How To Mow; To Stop The Engine; To Remove A Blockage From Cutting Units - Jacobsen JMP653F Manual

• Use complete foot to operate both forward and reverse.
• Always operate the traction pedal carefully. Do not move the pedal from forward to reverse quickly.
6.8

HOW TO MOW________________________________________________________

1. To mow the machine should be set to either manual or automatic mode.
2. Release any transport locks and lower the cutting units with the joysticks.
3. To engage the cutter decks, press the upper half of the cutting unit switch, found on the control panel.
4. Release the parking brake and drive in a forward direction.
5. Set a speed compatible with the surface and gradient you are cutting. When you operate at speed,
danger is increased and the quality of cut will be compromised.
Always set the throttle to the maximum engine speed. If you find wet or thick grass difficult to cut,
decrease the forward speed to increase hydraulic pressure to the cutting motors.
6.9

TO STOP THE ENGINE _________________________________________________

1. Disengage the drive to the cutting units with the cutting unit switch.
2. Return the Traction pedal to the Neutral position.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position.
5. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.

6.10 TO REMOVE A BLOCKAGE FROM CUTTING UNITS_________________________

1. Stop and lift the cutter decks before you move the machine to level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.
3. If the front cutter deck has become blocked, you will need to tilt front cutter deck refer to section 8.19
4. Wear the personal protective equipment that is applicable for this work, for example eye protection,
gloves and correct footwear. Use Bat (4184540), to remove the blockage.
5. Check the blades for damage and replace if necessary.
6. Put the deck into the position for operation.
7. Start the engine and run the cutter decks to check for correct operation.
Always use the Bat (4184540) and heavy duty leather gloves to clean under cutter deck to reduce the risk
NOTE
NOTE
WARNING
of injury and infection from foreign objects.
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