Towing / Trailering - Jacobsen AR522 Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

5.10 TOWING / TRAILERING _____________________________________________________

If the mower experiences problems and must be shut
down and removed from the area, it should be loaded
onto a trailer for transport. If a trailer is not available, the
unit can be towed slowly for short distances.
Use care when loading and unloading mower. Fasten
mower to trailer to prevent mower from rolling or shifting
during transport.
Long Distance Trailering / Transport. If the mower is to
be trailered on the highway, before strapping to trailer,
close fuel shut off valve and inflate tires to maximum
pressure listed on side of tire. Reduce tire pressure to
normal after removing from trailer. [See 5.9].
Before towing, open tow valve. The tow valve permits
moving the mower without starting the engine and
prevents possible damage to hydraulic components.
The tow valve (A) is located on the hydraulic drive pump
beneath the operators seat. Remove cover from floor in
front of operator's seat. To open valve, use a wrench or
insert a pin or small screw driver into the small hole in the
valve stem. Turn the valve counterclockwise 90°.
Rotate brake release lever (B) counter clockwise. Brake
release lever is located under floor panel, near right front
axle mount. To release the brakes, turn steering wheel for
right hand turn (clockwise) until resistance is felt.
Before towing make sure cutting units are raised. If they
cannot be raised, remove them from the mower.
Close tow valve (A) completely, rotate brake release
lever (B) clockwise, and replace floor panel after towing.
NOTICE
Do not exceed 2 MPH (3.2 KPH) while towing. Long
distance towing is not recommended.
A
LF006
Figure 5E
OPERATION
Brake released
for towing.
Brake engaged
(Normal operation)
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B
Figure 5F
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