III. COLLECTOR OPERATION

CAUTION:

• Become familiar with how to operate the lawn mower and understand safety instructions by reading this manual carefully.

• Make sure that all safety covers and guards are installed in position.

• Before operating the collector, be sure to confirm that collector opens and closes smoothly.

• Before operating, inspect the points that follow. 1

(1) Safety switch

a.Be sure to confirm that the engine stops as soon as operator start the mower or dump container.

DANGER: Safety switch is for stopping the engine forcibly when container is dumped during blade of mower deck is rotating. Never fail to check whether this function works correctly before every mowing operation.

a.Filler rate of container is changed with adjusting the adjuster bolt(1).

b.Check the buzzer of grass limit sensor. Set the starter switch ON position (Don’t start engine) and set the PTO lever ON. Check that the buzzer sounds when pushing the sensor plate(3).

CAUTION: After checking the buzzer, be sure to turn starter switch and PTO lever OFF.

Open: Push the “UP” portion of the container dump switch.

Close: Push the “DOWN” portion of the container dump switch.

Make sure that the grass is fallen out, then close the container.

Even if the container is closed, keep pushing the switch until the lock plate (1) is completely locked by pin (2).

In case there is too much clearance between the lock plate (1) and pin (2), readjust the nut/ M8 (3) to lower the lock bracket (4).

CAUTION: Never keep pushing the container dump switch for more than 30 seconds after container opening or closing. Otherwise, there is a possibility that cylinder breaks down.

5. OPERATION OF MANUAL COLLECTOR

SBC402X-RE4

Open: Raise the dump lever (1) to release the lock from the lock plate (5).

Open the container by pulling the dump lever (1) forward.

Close: Make sure that the grass is fallen out, then close the container by pushing the dump lever (1) backward.

In case the container can not be closed smoothly or

In case there is too much clearance between the lock plate (5), and pin (2), readjust the nut/ M8 (3) to lower the lock bracket (4).

(1) Dump lever

(2) Pin

(3) Nut/M8

(4) Lock bracket

(5) Lock plate

6. ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE SYSTEM

SBC402X-RAE4 and SBC402X-RE4 are equipped with a roll-over protective structure(ROPS). Seat belt must be worn when the ROPS is in the upright position. Lower the ROPS only when absolutely necessary such as hitting the roof of the garage where it is parked. The upper part (1) of ROPS can be folded down by removing the locking pin (2).

DANGER: Do not operate the lawn mower with the ROPS folded down. This may result in serious injury if the lawn mower rolls over.

DANGER: Do not use the seat belt when the ROPS is folded down.

IV. INSPECTION AND MAINTAINANCE OF MAJOR PARTS

1. FILLING DIAGRAM

Grease up the points mentioned below periodically.

SBC402X-RAE4 (Low dump collector with assist cylinder)

Ref.NoFilling pointsLubricantsQuantity

1Dump cylinder

2Dump link

3Lock link

4Lock plate

Oil or GreaseAs required

SBC402X-RE4 (Low dump collector with manual operation)

Ref.NoFilling pointsLubricantsQuantity

1Dump link

2Lock plate

3Cam plate

4Link plate

Oil or GreaseAs required

2. PERIODICAL INSPECTION TABLE

SBC402X-RAE4 and SBC402X-RE4

: Inspection, replenishment, and adjustment : If lost or deformed : If loose, fix : Cannot be clogged

Inspection and servicing intervals (hours of operation) Intervals after that Judgement criteria Ref. page 50100150200250 Greasing points

Bolts and nuts

Grease up after every 50hrs87

• If special skill or special tool are required or you feel difficulty in maintenance, consult your dealer.