Jacobsen Fairway 250 JGZZ250 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Jacobsen Fairway 250 JGZZ250 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Ride on reel mower with kubota - v1505/v1505t
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Safety Operation and Maintenance Manual
Jacobsen Fairway 250 Ride on Reel Mower with
KUBOTA - V1505
Jacobsen Fairway 305 and 405 Ride on Reel Mower with
KUBOTA - V1505T
Fairway 250
Product code: JGZZ250
Series: JZ
Fairway 305
Product code: JGPP305
Series: JN
Product code: JGPP305P
Series: KD
Product code: JGPP305C
Series: JT
Fairway 405
Product code: JHAA405
Series: JP
Product code: JHAA405P
Series: KE
Product code: JHAA405C
Series: JU
WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe
injury. Those who use and maintain this machine must be
trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and must read
the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust
or service the machine.
GB
RJL 100 September 2014
United
Kingdom
WARNING
25036G-GB (rev.3)

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  • Page 1 25036G-GB (rev.3) Safety Operation and Maintenance Manual Jacobsen Fairway 250 Ride on Reel Mower with KUBOTA - V1505 Jacobsen Fairway 305 and 405 Ride on Reel Mower with KUBOTA - V1505T Fairway 250 Product code: JGZZ250 Series: JZ Fairway 305...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Fitting The Cutting Unit To The Machine ....48 Operation Of The Machine ........49 Starting The Engine ..........49 Driving ..............49 Mowing ..............50 To Stop The Engine ..........50 7.10 Unblocking Cutting Units ........50 7.11 Backlapping ............51 © Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 3: Introduction 2

    When the machine is at its end of life, there are guidelines in this manual for the removal of the machine from use. Use only Ransomes Jacobsen Genuine spare parts to make sure that European conformity is controlled. 2006/42/EC...
  • Page 4: Product Identification

    2 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ___________________________________________ Maximum front axle load in Kg (for machines being driven West Road on the highway) Ransomes Europark Ipswich IP3 9TT Gross weight (mass) in Kg England Maximum rear axle load in Kg (for machines being driven on the highway) Power in Kw Date code...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION 2 ROPS Serial Plate West Road Ransomes Europark Weight of ROPS Ipswich IP3 9TT England Date Code Standard Used Part Number Used on Product Serial Number ROPS Serial Plate Location The ROPS serial plate (C) is located at the base of the front of the ROPS main beam.
  • Page 6: Guidelines For The Disposal Of Scrap Products

    “General discarded materials” area. • Do not burn discarded materials. Change the machinery records to show that the machine is not in service and is discarded. Supply this serial number to Ransomes Jacobsen Warranty Department to close their records. en-5...
  • Page 7: Parts Manual

    INTRODUCTION 2 PARTS MANUAL ______________________________________________________ In compliance with the ISO14001 standard, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited does not send a paper parts manual with every product. To refer to a parts list for this mower you have four options: Website – www.Ransomes Jacobsen.com. Select the “SUPPORT” tab. You now have access to Parts drawings and lists to help with the identification of spare parts.
  • Page 8 2 INTRODUCTION NOTES en-7...
  • Page 9: Safety 3

    Manuals in additional languages may be available on the Jacobsen or RansomesJacobsen website. Read all of the instructions for this mower carefully. Know the controls and the correct operation of the equipment.
  • Page 10: Operation

    3 SAFETY 3.1.3 Operation Never operate the engine without enough ventilation or in an enclosed area. The carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes can increase to dangerous levels. Never carry passengers. Keep other persons or animals away from the mower. Disengage all drives and engage the parking brake before you start the engine.
  • Page 11: Rops

    Do not weld, drill, change or bend the ROPS. Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not try to correct a damaged ROPS. Do not remove the ROPS from the mower. Jacobsen must approve any changes to the ROPS. 3.1.5 Safe Handling of Fuels The fuel and the fuel vapors are flammable.
  • Page 12: When You Put The Mower On A Trailer

    Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to make sure the equipment is in safe condition. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Replace damaged or worn decals. Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen. To decrease the fire hazard, remove materials that burn from the engine, muffler, battery tray and fuel tank area.
  • Page 13: Important Safety Notes

    By following all instructions in this manual, you increase the life of your machine and keep its maximum performance. Adjustments and maintenance must always be done by an approved technician. If additional information or service is needed. Contact your Authorized Ransomes Jacobsen Dealer, who knows the latest methods to service this equipment and can give that service.
  • Page 14 2006/42/EC Sections 3.2.2, Seating & 3.4.3, Rollover. (ANSI B71.4-2012 section 20.7) Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Recommends That The Owner/User Of The Machine Completes A Local Risk Assessment Of The Machine To Find Any Conditions That Do Not Follow This Rule. E.g. When You Drive The Machine Next To Water Or On The Highway.
  • Page 15 SAFETY 3 WARNING Vibration Exposure Limits Exposure limits are calculated as a combination of the vibration level (magnitude) of the tool and the Daily Exposure Time (Trigger Time). E.g. A product with 5m/s² vibration can be used up to 2 hours/day to reach the EAV and up to 8 hours/day to reach the ELV.
  • Page 16: Specification

    4 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATION ______________________________________________ FAIRWAY 250 Model: V1505-E2B-RAN.UK-2 Type: Vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel engine Number of Cylinders Bore & Stroke 74 mm x 78.4 mm Total Displacement 1498 cm³ Combustion Chamber Spherical type (E-TVCS) Intake System Normally Aspirated Gross Intermittent Power 25 kW @ 2850rpm Maximum Speed: 3000 ±...
  • Page 17: Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS 4 FAIRWAY 305 405 Model: V1505T-E2B-RANUK-1 Type: Vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel engine Number of Cylinders Bore and Stroke 74mm x 78.4mm Total Volume 1498cm³ Combustion Chamber Spherical type (E-TVCS) Intake System Turbo Charged Gross Intermittent Power 34.7kW @ 3000rpm Maximum Speed: 3000 ±...
  • Page 18 4 SPECIFICATIONS 4.2 DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS ________________________________________________ A Width of Cut Fairway 250 249 cm 98 in A Width of Cut Fairway 305 294 cm 115 in A Width of Cut Fairway 405 497 cm 184 in B Maximum width Cutting Fairway 250 227 cm 109 in B Maximum width Cutting: Fairway 305...
  • Page 19 SPECIFICATIONS 4 Fairway 405 With ISO 21299 ROPS Fairway 250 and 305 With ISO 21299 ROPS en-18...
  • Page 20: Vibration Level

    4 SPECIFICATIONS MACHINE SPECIFICATION _____________________________________________ Frame construction: Heavy duty fabricated steel chassis with box section frame rails. Cutting unit drive: Fixed displacement hydraulic motors connected to the cutting unit. Transmission: On Demand 4-wheel drive. Direct coupled variable displacement pump to direct coupled 475 cc in front (398 cc for POCLAIN Front Motors 305/405 Only), 338 cc rear wheel motors.
  • Page 21 SPECIFICATIONS 4 Product Name 250 with ROPS Series ## with Cab Hand / Arm Max. LH or RH Accelerations m/s² Acceleration Mean Value of X, Y, Z Aeq Level 0.66 ± 0.40 ### ± 0.40 Product Name 305 with ROPS Series ## with Cab Hand / Arm Max.
  • Page 22: Slopes

    4 SPECIFICATIONS NOISE ______________________________________________________________ When the machine was tested for sound pressure (Operator Ear). The Machinery Safety Directive 2006/42/EC Exposure Of Workers To The Risks Arising From Physical Agents (Noise) Directive 2003/10/EC By compliance to: The Lawnmower Standard BS EN ISO 5395:2013 Sound Pressure Standard EN ISO 3746: 2010 Fairway 250 with ROPS Measured Sound Pressure 87.4 dB(A) ±...
  • Page 23: Cutting Unit Specification

    SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUTTING UNIT SPECIFICATION_________________________________________ Fairway 7K Fairway 11K Construction Welded pressed steel construction Reel Length 660 mm 660 mm Number of Knives Reel Diameter (New) 165 mm 165 mm Minimum Reel Diameter (Before Replacement) 148 mm 148 mm Head Height of Cut 12 mm - 47 mm Rear Roll 75mm Diameter...
  • Page 24 Kubota V1505-EU2 (Jacobsen Fairway 250) Kubota V1505-T-EU2 (Jacobsen Fairway 305 / 405) 25 kW @ 2850 RPM (Jacobsen Fairway 250) 31.3 kW @ 2850 RPM (Jacobsen Fairway 305 / 405) 249 cm (Jacobsen Fairway 250) 294 cm (Jacobsen Fairway 305)
  • Page 25 SPECIFICATIONS 4 87.4 dB(A) ± 0.74 Leq (2006/42/EC)(Jacobsen Fairway 250 ROPS) 86 dB(A) ± 0.74 Leq (2006/42/EC)(Jacobsen Fairway 305 / 405 ROPS) 88.9 dB(A) ± 0.74 Leq (2006/42/EC)(Jacobsen Fairway 305 Cab) 92 dB(A) ± 0.74 Leq (2006/42/EC)(Jacobsen Fairway 405 Cab)
  • Page 26 Tootja ärinimi ja täielik aadress Valmistajan toiminimi ja täydellinen osoite Nom commercial et adresse complète du fabricant Firmenname und vollständige Adresse des Herstellers Ransomes Jacobsen Limited A gyártó üzleti neve és teljes címe Ragione sociale e indirizzo completo del fabbricante Uz muma nosaukums un pilna ražot ja adrese Verslo...
  • Page 27 Engineering Manager Firma della persona autorizzata a redigere la dichiarazione a nome del fabbricante, in possesso della documentazione tecnica ed autorizzata a costituire il fascicolo tecnico, che deve essere 1st March 2014 Ransomes Jacobsen stabilita nella Comunità. Limited West Road, Ransomes Europark, T s personas paraksts, kura ir pilnvarota deklar cijas sast d šanai ražot ja v rd , kurai ir tehnisk dokument cija, kura ir pilnvarota sagatavot tehnisko re istru un kura ir apstiprin ta Kopien .
  • Page 28 4 SPECIFICATIONS Ransomes Jacobsen Limited West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, England, IP3 9TT Product Code Serial Number Description JMAB347 7 knife, Floating Head Cutting Unit 11 knife, Floating Head Cutting Unit JMAB348 We undertake to transmit, in response to a reasoned request by the national authorities, relevant information on the partly completed machinery. This shall be by hardcopy and shall be without prejudice to the intellectual property rights of the manufacturer of the partly completed machinery.
  • Page 29 A részlegesen megépített gépet tilos üzembe helyezni mindaddig, amíg a 2006/42/EK irányelv rendelkezéseivel összhangban a részlegesen megépített gépet be nem építik a végleges változatba, Jacobsen Fairway 305 JGPP010T La quasi-macchina non deve essere messa in servizio finché la macchina finale in cui deve essere incorporata non è stata dichiarata conforme, nel caso, alle disposizioni della Direttiva JGPP305 2006/42/CE.
  • Page 30: Decals

    DECALS 5.1 SAFETY DECALS EC __________________________________________________ 4153197 4146857 en-29...
  • Page 31: Decals

    5 DECALS 009034920 Stay Away From Hot Surfaces. 009034880 Fan Blade, Do Not Open Or Remove The Safety Shields While The Engine Is In Operation. 009034900 Drive Belt, Do Not Remove The Safety Shields While The Engine Is In Operation. 009114340 Caution, Diesel Fuel.
  • Page 32: Instruction Decals Ec

    DECALS 5.2 INSTRUCTION DECALS EC ____________________________________________ en-31...
  • Page 33: Decals

    5 DECALS Description Guaranteed Sound Power Level Diesel Fuel Hydraulic Oil Joystick Control Forward / Reverse Traction Pedal Cutter Engage Weight Transfer Cutting Cylinder Speed Cutting Unit Lift Cutting Cylinder Forward / Neutral / Reverse Engine Revolutions Ignition Switch Tyre Pressure Parking Brake Lift Point Jack Point...
  • Page 34: Controls

    CONTROLS OPERATOR WORKSTATION ________________________________________ Fairway 250 series JZ and 305 Series JN Fairway 405 Series JP and KE and KD 6.14 6.14 FUEL TEMP FUEL TEMP 6.12 6.12 6.17 6.10 6.10 305 Series JT 405 Series JU 6.14 6.14 6.12 6.12 6.17 6.10...
  • Page 35: Control Panel

    6 CONTROLS CONTROL PANEL _________________________________________________ 250 all 305 and 405 Series JZ, JN, JP, KD, KE 6.2.F 6.2.B 6.2.C 6.2.D 6.2.E FUEL TEMP 6.2.A 6.12 6.2.H 6.2.G 305 and 405 Series JT and JU 6.2.F 6.2.B 6.2.C 6.2.D 6.2.E 6.12 6.6.2 6.6.3 6.2.H...
  • Page 36: A Engine Preheat Indicator Lamp

    CONTROLS 6.2.A. ENGINE PREHEAT INDICATOR LAMP ________________________________ The green lamp Illuminates when the ignition switch is turned clockwise to the Preheat position. When the lamp turns off, the engine is ready to start. 6.2.B. ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ____________________________________ Indicates the temperature of the engine. 6.2.C.
  • Page 37: Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp

    6 CONTROLS 6.2.D. CHARGING WARNING LAMP ________________________________________ The red lamp illuminates when the ignition is turned on and turns off when the engine starts. If the light illuminates while the engine is in operation, the fan belt has moved or is broken. The light can indicate a fault in the electrical system.
  • Page 38: Gstarter Key Switch

    CONTROLS 6.2.G STARTER KEY SWITCH __________________________________________ Turn the starter key (G) clockwise to the ‘Preheat' (No. 2) position to increase the temperature of the glow plugs. When the green warning lamp turns off, turn the starter key clockwise to the 'start' (No. 3) position. When you start the engine, release the key and allow to return to the ‘on’...
  • Page 39: Kcutting Unit Switches

    6 CONTROLS 6.2.K CUTTING UNIT SWITCHES ________________________________________ When you cut, make sure that the speed limiter is set to the mow position. Press the bottom of the rocker switch (G) to activate the joystick. Lower the cut reels and press the foot switch (A) to start the cut reel rotation.
  • Page 40: Steering Wheel Rake Adjustment

    CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL RAKE ADJUSTMENT ______________________________ The steering wheel is adjustable for rake. The clamp release knob (A) is found on the left of the control console. To adjust, turn the clamp knob anticlockwise to release the steering wheel. Move the steering wheel backward or forward to get the correct setting.
  • Page 41: Speed Limiter

    6 CONTROLS SPEED LIMITER ___________________________________________________ To operate the speed limiter (A), rotate the speed limiter button to a position under the traction foot pedal. When in position under the traction pedal, the machine can not move faster than the speed necessary to cut the grass. When the pedal is moved into a position away from the foot pedal, the machine can move at road speed.
  • Page 42: Joystick Unit Lift/Lower Control (Fairway 405)

    CONTROLS JOYSTICK UNIT LIFT/LOWER CONTROL (FAIRWAY 405) ________________ NOTE: The joystick will not operate unless the mow switch (see 6.13 (item G)) is turned on. The joystick can move in 4 directions (2-Axis) A, B, C and D. Move the joystick one time to lower all three of the cutting units.
  • Page 43: Unit Counterbalance Control

    6 CONTROLS 6.10 UNIT COUNTERBALANCE CONTROL ________________________________________ The driver can change the ground pressure of the cutting units within preset limits. To decrease the ground pressure, the handwheel (A) on the right of the operator's seat is turned clockwise. The decreased ground pressure of the cutting unit improves the ability of the vehicle to drive on a slope.
  • Page 44: Unit Transport Stops

    CONTROLS 6.13 UNIT TRANSPORT STOPS__________________________________________ If you press the pedal (A) when you lift the cutting units, the units 1 to 5 are lifted to the transport position. If you press the pedal (B) when you lift the cutting units, the units 6 and 7 are lifted to the transport position.
  • Page 45: Bonnet Release Key

    6 CONTROLS 6.16 BONNET RELEASE KEY ____________________________________________ To release the bonnet, put the key (A) into the base of the latch bracket. en-44...
  • Page 46: Operation

    OPERATION 7.1 DAILY INSPECTION ____________________________________________________ CAUTION The Inspection Must Be Done Each day When The Engine Is Turned Off And All Fluids Are Cold. Lower The Cutter Equipment To The Ground, Engage the Parking Brake, Stop the Engine And Remove the Ignition Key. Do a visual inspection of the vehicle and look for indication of wear, loose hardware.
  • Page 47: Operator Presence And Safety Interlock System

    7 OPERATION 7.2 OPERATOR PRESENCE AND SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM _________________ The operator presence and safety interlock system will not allow the engine to start unless the neutral latch is released. The traction pedal and the cut unit must be turned off. The system also stops the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the cutting equipment engaged or the neutral latch engaged.
  • Page 48: Operating Procedure

    OPERATION 7.3 OPERATING PROCEDURE _____________________________________________ You must not start the engine without the operator in the seat on the tractor. CAUTION To Prevent Injury, Always Wear The Safety Glasses, Leather Work Shoes Or Boots, A Hard Hat And Ear Protection. Do not operate the tractor and attachments with loose or damaged components.
  • Page 49: Fitting The Cutting Unit To The Machine

    7 OPERATION WARNING DO NOT USE ON THE SLOPES GREATER THAN 20° Never start the engine when the operator is not in the seat on the tractor. 10. If components are not included on the vehicle or equipment is loose and damaged, do not operate the tractor and attachments.
  • Page 50: Operation Of The Machine

    OPERATION 7.5 OPERATION OF THE MACHINE _________________________________________ Read the Safety Instructions. BEFORE YOU OPERATE FOR THE FIRST TIME • Check and adjust the tyre pressures. If necessary, see section 4.2 Specification. • If necessary, add diesel fuel to the tank. •...
  • Page 51: Mowing

    7 OPERATION 7.8 MOWING _____________________________________________________________ Release any devices that lock the cutting units and lower the cutting units with the joysticks. Make sure that the speed limiter is set in the mow position. To cut at a higher speed can be dangerous and can change the quality of ground surface that you cut.
  • Page 52: Backlapping

    When you have ground a sharp edge on the blade, turn off the mower and remove any remaining grinding paste. Set the reel to run in a forward direction and return the vehicle controls to the normal cut positions. Ransomes Jacobsen grinding paste: Grinding Paste Part Number 80 grit grinding paste, 4.5kg tin...
  • Page 53: Procedure

    7 OPERATION PROCEDURE Apply a level layer of grinding paste to the full length of each blade of the reel. Turn the Reel Speed Control knob (D) in a counterclockwise direction to allow the reels to rotate at their slowest speed. See section 6.9. ‘Reel Speed Control’.
  • Page 54: Jacking

    OPERATION 7.12.2 TRANSPORTING ON A TRAILER OR FLATBED ___________________________ The Machine Has Hard-point Tie-down Loops Front (A) And Rear (B). Fasten The Mower To The Transport Vehicle. The machine has hard-point tie-down loops front (A) and rear (B). Fasten the mower to the transport vehicle. Make sure that all tie down straps are tight.
  • Page 55: Mowing On Slopes

    7 OPERATION 7.13 MOWING ON SLOPES __________________________________________________ The vehicle is made to have good traction and to have good balance. Drive carefully when you drive on a gradient. If you drive on the wet grass, the traction and steering control of the machine are decreased. WARNING To Make Sure That The Vehicle Does Not Turn Over, The Safest Method To Drive On A Slope...
  • Page 56 A Seat Belt Must Be Worn With A ROPS To Follow The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Sections 3.2.2, Seating & 3.4.3, Rollover Ransomes Jacobsen Limited A = Maximum Allowable Slope Recommends That The Owner/User Completes A Local Risk Assessment To Find...
  • Page 57: Slope Calculation Chart

    7 OPERATION SLOPE CALCULATION CHART Use Either of these columns but not both The result of what you are measuring Height ‘C’ in inches Height ‘C’ in millimeters Slope Angle ‘D’ Slope Angle ‘D’ measured with a 1 yard measured with a 1 metre measured in measured in horizontal edge ‘A’...
  • Page 58: Maintenance And Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8.1 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION CHARTS ________________________________ MACHINE MAINTENANCE CHART Interval Item Section  First 50 hours Change Hydraulic Charge Filter Element  Each day Check Safety Interlock System. 10 hours  Check Hydraulic Fluid Level  Check Tyre Pressure ...
  • Page 59 8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION Fairway 250 and 305 Fairway 405 en-58...
  • Page 60 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION ENGINE SERVICE INTERVAL CHART Interval Item Section  Daily Check Oil Level. 10 hours  Check Coolant Level.   Every 50 hours Check Fuel Pipes and Clamp Bands.  *1  Every 100 hours Clean the Air Cleaner Element. ...
  • Page 61 8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION Fairway 305 and 405 Series JN, JP Fairway 305 and 405 Series JT, KD, JU, KE en-60...
  • Page 62 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION ENGINE SERVICE INTERVAL CHART Interval Item Section  Daily Check Oil Level. 10 hours  Check Coolant Level.   Every 50 hours Check Fuel Pipes and Clamp Bands.  *1  Every 100 hours Clean the Air Cleaner Element. ...
  • Page 63 8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION Fairway 250 Series JZ en-62...
  • Page 64: Engine Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8.2 ENGINE LUBRICATION ________________________________________________ Check Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level before you start or at least five minutes after you stop the engine. Park the machine on level ground, remove the dipstick (D), clean with a cloth and replace in position.
  • Page 65: Engine: Fan Belt

    8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8.3 ENGINE: FAN BELT ____________________________________________________ Check And Adjust The Fan Belt The fan belt tension is adjusted to prevent the stress on the alternator bearings and to prevent movement on the alternator pulley. Use the procedure shown below to check the belt tension at the center of the belt between crank shaft and alternator pulleys.
  • Page 66: Engine Coolant

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8.4 ENGINE COOLANT ____________________________________________________ Check The Engine Coolant Level The level of coolant in a cold expansion tank must be between the MAX and MIN level indicators. If you need to fill the tank, remove the plastic cap and fill with the correct anti-freeze mixture (see section 8.1).
  • Page 67: Hydraulic System

    8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8.5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM __________________________________________________ Change The Hydraulic Oil Remove the drain plug from the bottom of Hydraulic tank and clean the plug with a cloth (A(Fig.4). Allow the tank to drain and replace the plug. Fill the tank with approximately 38 litres of SAE 10W- 30 Oil through one of the brass plugs (B(Fig.5).
  • Page 68: Hydraulic Test Ports

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8.6 HYDRAULIC TEST PORTS _____________________________________________ If you have any problems with the hydraulic system, check the hydraulic pressures with the service ports that are supplied. All tests must be done with the hydraulic oil at the normal temperature of the engine, unless specified at a different temperature.
  • Page 69: Fuel System

    8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8.7 FUEL SYSTEM ________________________________________________________ Use Diesel fuel No.2-D (ASTM D975) See the engine manufacturers manual for additional information. Water Separator Damage can occur in the fuel injection system if the water is not removed from the fuel. Turn the engine off.
  • Page 70: Air Cleaner

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8.8 AIR CLEANER________________________________________________________ How To Clean The Air Filter NOTE:After the filter element is cleaned six times, replace the filter. Lift the engine cover. Remove the end cap of air filter cartridge. Remove the loose dirt from the filter element with compressed air.
  • Page 71: Machine Maintenance

    8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8.11 MACHINE MAINTENANCE_______________________________________________ Normal Service Procedures. • Confirm the correct operation of the safety interlock switches (e.g. the seat switch) • Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightened to the correct level. • Visually inspect for hydraulic leaks. •...
  • Page 72: Lubrication Of Cutting Unit

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8.12 LUBRICATION OF CUTTING UNIT _______________________________________ Cutting reel bearings (A). Unit Pivot (B. Roll Bearings (C) REEL ON CUT ADJUSTERS If the adjusters are removed from the machine, the adjuster must be half filled with gear oil EP90.
  • Page 73 NOTES __________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 74: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS SPEED LIMITER ____________________________________________________ The transport and cutting speeds are factory set. You must not change these settings. REAR WHEEL TOE-IN ______________________________________________ The rear wheels must toe-in 3.2mm (1/8") from the front to behind the wheel. (Fig.18) Loosen the locknuts D at rose joints inside each of the rear wheels.
  • Page 75: Standard Foot Brake And Brake Bands - Series Jz, Jn, Jp

    SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS STANDARD FOOT BRAKE AND BRAKE BANDS - SERIES JZ, JN, JP_________ Adjust so that both brakes lock equally when the foot pedal of the parking brake is pressed. Loosen the nuts A and turn nuts B on the two cables (Fig.20).
  • Page 76: Height Of Cut

    ADJUSTMENTS HEIGHT OF CUT ____________________________________________________ First you set the rear roll parallel to the bottom blade (bedknife). You set the minimum-height of cut setting for the three ranges of height. Adjust the setting with the three sets of holes in the mounting housing (D) at positions 'A', 'B' and 'C'.
  • Page 77: Cutting Cylinder To Bottom Blade Adjustment

    9 ADJUSTMENTS CUTTING CYLINDER TO BOTTOM BLADE ADJUSTMENT _________________ Make sure that the cutting cylinder is installed in position with the bottom blade correctly. Hold a piece of thin paper between the edge of the blade and the spiral cutters and turn the cylinder manually.
  • Page 78: General Instructions For Grammer Seats

    ADJUSTMENTS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRAMMER SEATS _______________________ You must not adjust your seat when you drive. • After removal of the backrest upholstery, the backrest frame must be held in position with a support before the backrest adjuster is operated. If you do not secure the frame in position safely, the backrest frame can move forward suddenly and cause injury.
  • Page 79: Seat (Grammer Msg85)

    9 ADJUSTMENTS 9.10 SEAT (GRAMMER MSG85) ____________________________________________ WARNING The Operator Weight must be set to the actual weight of the Operator. Safety Systems will be compromised if this is not done. The seat can be adjusted for operator's weight and leg reach to provide a comfortable position for operating the machine.
  • Page 80: Air Suspension Seat (Grammer Msg75 -521)

    ADJUSTMENTS 9.11 AIR SUSPENSION SEAT (GRAMMER MSG75 -521) ________________________ 9.11.1 WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ______________________________________________ To adjust the seat for the driver weight, pull or press the lever for the seat weight adjustment with the driver on the seat. The driver weight is adjusted correctly when the arrow is in the center clear area of the view window.
  • Page 81: Backrest Extension

    9 ADJUSTMENTS 9.11.3 BACKREST EXTENSION * ** _________________________________________ To adjust the backrest extension for each driver, move the extension to the correct lock position. To remove the backrest extension, move the extension over the end stop. If Installed Optional Accessory 9.11.4 SEAT HEATER * ** _________________________________________________ Press the seat heater switch to turn the seat heater on and to turn off.
  • Page 82: Armrests

    ADJUSTMENTS 9.11.6 ARMRESTS * ** ____________________________________________________ The armrests can fold away and adjustments can be made to the height of each armrest. To adjust the armrests for height, separate the round cap (see the arrow) from the cover. Loosen the hexagon nut (size 13 mm) below the cover.
  • Page 83: Maintenance

    This Warning Is Because A Seat Belt Must Be Worn With A Rops To Follow The Machinery Directive, 98/37/EC Sections 3.2.2, Seating & 3.4.3, Rollover. Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Recommends That The Owner/User Of The Machine Completes A Local Risk Assessment Of The Machine To Find Any Conditions That Do Not Follow This Rule.
  • Page 84: Accessories

    10 ACCESSORIES 10.1 REAR ROLLER BRUSH KITS __________________________________________ Kit number LMAC183-250F Kit number LMAC183-305F Kit number LMAC183-405F 10.2 GRASS CATCHER KITS ______________________________________________ Grass Catcher Kit 26” Reel (5 Units) kit Number JMAB302 Grass Catcher Kit 26” Reel (7 Units) kit Number LMAB545 Grass Catcher Kit 22”...
  • Page 85: Air Suspension Seat Kits

    10 ACCESSORIES 10.3 AIR SUSPENSION SEAT KITS _________________________________________ Air Suspension Seat Kit for Fairway 250 and fairway 305 Kit number LMAC201 Air Suspension Seat Kit for Fairway 405 Kit number LMAC277 en-83...
  • Page 86: Problem Solving

    11 PROBLEM SOLVING 11.1 PROBLEM SOLVING GENERAL ______________________________________________________ Problems Possible Causes Action The glow plug has not turned off. Set the ignition switch again and allow the glow plug to turn off before you turn the engine. Battery low on charge or has Inspect the condition of battery and battery connections.
  • Page 87 NOTES __________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 88: Quality Of Cut

    12 QUALITY OF CUT QUALITY OF CUT TROUBLESHOOTING_________________________________ Make a “test cut” to check the performance of the mower before you start the repairs. 1. Cut (Ground) Speed. This area must have turf conditions that are known 2. The Reel Bearing Condition And Adjustment and do not change across the area.
  • Page 89: Marcelling

    12 QUALITY OF CUT 12.2 MARCELLING______________________________________________________ Marcelling, like washboarding, is a repeated pattern of different cutting heights, that causes an appear- ance that is like a wave. In most cases, the wave tip-to-tip distance is 2 inch- es (5 cm). TN0220 NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
  • Page 90: Step Cutting

    12 QUALITY OF CUT 12.3 STEP CUTTING _____________________________________________________ Step cutting occurs when the grass is cut higher on one side of a reel than the other side. Step cutting can occur when one cutting unit is higher than anoth- er cutting unit. The wear of mechanical parts or an incorrect roller or height-of-cut adjustment can cause step cutting.
  • Page 91: Scalping

    12 QUALITY OF CUT 12.4 SCALPING ________________________________________________________ Scalping is a condition in which a areas of grass are cut shorter than the adjacent areas. The area can be light green or brown. A low height-of-cut (HOC) set- ting or turf that is not level can cause scalping. TN0222 NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
  • Page 92: Stragglers

    12 QUALITY OF CUT 12.5 STRAGGLERS ______________________________________________________ Stragglers are separated blades of grass that are not cut, or are cut incorrectly. TN0223 NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel. Possible Cause Solution The bedknife is incorrectly adjusted. Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting. The edges of the reel or bottom blade are not sharp. Sharpen or replace the reel blade and bedknife as necessary.
  • Page 93: Streaks

    12 QUALITY OF CUT 12.6 STREAKS _________________________________________________________ A streak is a line of grass that is not cut. The cause of a streak can be a damaged or bent bedknife. TN0224 NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel. Possible Cause Solution Damaged bedknife.
  • Page 94: Windrowing

    12 QUALITY OF CUT 12.7 WINDROWING ______________________________________________________ Windrowing is the deposit of clippings increased at one end of the cutting unit or between two cutting units. Windrowing can make a line in the direction of travel. TN0225 NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel. Possible Cause Solution The grass is higher than the level at which the ma-...
  • Page 95: Rifling Or Tramlining

    12 QUALITY OF CUT 12.8 RIFLING OR TRAMLINING ___________________________________________ Rifling or tramlining is a pattern of different cutting heights, that causes a cut appearance like a wave. The cause of rifling can be a heavy contact point across a reel or a bedknife. NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
  • Page 96: Fuses And Relays

    13 FUSES AND RELAYS 13.1 FUSE AND RELAY/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION________________________ Fuses (Steer Tower) Relays And Components (Steer Tower) Relays And Components (Bonnet Landing Panel) Joystick Control Module en-93...
  • Page 97 13 FUSES AND RELAYS 13.1 FUSE AND RELAY/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION________________________ FUSES (STEER TOWER) Fuse Number Fuse Rating Function SPARE 5 Amp Park Brake 10 Amp Controller 5 Amp Fuel Solenoid 20 Amp Ignition 10 Amp Lights 10 Amp Fuel Pump 10 Amp Air Seat RELAYS and COMPONENTS (STEER TOWER) Relay / Component Number...
  • Page 98: Guarantee

    14 GUARANTEE WARRANTY Warranty is subject to specific terms and conditions, e.g. wearing parts, unapproved modifications, etc. are not included. For a full set of warranty conditions, contact your local dealer or distributor. SERVICE A network of authorised Sales and Service dealers has been established and these details are available from your supplier.
  • Page 99 Europe & Rest of The World Except North & South America Ransomes Jacobsen Limited West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9TT English Company Registration No. 1070731 www.ransomesjacobsen.com North & South America Jacobsen, A Textron Company 11108 Quality Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA www.Jacobsen.com...

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