarity. Never operate the tractor
with these panels and guards removed.
If the removal of a shield is necessary to make a repair, it must be re-
placed before operation.
If you use a trailer, use a proper one which suits your tractor. Using an
improper trailer may cause serious accidents.
Never attempt to haul beyond the tractor’s capacity.
Follow strictly the instructions outlined in the operator’s manual of the mount-
ed or trailed machinery or trailer, and do not operate the combination tractor –
machine or tractor – trailer unless all instructions have been followed.
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual are based on
the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes at any time without notice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO OUR CUSTOMER ................................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................3
SAFETY .....................................................................6
MACHINE PURPOSE ............................................6
PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................6
MAKING YOUR TRACTOR A SAFE VEHICLE...... 7
How to Maintain Safety ......................................7
FOR SAFE OPERATION .......................................8
How to be a Safe Operator ................................8
When Another Person Operates Your
Machine..............................................................8
Before Operation................................................9
Starting Engine and Operating Tractor.............10
When Traveling ................................................10
Loading onto or Unloading from a Truck ..........12
Specifications of the Ramps.............................12
During Operation..............................................13
Inspection and Maintenance ............................14
Storage.............................................................15
Dismantling and Disposal.................................15
MAINTENANCE OF THE ELECTRIC
SYSTEM...............................................................16
To Maintain Electric Wiring...............................16
To Handle the Battery.......................................16
To Handle Booster Cables ...............................17
SAFETY DECALS ................................................18
Maintenance of Safety Decals .........................21
Location of Safety Decals ................................22
INTRODUCTION......................................................23
TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION ..................................24
HOMOLOGATION ATTESTATION NUMBERS ....24
MODEL TYPE DESIGNATION.............................24
MODEL / SERIAL NUMBER ................................25
MAJOR COMPONENTS..........................................26
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS...............................28
INSTRUMENT PANEL .........................................30
Main Switch......................................................30
Electric Fuel Shut-Off .......................................30
Indicator Light Strip ..........................................31
Coolant Temperature Gauge ............................31
Tachometer.......................................................32
Fuel Gauge.......................................................32
Horn / Light Turn Switch .................................. 32
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
(Hydrostatic Transmission)...............................33
CLUTCH PEDAL (MECHANICAL /
SYNCHRO SHUTTLE TRANSMISSION) ............34
BRAKES...............................................................34
Brake Pedals....................................................34
Parking Brake lever..........................................35
ENGINE SPEED CONTROLS .............................35
TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVERS .......................36
(Mechanical Transmission)...................................36
Range and Gear Shift Levers...........................36
(Synchro Shuttle Transmission) ...........................37
Forward / Reverse Lever..................................37
Range and Gear Shift Levers...........................37
(Hydrostatic Transmission)...................................38
Range and Cruise Control Lever......................38
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK .........................................39
4-WHEEL DRIVE..................................................39
REAR PTO SELECTOR LEVER..........................40
MID PTO SELECTOR LEVER .............................41
Position Control................................................42
Draft control (Center ROPS Type)....................42
Lowering Rate Control Knob ............................43
JOYSTICK............................................................43
Control Lever (J-TYPE) .................................... 43
SEAT & SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT ...............44
OPERATION ............................................................46
BREAK-IN PERIOD..............................................46
STARTING............................................................46
Pre-Start Inspection.......................................... 46
Normal Starting ................................................47
Restarting Warm Engine ..................................48
Cold Weather Starting......................................48
Warm Up Period...............................................48
Operator Observations.....................................49
Starting Circuit Operation.................................49
GROUND SPEED SELECTION...........................50
Mechanical / Synchro Shuttle Transmission ....50
Hydrostatic Transmission .................................52
STOPPING TRACTOR.........................................54

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Mechanical / Synchro Shuttle Transmission ....54
Hydrostatic Transmission .................................55
CRUISE CONTROL (HYDROSTATIC
TRANSMISSION).................................................55
Setting cruise control........................................55
Releasing cruise control...................................55
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK .........................................56
4-WHEEL DRIVE..................................................57
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)...................................57
Rear PTO Shaft................................................58
Mid PTO Shaft (Rear ROPS Type)...................58
PTO Operating Control
(S-Type and HST-Type)....................................59
3-POINT HITCH ...................................................61
Hitch Controls...................................................61
Rear Linkage....................................................62
Attaching Implements.......................................63
Using Position Control......................................64
Using Draft Control (If equipped) .....................65
JOYSTICK OPERATION (J-TYPE) ......................66
Joystick Lockout...............................................66
EXTERNAL AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS...............67
ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
(ROPS) (Center type or Rear type) ......................68
Center ROPS Type...............................................69
Front Hitch & Bumper Frame ...........................70
DRAWBAR ...........................................................71
Detaching Implements .....................................71
REAR HITCH .......................................................72
FRONT LOADER FIXATION POINT....................73
FALLING OBJECTS PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
(FOPS) & OPERATORS PROTECTION
STRUCTURE (OPS) FIXATION POINT...............73
TOWING...............................................................73
JACKING..............................................................74
LUBRICATION & PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......75
SPECIFICATIONS & CAPACITIES ......................75
Engine Oil.........................................................75
Engine Coolant.................................................75
Fuel Tank..........................................................75
Transmission & Differential Housing
(Including Hydraulic System) ...........................75
Front Axle .........................................................75
Grease Fittings.................................................75
LUBRICATION / FILL POINTS .............................76
Opening / Closing Hood ...................................79
Removing / Reinstalling Side Cover.................79
LUBRICATION DETAILS......................................80
Grease Fittings.................................................80
Engine Oil & Filter ............................................ 80
Transmission Oil & Filters ................................81
Transmission Oil Filter...................................... 82
Front Axle Oil.................................................... 82
Checking / Replenishing Coolant .....................83
Flushing Radiator / Replacing Coolant.............83
Use of Anti-Freeze............................................84
Cleaning of Radiator ........................................84
Cleaning Air Cleaner / Evacuator Valve ..........85
FUEL SYSTEM.....................................................86
Fuel Filter .........................................................86
Air-Bleeding Fuel System.................................87
Fuel Tank Filler Cap .........................................87
Throttle Lever ...................................................87
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM........................................88
Battery..............................................................88
Starting Switches .............................................90
Safety Switches................................................ 90
Wiring / Fuse Arrangement...............................90
CLUTCH FREE-PLAY ADJUSTMENT .................92
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ........................................92
Adjustment of parking brake lever....................93
Neutral start system .........................................94
Wiring / Fuse Arrangement...............................94
WHEELS & TIRES ...............................................95
Tire Inflation Pressures ....................................95
Wheel Bolt Tightening Torque ..........................95
Front Wheel Alignment.....................................96
Front Wheel Spacing........................................96
Rear Wheel Spacing ........................................ 97
Steering Free-Play ........................................... 97
Front Axle End-Float.........................................97
CLUTCH HOUSING PLUG ..................................98
TORQUE CHART.................................................98
STORAGE............................................................ 98
WASHING OF THE MACHINE...........................100
MAJOR CONSUMABLES LIST..........................101
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 103
ENGINE..............................................................103
CLUTCH.............................................................104
BRAKES.............................................................104
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....................................... 104
STEERING SYSTEM .........................................105
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM......................................105
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION......................105

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SPECIFICATIONS..................................................106
ENGINE..............................................................106
TRANSMISSION (MECHANICAL TYPE)...........106
TRANSMISSION
(SYNCHRO SHUTTLE TYPE) ...........................106
TRANSMISSION (HYDROSTATIC TYPE) .........106
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.......................................107
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM......................................107
CAPACITIES ......................................................107
TREAD WIDTH SETTING..................................107
DIMENSIONS.....................................................108
Rear ROPS Type............................................108
Center ROPS Type.........................................109
AXLE LOADS & TIRE LOAD CARRYING
CAPACITY.......................................................... 110
NOISE DECLARATION ..................................... 110
VIBRATION DECLARATION ............................. 111
ATTACHMENT (OPTION) ................................. 111
INDEX..................................................................... 114
WIRING DIAGRAM................................................ 117

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MACHINE PURPOSE
This machine is designed solely for use in customary agricultural use, for parks and grounds maintenance, as well
as for winter service. Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict
adherence to the conditions of operation, service, and repair as specified by the manufacturer, also constitute essential
elements of the intended use. This machine should be operated, serviced, and repaired only by persons who are famil-
iar with its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures. Accident prevention
regulations, all other generally recognized regulations on safety and occupational medicine, and all road traffic regula-
tions must be observed at all times. Any arbitrary modifications carried out to this machine may relieve the manufacturer
of liability for any resulting damage or injury.
PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Whenever you see the words and symbols below, used in this operator’s manual and on decals, you MUST take note of
their instructions as they relate to personal safety.
SAFETY
DANGER: This symbol together with the
word DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS
INJURY.
WARNING: This symbol together with the
word WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS
INJURY.
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 iden-
tify special instruction or procedures
which, if not strictly observed, could re-
sult in damage to, or destruction of the
machine, process or its surrounding.
NOTE: The word NOTE is used to indicate points of
particular interest for more efficient and con-
venient repair or operation.
Understand thoroughly the following precautions,
always keep them in mind before, during, and after
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MAKING YOUR TRACTOR A SAFE VEHICLE
How to Maintain Safety
(1) Never attempt to do the following:
• Modification of the structure of the tractor
• Installation of other type of engine
• Installation of tires of other than the original tire
size.
Any malfunctions or failures of the tractor due to
unauthorized modification are not covered by the
warranty.
(2) This machine cannot be driven on a public road
without authorization by a local government
agency, etc.
When transporting an unauthorized machine on a
public road, load it on a truck.
When traveling with an implement wider than the
tractor, put red caution markers such as flags (red
lamps at night) in the most visible locations on
both sides of the implements, and place a “SLOW
MOVING VEHICLE” sign in a place where it is
easily seen by other drivers. Operate the machine
carefully keeping in mind that the implement is
wider and may roll easily. If the implement can
be folded, fold it beforehand. If there are road or
railway crossings where the visibility is poor, you
should install on the machine a mirror to give a
view ahead of you so that you do not need to
move your machine too far into the intersection.
(3) When you travel on a road, you must turn work
lights off if the law requires it.
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FOR SAFE OPERATION
How to be a Safe Operator
(1) Familiarize yourself fully with machine controls by
studying the operator’s manual before using your
machine.
This operator’s manual should be regarded as
part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and
second-hand machines are advised to retain
documentary evidence that this manual was pro-
vided with the machine.
(2) Never allow persons listed below to operate the
machine.
If any work carried out by unauthorized persons as
below would cause accident of the machine.
• Persons with mental disease
• Persons who cannot operate the machine prop-
erly because of fatigue, illness, or drowsiness
from medication, etc.
• Pregnant women
• Young persons or children too young to legally
operate the machine.
Always be careful of your health by taking suit-
able rest breaks.
(3) Wear appropriate clothing and other protective
devices during operation.
• Protection of your head
Wear protective headgear such as a helmet,
especially when traveling on roads or handling
material above your head.
• Protection to avoid being caught in the machine.
Wear tight fitting clothing and headgear, be-
cause loose clothing or hair can get caught in
the moving parts of the machine.
• Protection from poisonous dust or gases
Be sure to wear a protective device to protect
the respiratory system, eyes, and skin when
handling poisonous chemicals on work with
such a crop sprayer, mounted or trailed.
• Protection of the ears
Wear ear plugs or take suitable countermeasures
to protect your ears when you must operate the
machine under extremely noisy conditions.
• Maintenance of protective devices
Periodically inspect protective devices to as-
sure that they are functioning properly. Use
them at all times.
When Another Person Operates Your Machine
When another person operates your machine, you
must explain how to operate and instruct him or her to
read this manual fully to avoid unexpected accident.
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Before Operation
(1) Set up an operation plan with sufficient time al-
lowance. A tight plan may result in unexpected
accidents when work has to be rushed.
(2) Inspect and service the machine periodically in ac-
cordance with the instructions given in the opera-
tor’s manual to maintain the machine in the best
condition.
Pay special attention to the controls, especially to
the brakes and clutch, and safety measures for the
machine when servicing it. If the machine functions
properly and performs normally, the chance of an
accident will be reduced greatly.
If safety devices are damaged or do not work,
please consult your ISEKI dealer.
(3) Before removing a safety devices, such as a
safety cover, be sure that the machine has
stopped completely. Never forget to replace the
removed part after servicing.
(4) Never refill fuel while the engine is running or it
is still hot. Keep away from open fires and never
smoke around a fuel tank or while fueling into the
machine. Never use open flames for illumination
when fueling the machine at night.
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