Operating Procedures; Starting / Stopping - Jacobsen Sand Scorpion Safety And Operation Manual

4.3 OPERATING PROCEDURES _________________________________________________

CAUTION:
To help prevent injury, always wear
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safety glasses, leather work shoes or boots, a
hard hat, and ear protection.
1. The tractor should only be started with the operator
sitting in the operator's seat and the parking brake
engaged.
2. Do not operate tractor or attachments with loose,
damaged or missing components.
3. Operate and rake in a flat test area to become
thoroughly familiar with the operation of the tractor,
controls and rake.
CAUTION:
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rake down. Rake may fold under tractor and
damage rake and tractor.
4. Study the area to determine the best and safest
operating procedure. Consider the height and angle
of the bunker and whether it is wet or dry. Each
condition will require
precautions. Enter and exit bunkers cautiously.
4.4

STARTING / STOPPING_____________________________________________________

To start:
1. Disconnect battery charger and connect tractor to
batteries.
2. Sit in operator's seat and engage parking brake.
Remove feet from forward/reverse pedals.
3. Turn key to the "START" position.
Check remaining battery charge on display gauge (P). If
battery charge is low or red battery light comes on,
recharge batteries before operating. If tractor does not
start, turn key switch (O) to "OFF" and repeat start-up
procedure to ensure all interlocks are set or closed.
Check for error codes.
To stop:
Remove foot from forward/reverse pedals and press
service brake.
To park:
1. Raise the implement to the transport position and
move away from the area of operation. Select a flat,
level area to park.
2. Release forward/reverse pedals and bring the tractor
to a complete stop. Lower implements to the
ground.
Never operate in reverse with
certain adjustments
5. Control speed using the travel speed switch.
Operate in slow speed when conditions warrant it.
6. Never allow anyone near the machine while in
operation.
CAUTION:
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before raking. Enter a new area cautiously.
Always operate at speeds that allow you to
have complete control of the tractor.
7. Stop the unit immediately after striking an obstruction
or if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally. Have
the machine inspected and repaired before resuming
operation.
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Before you clean, adjust, or repair this equipment,
disengage all drives, lower implements to the
ground, engage parking brake, remove key from
switch and disconnect battery connector to
or
prevent injuries
3. Engage parking brake, turn off power to the unit and
remove key
If an emergency arises and the tractor must be parked in
the area of operation, follow the guidelines outlined by
the grounds superintendent.
CAUTION:
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or incline, chock or block the wheels as an added
precaution in addition to setting parking brake.
M
OPERATION
Pick up all debris you can find
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WARNING
If the tractor must be parked on a hill
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