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Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Jacobsen TR3
Series: EJ - 26" Cutting Units - Engine type: Kubota D1105-E - Product code: TR30001
Series: FG - 26" Cutting Units - Engine type: Kubota D1105-E - Product code: TR30002
WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause
severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine
should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and
should read the entire manual before attempting to set up,
operate, adjust or service the machine.
GB
United
Kingdom
RJL 100 February 2010
24731G-GB (rev.4)

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  • Page 1 24731G-GB (rev.4) Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual Jacobsen TR3 Series: EJ - 26" Cutting Units - Engine type: Kubota D1105-E - Product code: TR30001 Series: FG - 26" Cutting Units - Engine type: Kubota D1105-E - Product code: TR30002 WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury.
  • Page 2 © 2010, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ........4 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION CHART ....34 IMPORTANT..............4 CUTTING UNIT LMAC194/195/196/197 GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL LUBRICATION ............36 OF PRODUCTS ............4 CUTTING UNITS 47114, 47115, 47116 LUBRICATION ............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting damage or injury. 2006/42/EC These are the Original instructions verified by Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION West Road Ransomes Europark...

  • Page 5: Guidelines For The Disposal Of Products

    Finally update machinery records to indicate that the guidance from the technical manuals machine has been taken out of service and scrapped. applicable to the machine. Provide this serial number to Jacobsen Warranty department to close off relevant records. • Remove and store appropriately: Batteries 2.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL • Remember that some people are deaf or This safety symbol indicates important safety blind and that children and animals can messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be unpredictable.

  • Page 7: Leaving The Driving Position

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION • To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, • Park the machine on level ground. silencer and battery compartments free of • Before leaving the driving position, stop the grass, leaves or excessive grease.
  • Page 8 4.Transport latches can now be released. the Machiney Directive 2006/42/EC sections 3.2.2, Seating & 3.4.3, Rollover Ransomes Jacobsen Limited recommends that a local risk assessment is completed by the owner/user of the machine to determine the risks associated with working on slopes.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL ENGINE SPECIFICATION Brakes: Hydrostatic braking with hydraulic parking brakes on front TYPE: Kubota 18.5KW (24.8HP) @ wheels. 3000 RPM, 3 cylinder (in line) Fuel Tank Diesel engine, 4 stroke, water Capacity: 45.4 litres (12 US galls) cooled, 1123cc (68.53 cu.in) with...

  • Page 10: Vibration Level

    JACOBSEN TR3 SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL When the machine was tested for Whole Body VIBRATION LEVEL vibration levels. The operator was seated in the When the machine was tested for hand/arm vibration normal operating position with both hands on the levels.

  • Page 11: Cutting Unit Specification

    SPECIFICATIONS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL CUTTING UNIT SPECIFICATION BEDKNIFE BACKING & BEDKNIFE CUTTING UNIT LMAC194/195/196/197 Blade replaceable, mounted onto welded steel CONSTRUCTION constructed bedknife backing. Heavy duty welded pressed steel construction TRANSMISSION REEL: By hydraulic motor through cardan shaft to cutting...

  • Page 12: Conformity Certificates

    JACOBSEN TR3 SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROHLÁŠENÍ O SHOD OVERENSSTEMMELSESERKLÆRING CONFORMITEITSVERKLARING VASTAVUSDEKLARATSIOON VAATIMUSTENMUKAISUUSVAKUUTUS DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG MEGFELEL SÉGI NYILATKOZAT DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ ATBILST BAS DEKLAR CIJA ATITIKTIES DEKLARACIJA DIKJARAZZJONI TAL-KONFORMITÀ DEKLARACJA ZGODNO CI DECLARAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE DECLARA IE DE CONFORMITATE VYHLÁSENIE O ZHODE IZJAVA O SKLADNOSTI DECLARACIÓN DE...
  • Page 13 SPECIFICATIONS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Operator Ear Noise Level Hladina hluku v oblasti uší operátora Støjniveau i førers ørehøjde Geluidsniveau oor bestuurder Müratase operaatori kõrvas Melutaso käyttäjän korvan kohdalla Niveau de bruit à hauteur des oreilles de l’opérateur Schallpegel am Bedienerohr A kezel fülénél mért zajszint Livello di potenza sonora all’orecchio dell’operatore...
  • Page 14 JACOBSEN TR3 SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION PROHLÁŠENÍ O ZALOŽENÍ SPOLE NOSTI INKORPORERINGSERKLÆRING INCORPORATIEVERKLARING KINNITUS ÜHENDAMISE KOHTA ASENNUSTODISTUS DECLARATION D’INCORPORATION EINBAUBESCHEINIGUNG BEÉPÍTÉSI NYILATKOZAT DICHIARAZIONE DI INCORPORAZIONE NOFORM ŠANAS DEKLAR CIJA PRIJUNGIMO DEKLARACIJA DIKJARAZZJONI TA’ INKORPORAZZJONI DEKLARACJA ZGODNO CI DLA PODZESPO U DECLARAÇÃO DE INCORPORAÇÃO DECLARA IE DE ÎNCORPORARE VYHLÁSENIE O ZABUDOVANÍ...
  • Page 15 These accessories have been designed 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 to be fitted to the jacobsen 2006/42/CE.

  • Page 16: Decals

    JACOBSEN TR3 DECALS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SAFETY DECALS EC 009034910 Read Operator's Manual. 009034890 Keep a Safe Distance from the Machine. 009034920 Stay Clear of Hot Surfaces. 009034880 Do Not Open or Remove Safety Shields While the Engine is Running.

  • Page 17: Safety Decals Usa

    Connect negative (-) terminal on good battery to frame of vehicle that READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING has dead battery. REPLACEMENT MANUAL AVAILABLE FROM: 3001435 JACOBSEN TEXTRON - CHARLOTTE, NC To Start To Stop / Park Parking Brake....On Traction Pedal..Neutral WARNING WARNING Traction Pedal..Neutral...

  • Page 18: Controls

    JACOBSEN TR3 CONTROLS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Joystick Unit Lift/Lower Control Starter Key Switch Multi Function Gauge Working Light Switch Parking Brake Switch Cutter Switch Weight Transfer Switch Blocked Hydraulic Filter Warning Lamp Charge Warning Lamp Engine coolant Temperature Warning Lamp...

  • Page 19: A Starter Key Switch

    CONTROLS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 6.1A STARTER KEY SWITCH The starter key (A) should be turned clockwise to the 'pre-heat' (No. 2) position to heat the glowplugs when the green warning lamp goes out, on warning lamp display module, turn the starter key clockwise to the 'start' (No.

  • Page 20: E Weight Transfer Switch

    JACOBSEN TR3 CONTROLS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 6.1E WEIGHT TRANSFER SWITCH This switch allows the operator to transfer weight off the cutting units onto the machine. This gives the machine better traction. Depress the rocker switch to transfer weight off the cutting units, the warning lamp will illuminate.

  • Page 21: K Control Module Fault Warning Lamp

    CONTROLS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 6.1K SAFETY MODULE MALFUNCTION Colour orange, on when the safety module malfunctions. Stop machine and turn off ignition leave for a few seconds and switch ignition back on. If the indicator lamp is still on, contact your Dealer.

  • Page 22: P Multi Function Gauge

    CONTROLS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 6.1P MULTI-FUNCTION GAUGE(Prior to s/n FG000568 / EJ000763) The various functions can be selected using the left hand button The fuel level is displayed on a digital bargraph in the upper segment of the display. The clock, time to service and hourmeter is displayed in the lower segment of the display in numeric format.

  • Page 23: Traction Foot Pedal

    CONTROLS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL TRACTION FOOT PEDAL A. Forward Travel (Traction Pedal) Press front of pedal down for forward travel. Release pedal to slow tractor and stop. Do not press traction pedal when parking brake is set and parking brake light (W) is lit.

  • Page 24: Parking Brake Release Valve

    JACOBSEN TR3 CONTROLS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE The Parking Brake Release Valve is situated under the Operators Platform, close to the front axle. It is used to release the parking brake when the engine is not running...

  • Page 25: Operation

    OPERATION JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL DAILY INSPECTION CAUTION The daily inspection should be performed only when the engine is off and all fluids are cold. Lower implements to the ground, engage parking brake, stop engine and remove ignition key.

  • Page 26: Operator Presence And Safety Interlock

    JACOBSEN TR3 OPERATION SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPERATOR PRESENCE AND SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM The operator presence & safety interlock system prevents the engine from starting unless the parking brake is on, and the mowing device is switched off. The system also stops the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the mowing device engaged or the neutral latch depressed.

  • Page 27: Operating Procedure

    OPERATION JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPERATING PROCEDURE CAUTION To help prevent injury, always wear safety glasses, leather work shoes or boots, a hard hat and ear protection. Under no circumstances should the engine be started without the operator seated on the tractor.

  • Page 28: Fitting The Cutting Units To The Machine

    JACOBSEN TR3 OPERATION SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL WARNING DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15° Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Read Section 3.7. Use caution when operating near drop off points. Never use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a brush to remove grass clippings from blades.

  • Page 29: Starting The Engine

    OPERATION JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPERATION OF THE MACHINE • Forward - Gently depress the top of the FWD/REV foot pedal to reach desired ground speed. Read the Safety Instructions. • Reverse - Gently depress the bottom the FWD/REV foot pedal to reach desired ground speed.

  • Page 30: Mowing On Slopes

    JACOBSEN TR3 OPERATION SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL MOWING ON SLOPES The mower has been designed for good traction and stability under normal mowing conditions. Use caution when operating on slopes, especially when the grass is wet. Wet grass reduces traction and steering control.WARNING...
  • Page 31 Machiney Directive 2006/42/EC sections A = Maximum Allowable Slope 3.2.2, Seating & 3.4.3, Rollover Ransomes Jacobsen Limited recommends that a local risk assessment is completed by the owner/user of the machine to determine the risks associated with working on slopes.
  • Page 32 JACOBSEN TR3 OPERATION SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Use Either of these columns but not both The result of what you are measuring Height C in millimeters Height C in inches Slope Angle D measured with a 1 Slope Angle D...
  • Page 33 OPERATION JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL en-33...

  • Page 34: Maintenance & Lubrication

    JACOBSEN TR3 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART Interval Item Section  First 50 hours Change Engine Oil  Check Fan Belt Tension  Change Hydraulic Filter  Daily Check Engine Oil Level 10 hours ...
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL en-35...

  • Page 36: Cutting Unit Lmac194/195/196/197 Lubrication

    JACOBSEN TR3 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL CUTTING UNIT LMAC194/195/196/197 LUBRICATION Lubricate the following with Shell Darina R2 grease. Reel Bearingsweekly or every 25 hours. Unit pivot weekly or every 25 hours. Roll bearingsweekly or every 25 hours.

  • Page 37: Cutting Units 47114, 47115, 47116 Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL CUTTING UNITS 47114, 47115, 47116 LUBRICATION Always clean the grease fitting before and after lubricating. Lubricate the following with Shell Darina R2 grease. Apply grease with a manual grease gun and fill slowly until grease begins to seep out.

  • Page 38: Engine Lubrication

    JACOBSEN TR3 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL ENGINE LUBRICATION Check Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level before starting or more than five minutes after stopping the engine. With the machine on level ground, remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and replace.

  • Page 39: Engine Coolant

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL ENGINE COOLANT Check Engine Coolant Level The level of coolant in the expansion tank should be between the MAX and MIN level indicators when cold. If topping up is required, remove the plastic cap and top up using the correct anti-freeze mixture, see section 9.1.

  • Page 40: Hydraulic System

    JACOBSEN TR3 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Check Hydraulic Oil Level Check hydraulic oil level using dipstick attached to the filler cap (B). The correct level is between the two markers (C). Change Hydraulic Oil Remove drain plug from bottom of Hydraulic tank and wipe off plug.

  • Page 41: Hydraulic Test Ports

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL HYDRAULIC TEST PORTS If any problems are experienced with the hydraulic system service ports are provided to enable pressures to be checked. All tests, unless stated otherwise, should be carried out with the hydraulic oil at normal working temperature.

  • Page 42: Fuel System

    JACOBSEN TR3 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL FUEL SYSTEM Use Diesel fuel No.2-D (ASTM D975) See engine manufacturer's manual for additional information. Bleeding air from fuel system Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (don't start engine).

  • Page 43: Battery

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 8.10 AIR CLEANER Cleaning the air filter NOTE: After 6 cleanings replace the filter element. Raise engine cover. Remove end cap of air filter cartridge. Remove loose dirt from element with...

  • Page 44: Machine Maintenance

    JACOBSEN TR3 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 8.12 MACHINE MAINTENANCE NOTE: When washing machine with pressure spray washers or steam cleaners, avoid washing bearing Other Regular Service. areas because cleaning solutions might penetrate • Verify proper operation of safety interlock bearing seals and cause premature bearing failure.

  • Page 45: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL TRACTION CONTROL PEDAL Adjustment to eliminate wheel creep. Lift and support both front and rear wheels. Remove ball joint A from foot pedal C to allow damper B to set pedal neutral position.

  • Page 46: Height Of Cut

    JACOBSEN TR3 ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL CUTTING UNITS LMAC194 / 195 / 196 / 197 HEIGHT OF CUT It is important to set the rear roll parallel to the bedknife in order to achieve the minimum height of cut setting for the three ranges of height, in the three sets of mounting housing (D) bolt holes.

  • Page 47: Reel To Bedknife Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL REEL TO BEDKNIFE ADJUSTMENT To check that the reel is set to the bedknife correctly, hold a piece of thin paper between the edge of the blade and the spiral cutters and turn the reel manually.

  • Page 48: Reel-To-Bedknife (Pre-Adjustment Check)

    JACOBSEN TR3 ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL CUTTING UNITS 47114, 47115, 47116 REEL-TO-BEDKNIFE (Pre-Adjustment Check) Check the reel for end play or radial play. If there is any abnormal movement of the 93¡ reel, up and down or side to side, adjust or replace components as needed.

  • Page 49: Reel-To-Bedknife Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9.10 REEL-TO-BEDKNIFE ADJUSTMENT Read section 9.1 before making the adjustment. Normal Start adjustment at the leading end of the Leading reel, followed by the trailing end. Rotation Edge of Reel The leading end of the blade is the end that...

  • Page 50: Cutting Modes

    JACOBSEN TR3 ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9.11 CUTTING MODES The mower may be operated in the fixed mode or the floating mode. Fixed mode is generally used for cutting heights greater than 25 mm and the mower does not require a front roller unless the terrain is rough and uneven.

  • Page 51: Cutting Height - Fixed Mode

    ADJUSTMENTS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9.12 CUTTING HEIGHT - FIXED MODE Assemble the front roller adjuster (B) (If a roller is used) to holes number 2 and 4 only of the mower frame. Do not use holes number 1 and 3.

  • Page 52: Cutting Height - Floating Mode

    JACOBSEN TR3 ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9.13 CUTTING HEIGHT - FLOATING MODE Assemble the front roller adjuster to holes X-Cutting Height number 2 and 4 only of the mower frame. Front Roller Rear Roller Do not use hole numbers 1 and 3.

  • Page 53: Speed Limiter

    ADJUSTMENTS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9.14 SPEED LIMITER NOTE: Textron Turf Care cannot be held responsible for loss of performance or machine damage if these The transport and mow speeds are factory set and speeds are adjusted outside the speeds shown in the should not need altering.

  • Page 54: Seat (Michigan V-5300)

    JACOBSEN TR3 ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9.16 SEAT (Michigan V-5300) The seat can be adjusted for operator's weight and leg reach to provide a comfortable position for operating the machine. ADJUSTMENT FOR OPERATOR WEIGHT To Adjust: Whilst standing in front of the machine, rotate knob (A) clockwise or anticlockwise to move the red indicator to the approximate operator weight.

  • Page 55: General Instructions For Grammer Seats

    JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL • For safety reasons, the installation and 9.17 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR connection to the vehicle supply network GRAMMER SEATS must be carried out by authorized specialist • The operating instructions must be read in personnel only.
  • Page 56 JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Do not hold onto the covers for lifting the driver’s If you take off the weight from the seat while driving, seats. If you do so anyway, there is an increased this will cause the vehicle to stop.

  • Page 57: Seat (Grammer Msg85)

    ADJUSTMENTS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9.18 SEAT (Grammer MSG85) The seat can be adjusted for leg reach, back rest angle and operator weight to provide a comfortable position for operating the machine. FORE AND AFT ADJUSTMENT To Adjust: The position of the adjusting lever (B) is on the right hand side of the seat below the seat cushion .

  • Page 58: Air Suspension Seat (Grammer Msg75 -521)

    JACOBSEN TR3 ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9.19 AIR SUSPENSION SEAT (Grammer MSG75 -521) 9.19.1 WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat is adjusted for the driver’s weight by pulling or pressing the lever for seat weight adjustment and with the driver sitting on the seat.

  • Page 59: Seat Heater

    ADJUSTMENTS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9.19.3 BACKREST EXTENSION * ** The backrest extension can be individually adjusted by pulling it upwards or pushing it downwards over the various locking increments up the end stop. To remove the backrest extension, pull it upwards over the end stop.

  • Page 60: Armrests

    JACOBSEN TR3 ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9.19.6 ARMRESTS * ** The armrests can be folded up if required and the height individually adjusted. To adjust the armrests for height, separate the round cap (see arrow) from the cover, loosen the hexagon...

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    ROPS to comply with the Machiney Directive 2006/42/EC sections 3.2.2, Seating & 3.4.3, Rollover Ransomes Jacobsen Limited recommends that a local risk assessment is completed by the owner/user of the machine to determine the risks associated with working on slopes.

  • Page 62: Backlapping Kit (Lmac161)

    Part number 5002491 machine. • Before any backlapping is carried out, Ransomes Jacobsen recommends that the backlapping process should be risk assessed as a workshop process by the manager of the machine. • Backlapping should only be carried out by trained staff.

  • Page 63: Ops Frame (Lmac164)

    ACCESSORIES JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 10.2 OPS FRAME (LMAC164) WARNING When an OPS frame is fitted to a machine, a seat belt must be fitted and worn by the operator. 10.3 TRANSPORT LATCH KIT (LMAC174) A transport latch kit is available for the front lift arms 10.4...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 11.1 GENERAL The troubleshooting chart below lists basic problems that may occur during start-up and operation. For more detailed information regarding the hydraulic and electrical systems contact your area Jacobsen Distributor. Symptoms Possible Causes Action 1.

  • Page 65: Quality Of Cut Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 11.2 QUALITY OF CUT TROUBLESHOOTING It is recommended that a “test cut” be performed to evaluate the mower’s performance before beginning repairs. An area should be available where “test cuts” can be made. This area should provide known and consistent turf conditions to allow accurate evaluation of the mower’s performance.
  • Page 66 JACOBSEN TR3 TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 11.2.3 MARCELLING Marcelling, like washboarding, is a cyclical pattern of varying cutting heights, resulting in a wave-like cut appearance. In most cases, the wave tip-to-tip distance is 2 in. (5 cm) or less.
  • Page 67 TROUBLESHOOTING JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 11.2.4 STEP CUTTING Step cutting occurs when grass is cut taller on one side of a reel than the other or one cutting unit to another. This is usually caused by mechanical wear or an incorrect roller or HOC (height-of-cut) adjustment.
  • Page 68 JACOBSEN TR3 TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 11.2.5 SCALPING Scalping is a condition in which areas of grass are cut noticeably shorter than the surrounding areas, resulting in a light green or even brown patch. This is usually caused by an excessively low height-of-cut (HOC) setting and/or uneven turf.
  • Page 69 TROUBLESHOOTING JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 11.2.6 STRAGGLERS Stragglers are scattered blades of uncut or poorly cut grass. NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel. Probable Cause Remedy Bedknife improperly adjusted. Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting. Sharpen or replace reel blade and bedknife as Dull reel or bedknife cutting edges.
  • Page 70 JACOBSEN TR3 TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 11.2.7 STREAKS A streak is a line of uncut grass. This is usually caused by a nicked or bent bedknife. NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel. P ro b a b le C a u s e R e m e d y D a m a g e d b e d k nife .
  • Page 71 TROUBLESHOOTING JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 11.2.8 WINDROWING Windrowing is the deposit of clippings concentrated at one end of cutting unit(s) or between two cutting units, forming a line in the direction of travel. NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.

  • Page 72: Rifling Or Tramlining

    TROUBLESHOOTING JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 11.2.9 RIFLING OR TRAMLINING Rifling or tramlining is a pattern of varying cutting heights, resulting in a wave-like cut appearance, usually due to heavy contact points across a reel and/ or bedknife.
  • Page 73 TROUBLESHOOTING JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL en-73...

  • Page 74: Hydraulic Circuit

    JACOBSEN TR3 SCHEMATICS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 12.1 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT en-74...
  • Page 75 SCHEMATICS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL KEY TO HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM Transmission Pump Hydraulic Wheel Motor Front Hydraulic Wheel Motor Front Hydraulic Wheel Motor Rear Hydraulic Flushing Valve Hydraulic Filter Hydraulic Cutter & Brake Valve Hydraulic Deck Motor Hydraulic Deck Motor Hydraulic Deck Motor Cutter &...

  • Page 76: Electrical Circuit Instrument

    JACOBSEN TR3 SCHEMATICS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 12.2 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT INSTRUMENT TO SP#19 TO SP#19 TO SP#19 TO SP#11 en-76...
  • Page 77 SCHEMATICS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL CABLE COLOUR CODE KEY TO WIRING DIAGRAM Split to Main Harness Green Split to Main Harness Orange Split to Main Harness Grey Key switch Black Fuse Box 1 White Fuse Box 2...

  • Page 78: Electrical Circuit Main

    JACOBSEN TR3 SCHEMATICS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 12.3 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MAIN en-78...
  • Page 79 SCHEMATICS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL KEY TO WIRING DIAGRAM CABLE COLOUR CODE Split to Console Split to Console Green Split to Console Orange Glow Plugs Grey Split to Cab Black Working Lamp White Working lamp Pink Glow Plug Relay...

  • Page 80: Electrical Circuit Fuses And Relays

    JACOBSEN TR3 SCHEMATICS SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 12.4 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FUSES AND RELAYS FUSES & RELAYS Under Control Panel Fuse - 15 Amp-Start Relay Fuse - 7.5 Amp- Fuel Pump Fuse - 5 Amp - Warning Lamps Fuse - 5 Amp - Warning Lamps...
  • Page 81 SCHEMATICS JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 12.4 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FUSES AND RELAYS FUSES & RELAYS In Engine Compartment Relay- Glow Plugs Strip Fuse - 40 Amp Top- Cab Bottom- Glow Plugs en-81...

  • Page 82: Torques

    TORQUES JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 13.1 TORQUES ) t f ) t f ) t f ) t f ) t f ) t f ) t f ) t f ) t f ) t f...

  • Page 83: Guarantee / Sales & Service

    GUARANTEE / SALES & SERVICE JACOBSEN TR3 SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL GUARANTEE We GUARANTEE that should any defect in workmanship or material occur in the goods within TWO YEARS or two thousand hours (on models equipped with hour meters), or whichever occurs first.
  • Page 86 Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Jacobsen, A Textron Company West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9TT 11108 Quality Drive, Charlotte, English Company Registration No. 1070731 NC 28273, USA www.ransomesjacobsen.com www.Jacobsen.com...

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