Safety & Operation Manual
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4179102-GB-Rev A Safety, Operations and Maintenance Manual Lightweight Fairway Mower with ROPS 67963 – LF 4677™ Turbo, Kubota V1505-T-E3B, 7 Gang, 4WD WARNING WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or service the machine. When Performance Matters.™ GB RJL 100 August 2014 United Kingdom FOREWORD This manual contains safety and operating instructions The serial plate is located on the left rear frame rail. for your new Jacobsen machine. This manual should be Jacobsen recommends you record these numbers below stored with the equipment for reference during operation. for easy reference. Before you operate your machine, you and each operator ® 11524 WILMAR BLVD, you employ should read the manual carefully in its CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 A Textron Company entirety. By following the safety, operating, and PRODUCT OF U.S.A. 1-800-848-1636 (US) maintenance instructions, you will prolong the life of your equipment, and maintain its maximum efficiency. kg kW If additional information is needed, contact your Jacobsen Dealer. Proposition 65 Warning This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of © 2008, Jacobsen, A Textron Company/Textron Innovations Inc. California to cause cancer and birth “All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this material defects or other reproductive harm. or portions thereof in any form.” LITHO IN U.S.A. 9-2014 2 CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS 7.14 Electrical System . 35 7.15 Radiator . 36 SAFETY 7.16 Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) . 36 1.1How to Operate Safely . 4 7.17 Tires . 37 1.2 Important Safety Notes . 7 7.18 Wheel Mounting Procedure . 37 7.19 Care and Cleaning . 37 SPECIFICATIONS 7.20 Reel Backlapping . 38 2.1 Product Identification . 8 7.21 Storage . 39 2.2 V1505-TE Engine . 8 2.3 mower . 8 ADJUSTMENTS 2.4 Weights and Dimensions . 9 8.1 General . 40 2.5 Cutting Units . 9 8.2 Bedknife-To-Reel . 40 2.6 Accessories . 9 8.3 Bedknife Adjustment . 41 2.7 Support Literature . 9 8.4 Cutting Height . 41 2.8 Declaration of Conformity . 10 8.5 Flash Attach . 42 8.6 Down Pressure . 42 DECALS 8.7 Mow Speed . 43 3.1 Decals . 14 8.8 Belt . 43 8.9 Brakes . 43 CONTROLS 8.10 Neutral Adjustment . 44 4.1 Icons . 17 8.11 Forward / Reverse Speed . 44 4.2 Controls . 18 8.12 Front Reel Limit Switch . 45 4.3 Control Panel . 20 8.13 Wing Reel Limit Switch . 45 4.4 Operator Alerts . 22 8.14 Steering Toe-In . 46 OPERATION 8.15 Torque Specification . 47 5.1 Daily Inspection . 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.2 Interlock System . 23 9.1 General . 48 5.3 Operating Procedures . 24 9.2 Controller Lamps . 49 5.4 Starting . 25 9.3 Electrical Circuits . 50 5.5 Stopping / Parking . 25 5.6 To Drive / Transport . 26 QUALITY OF CUT 5.7 Mowing . 26 10.1 Quality of Cut Troubleshooting . 51 5.8 Mowing Speed . 27 10.2 Washboarding . 51 5.9 Towing / Trailering . 27 10.3 Marcelling . 52 5.10 Hillside Operation . 27 10.4 Step Cutting . 53 5.11 Daily Maintenance . 28 10.5 Scalping . 54 10.6 Stragglers . 55 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION CHARTS 10.7 Streaks . 56 6.1 General . 29 10.8 Windrowing . 57 6.2 Maintenance Chart . 29 10.9 Rifling Or Tramlining . 58 6.3 Lubrication Chart . 30 10.10 Mismatched Cutting Units . 58 MAINTENANCE NOTES 7.1 General . 31 7.2 Engine . 31 7.3 Engine Oil . 31 7.4 Air filter . 32 7.5 Fuel . 32 7.6 Fuel System . 32 7.7 Battery . 33 7.8 Jump Starting . 33 7.9 Charging Battery . 33 7.10 Muffler and Exhaust . 34 7.11 Hydraulic Hoses . 34 7.12 Hydraulic Oil . 34 7.13 Hydraulic Filters . 35 3 1 SAFETY 1 SAFETY 1.1 HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY ! WARNING EQUIPMENT OPERATED INCORRECTLY OR WITHOUT TRAINING CAN BE DANGEROUS. Know the location and correct operation of controls. Operators without experience must receive instruction from another person that knows the correct operation of the equipment before you operate the mower. Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen. SAFE OPERATION d Inspect the mower before you operate the mower. Check the tire pressure, engine oil level, the a Read the Operator’s Manual and other training radiator coolant level and the air cleaner indicator. material. If the operator or technician can not read Fuel is flammable. Use caution when you add the this manual, the owner is responsible to describe fuel to the mower. this material to the operators and technicians. Manuals in additional languages may be available e Operate the mower in daylight or in good artificial on the Jacobsen or RansomesJacobsen website. light. Use caution when you operate the mower during bad weather. Never operate the mower with a Read all of the instructions for this mower carefully. lightning in the area. Know the controls and the correct operation of the equipment. f Inspect the area to select the accessories and attachments that are needed to correctly and safely b Children or persons who do not understand these do the job. Only use parts, accessories and instructions must not use the mower. The local attachments approved by Jacobsen. regulations can limit the age of the operator. g Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards c Never use a mower near persons, including that are not visible. children or animals. h Inspect the area where the equipment is operated. d Remember that the operator or owner is Remove all objects you can find before you responsible for accidents or hazards that occur to operate. Be careful of obstructions above the other persons or their property. ground (low tree limbs, electrical wires) and also e Never carry passengers. underground obstacles (sprinklers, pipes, tree roots). Enter a new area carefully. Look for f Never allow persons to operate or service the possible hazards. mower or its attachments without correct instructions. i Inspect the cutting system before you start the mower. Make sure the blades are free to rotate. g Do not operate equipment while tired, sick or after When you rotate one blade, other blades can you use alcohol or drugs. rotate. PREPARATION OPERATION a When you operate the mower, wear correct a Never operate the engine without enough clothing, slip resistant work shoes or boots, work ventilation or in an enclosed area. The carbon gloves, hard hat, safety glasses and hearing monoxide in the exhaust fumes can increase to protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry can dangerous levels. be caught in moving parts. b Never carry passengers. Keep other persons or b Do not operate the equipment with the Interlock animals away from the mower. System disconnected or the system does not operate correctly. Do not disconnect or prevent the c Disengage all drives and engage the parking brake operation of any switch. before you start the engine. Only start the engine with the operator in the seat. Never start the engine c Never operate equipment that is not in correct with persons near the mower. order or without decals, guards, shields, deflectors or other protective devices fastened. 4 SAFETY 1 d Keep your legs, arms and body inside the operator – Stop the engine and remove the key. compartment while the mower is in operation. p When you hit an object or mower starts to cause Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting the vibration that is not normal, inspect the mower units. for damage and make repairs. e Do not use on the slopes greater than the safe q Decrease the throttle setting before you stop the slope limit for the equipment. engine. f To guard against over turning or loss of control: r Do not use this equipment for uses that the mower – Operate the mower up and down on the face of was not made for. slopes (vertically), but not across the face (horizontally). ROPS – Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. a The ROPS is a safety device. Keep the ROPS in the vertical and locked position. Always use the – Decrease the speed when you operate on slopes seat belt when you operate the mower. Make sure or when you must turn. Use caution when you the seat belt can be released quickly in an change direction. Turf condition can change the emergency. mower stability. b Only operate the mower with the ROPS in the – Use caution when you operate the mower near folded position on flat and level surfaces when drop-offs, ditches or embankments. necessary. Do not operate the mower with the – Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards ROPS in the folded position on slopes, near sharp that are not visible. edges or near water. There is no roll over protection with the ROPS in the folded position. g When you drive in the reverse direction, look behind you and down to make sure the path is c Check for clearance before you drive below clear. Do not operate the cutting units when you objects. Do not contact tree branches, electrical drive in the reverse direction. wires or other objects with the ROPS. h Use caution when you go near corners, trees or d Do not use the seat belt with the ROPS in the other objects that can prevent a clear view. folded position. i Equipment must meet the current regulations to be e Inspect the ROPS for damage.