Grass Catcher; Daily Maintenance - Jacobsen Eclipse 2 Technical Manual

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GRASS CATCHER _________________________________________________________

1. When the basket is about two thirds (2/3) full of grass
clippings, move the mower off the green.
2. Stop on a flat surface, disengage O.P.C. bail,
engage parking brake, turn key switch OFF, and
disconnect power connector.
3. Remove and empty the grass clippings from the
mower.
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DAILY MAINTENANCE______________________________________________________

1. Park the mower on a flat, level surface. Engage
parking brake, and turn key switch to off position.
2. Grease and lubricate all points if required. Use a
manual grease gun only, do not use compressed air.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to reel motor, do not over grease
reel bearings. Damage of this nature is not covered
by the factory warranty.
3. To prevent fires, wash the mower after each use.
NOTICE
Battery Power Modules:
connector and remove the battery pack from the
mower before washing.
a. Use only fresh
equipment.
NOTICE
Use of salt water or effluent water will encourage rust
and corrosion of metal parts resulting in premature
deterioration or failure. Damage of this nature is not
covered by the factory warranty.
b. Do not use high pressure spray.
c. Do not spray water directly at electrical
connectors, generator, motors, or controller
d. Do not spray water into the cooling fins or the
engine air intake.
NOTICE
Do not wash a hot or running engine. Use
compressed air to clean the engine.
Disconnect battery
water for cleaning your
!
To prevent serious injury, always disengage
O.P.C. bail and disconnect power connector
before emptying grass catcher.
Battery Power Module:
4. Disconnect power connector and connect battery
pack to charger.
Gen-Set Power Module:
5. Fill fuel tank at the end of each operating day. Do
not fill above the fuel strainer shoulder. Close fuel
valve when unit is not in use.
Use clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline, 86 octane
minimum. Refer to the engine's operator manual for
fuel recommendations when using blended fuel.
Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use an
approved container. The spout must fit inside the fuel
filler neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to transfer fuel.
!
WARNING
Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank, or add
fuel, when the engine is running or while the engine is
hot.
Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or drain
the fuel tank indoors.
Do not spill fuel and clean spilled fuel immediately.
Never handle or store fuel containers near an open
flame or any device that may create sparks and ignite
the fuel or fuel vapors.
Be sure to reinstall and tighten fuel cap securely.
6. Store fuel according to local, state or federal
ordinances and recommendations from your fuel
supplier.
7. Check the engine oil at the start and end of each
day, before starting the engine. If the oil level is low,
remove the oil filler cap and add oil as required. Do
not overfill.
OPERATION
WARNING
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