Shibaura CM314 User manual
TRACTOR OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL
CM314 CM374
IHI GROUP
IHI Shibaura Machinery Corporation
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CONTENTS
SAFETY ……………………………………………………………………………0-2
SECTION1-GENERAL INFORMATION ………………………………………1-1
SECTION2-OPERATION…………………………………………………………2-1
SECTION3-LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE ……………………………3-1
SECTION4-SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………4-1
PREDELIVERY SERVICE ………………………………………………………4-5
TO THE OWNER:
This manual contains information concerning the operation, adjust, and maintenance of the CM Mower.
You have purchased a dependable machine, but only by proper care and operation can you expect to
receive the performance and long service built into this Mower. Please have all operators read this
manual carefully and keep the manual available for reference.
Your SHIBAURA dealer will instruct you in the general operation of your Mower.(Refer to the "Delivery
Report" at the back this of this manual.) Your dealer's staff of factory-trained service technicians will be
glad to answer any questions that may arise regarding the operation of you Mower.
Your SHIBAURA dealer carries a complete line of genuine SHIBAURA parts.These parts are
manufactured and carefully inspected to insure high quality and accurate fitting of any necessary
replacement parts.
CAUTION:THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK WHENEVER PERSONAL SAFETY
IS INVOLVED. TAKE TIME TO READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. BE CAREFUL!
CAUTION:PICTURES IN THIS MANUAL MAY SHOW PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OPEN OR
REMOVED TO BETTER ILLUSTRATE A PARTICULAR FEATURE OR ADJUSTMENT.
BE CERTAIN, HOWEVER, TO CLOSE OR REPLACE ALL SHIELDING BEFORE OPERATING THE
MACHINE.
IMPROVEMENTS
IHI-SHIBAURA is continually striving to improve its products. We reserve the right to make improvements
or changes when it becomes practical and possible to do so, without incurring any obligation to make
changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.
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SAFETY RULES
1. SAFETY RULES
Please pay particular attention to all boxed-
parts in the text which have the sign .
This sign warns you to be careful when carrying
out certain functions.
DANGER:
Indicates serious injury or death will result if
instruction are not followed.
WARNING:
Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury
or death could result if instructions are not
followed.
CAUTION:
Indicates a possibility that minor injury can result
if instructions are not followed.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
Labels attached to certain parts of the Front
Mower give important safety information.
Please read them carefully. Should a label
detach itself or become illegible, contact your
dealer for a replacement.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Learn how to stop the engine
quickly.
2) Only use the Front Mower for the purpose for
which it was made, that is, the cutting and
collection of grass. Any use not specifically
indicated in the instruction handbook can be
dangerous and result in damage to the
machine, and will also result in the annulling
of the warranty and the manufacturer declin-
ing all responsibility.
3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use Front Mower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
4) Never use the Front Mower.
-When people, especially children, or pets
are nearby.
-If the operator has taken medicine or
substances that can affect his ability to
react and concentrate.
5) Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
6) Do not carry passengers.
7) The operator of a Front Mower must carefully
follow the driving instructions, particularly:
-The need for care and concentration when
using Front Mowers;
-That control of a Front Mower sliding on a
slope will not be regained by the appli-
cation of the brake.
The main reasons for loss of control are:
-Insufficient wheel grip;
-Being driven too fast;
-Inadequate braking;
-The type of machine is unsuitable for its
task;
-Lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions, especially slopes;
-Incorrect hitching and load distribution.
8) The Front Mower is equipped with a series of
safety microswitches and devices which
must never be removed, altered or tampered
with. Removing these devices invalidates the
warranty and the manufacture declines any
responsibility.
B) PREPARATION
1) While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate
the equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
objects which may be thrown by the
machine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones,
etc.)
3) WARNING: Engine fuel is highly flammable:
-Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
-Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do
not smoke while refuelling or whenever
handling the fuel.
-Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel
while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
-If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until the fuel has
evaporated and the fumes dispersed.
-Tighten caps of all fuel tanks and
containers securely.
4) Replace faulty silencers.
5) Before using, always carry out visual
inspection, particularly of the blades, seeing
that the screws and cutter assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged blades and screws in sets to
preserve balance.
6) Before mowing, attach the discharge
opening guards (grass-catcher or deflector).
7) Take care as the rotation of one blade can
cause the other blade to turn.
C) OPERAITON
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
2) Mow only in daylight good artificial light.
3) Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass,
where feasible.
4) Before starting the engine, disengage the
blades, shift into neutral and engage the
parking brake.
5) Do not use on slopes of more than 10°(17%).
6) Remember there is no such thing as a “safe”
slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care. To guard against overturning:
-It is advisable to use a rear counterweight
(supplied on request);
-Do not stop or start suddenly when going
up or downhill;
-Always keep the machine in gear,
especially when traveling downhill;
-Machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns;
-Stay alert for humps and hollows and other
hidden hazards;
-Never mow across the face of the slope.
7) Stop the blades rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass. When moving the
Front Mower away from the lawn disengage
the blades and put the cutting plate into the
highest position.
8) Never operate the Front Mower as a Mower-
deck with defective guards, or without safety
devices, for example deflectors and/or grass
catchers, in place.
9) Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine. Operating the
engine at excessive speed can increase the
hazard of personal injury.
10) Before leaving the operator’s position:
-Disengage the blades and lower the
Mower-deck.
-Charge into neutral and set the parking
brake.
-Stop the engine and remove the key.
11) Disengage blades, stop the engine and
remove key:
-Before carrying out any work beneath the
cutting deck or unclogging the chute;
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SAFETY RULES
-Before checking, cleaning or working on
Front Mower;
-After striking a foreign object. Inspect the
Front Mower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the
Front Mower;
-If the Front Mower starts to vibrate
abnormally (immediately check and
remove the cause of the vibration)
12) Disengage drive to blades when transpor-
ting or not in use. Disengage the blades for
them to stop before emptying the grass-
catcher.
13) Stop the engine and disengage blades:
-Before refuelling.
-Every time the grass-catcher is removed
or replaced.
-Before making height adjustment.
14) Reduce the throttle setting during engine
shut down and turn the fuel off at the
conclusion of mowing, following the
instructions in the handbook.
15) Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
16) Use care when pulling loads of using heavy
equipment.
-Use only approved drawbar hitch paints.
-Limit loads to those you can safely
control.
-Do not turn sharply. Use care when
reversing.
17) Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
18) When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the machine while in
operation.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working
condition. Regular maintenance is essential
for safety and for maintaining performance
levels.
2) Never store the equipment with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach a flame or a spark or a source of
extreme heat.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in an
enclosed space.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
exhaust silencer, battery compartment and
fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease. Always empty the grass-
catcher and do not leave garden rubbish
containers within a room.
5) Check the deflector and grass-catcher
frequently for wear and deterioration.
6) For reasons of safety, do not use the
equipment with worn or damaged parts.
Parts are to be replaced and not repaired.
Use genuine spare parts. Parts which are not
of an equivalent quality can damage the
equipment and be dangerous for your safety.
7) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should
be done outdoors and when the engine is
cool.
8) Wear strong work gloves when removing and
reassembling the blades.
9) Check the blades’ balance after sharpening.
10) Take care as the rotation of one blade can
cause the other blade to turn.
11) When the machine is to be parked, stored
or left unattended, lower the cutting means.
12) The ignition key must never be left inserted
in the machine, or where children or
persons not familiar to the machine may
reach them.
Before any maintenance or repair, remove
the ignition key.
SAFETY RULES
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You Front-tractor must be used with care.
Therefore, decals have been placed on the
machine, to remind you pictorially of main
precautions to take during use. Their meaning is
explained below.
We also strongly recommend to carefully read
the safety instructions given in the concerned
chapter of this manual.
SAFETY DECALS
•Read this Operator’s Manual before using the
Front-tractor.
•Keep other people at a distance while using.
•Make sure that children stay clear of the
machine all time when engine is running.
•Do not use this machine on slopes greater
than 10°.
•Batteries produce explosive gas. Keep sparks
and flames away.
•Battery contains sulfuric acid. Wear protective
clothing and use eye protection.
•Never reach into rotating parts while engine is
running.
•Stay clear of hot surface.
•Use diesel fuel.
•Diesel fuel is flammable.
•Add diesel fuel before starting the engine.
•Never remove the fuel tank cap or add diesel
fuel while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
•Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
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SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
•Do not depress the brake pedal quickly.
Quick brake will cause upset of the machine.
•Do not open when hot.
•Contents under pressure.
•Always lock ROPS in upright position unless it
has to be folded down to allow operation
underneath trees or bushes.
•Always wear seat belt expect for ROPS is
lowered.
•Do not attach ropes or chains to ROPS for
pulling purposes.
Use of ROPS and seat belt reduce the
chance of injury or death if rollover or upset
occurs.
•While driving on slopes, always use
Permanent/Full Time 4WD.
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
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INSTRUCITON DECALS
Parking Brake
AParking Brake
B“Lock” Position
C“Release” Position
Key Switch
AEngine “HEAT” Position
BEngine “STOP” or “OFF” Position
CEngine “ON” Position
DEngine “START” Position
Weight Transfer
AContinuously variable
BIncrease
CDecrease
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SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
C
B
A
A
D
C
B
A
B
C
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE
ACE Conformity Mark
BYear of Manufacture
CWeight in kgs
DName and Address of Manufacturer
EType of Front Mower
FSerial Number
GEngine Power
HEngine Number
GUARANTEED SOUND POWER LEVEL
MARK
Guaranteed Sound Power Level According to
Directive 2000/14/EC
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
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E
B
F
H
A
G
CD
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
For a complete list of the pre-delivery service
checks performed by your dealer, refer to the
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE checklist found at the
back of this manual. Keep one copy as your
record of the service performed. The other copy
should be removed from the manual and kept
by your dealer. MAKE SURE THAT BOTH
COPIES ARE COMPLETED AND THAT YOU
AND THE DEALER SIGN BOTH COPIES.
A PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PLATE is located
in the front transmission case under the front
body of the mower.
The numbers on the plate are important in the
event your mower should require future service.
For your convenience, have your dealer record
these numbers in the appropriate spaces below.
IHI Shibaura Machinery Corporation is
continually striving to improve its products. We
reserve the right to change prices, specification,
or equipment at any time without notice.
All data given in this book is subject to
production variations. Dimensions and weights
are approximate only, and the illustrations do
not necessarily depict Mower in standard
condition. For exact information about any
particular Mower, please consult your
SHIBAURA dealer.
This Mower has been designed for doing light
work, such as mowing, blowing snow. Don not
attempt to use implements that were not
designed for this mower, as they may cause
damage to the mower.
SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
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