Operation Of The Machine; How To Start The Engine; How To Drive - Jacobsen JMP653F Manual

6 OPERATION
6.5

OPERATION OF THE MACHINE __________________________________________

1. Check the machine, look for worn, damaged or loose parts. Check the machine for fuel and oil leaks.
Make sure that all connections are tight. Make sure that all hoses and tubes are in good condition.
2. Check the fuel level, radiator coolant level, crankcase oil level and air cleaner is clean. All fluids must
be at the full mark with the engine cold.
3. Make sure all cutter decks are adjusted to the same height of cut.
4. Check all tyres for the correct pressure.
5. Test the Operator Presence And Safety Interlock System.
Adjust the seat to make sure all controls are within reach and will operate through the full range of movement.
1. Set the seat for the operators weight, height and reach.
2. Set the seat so that you can see the cutter decks and the area around them.
3. Set the seat position for distance from the traction pedal. Check you can reach all the controls easily.
4. Check the angle of your foot on the traction pedal (see section 5.3).
6.6

HOW TO START THE ENGINE ___________________________________________

How to start a cold engine.
1. Make sure that the Traction pedal is in the NEUTRAL position and the mow switch is turned off. The
throttle must be in the center position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to start position, engine cranks when countdown complete. If engine does not
start after 3 - 5 seconds return key to off position.
3. When the engine starts, release the key immediately. The key must return to the RUN position and
move the throttle to the low idle position.
• If the engine does not start after two tries, wait 20 seconds and try again.
• You must not run the starter motor for longer than 30 seconds or the motor can fail.
6.7

HOW TO DRIVE _______________________________________________________

• Set the throttle to maximum engine speed.
• Release the parking brake before you move in a forward or reverse direction.
• Forward - Carefully press the top of the Traction pedal to engage forward drive.
• Reverse - Carefully press the bottom of the Traction pedal to engage reverse drive.
• To stop - Carefully return the Traction pedal to the Neutral position.
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