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Jacobsen 67978 Operation Manual

Jacobsen 67978 Operation Manual

Lightweight fairway mower, 2wd and 4wd
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Lightweight Fairway Mower
67978 – LF 550
67979 – LF 550
67981 – LF 570
67982 – LF 570
67980 – LF 550
67983 – LF 570
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.
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United
Kingdom
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, 2WD
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, 4WD
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, 2WD
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, 4WD
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Turbo, 4WD
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Turbo, 4WD
WARNING
4229042-GB-Rev B
Dealer
This manual is designed to assist dealer
personnel with the proper set up and
preparation of the equipment prior to
delivery to the customer. You may wish to
keep a copy in your customer file.
Do Not Remove the Safety & Operation
Manual or Parts & Maintenance Manual
from the mower.
For additional information not included in
this manual, refer to your office copy of:
• The Safety & Operation Manual
• The Parts & Maintenance Manual
Use the pre-delivery checklist provided on
the inside back cover of this manual. You
may wish to provide a copy to the
customer upon delivery of the unit.
When Performance Matters.
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  • Page 1 4229042-GB-Rev B Lightweight Fairway Mower Dealer 67978 – LF 550 ™ , 2WD 67979 – LF 550 ™ , 4WD This manual is designed to assist dealer personnel with the proper set up and 67981 – LF 570 ™ , 2WD preparation of the equipment prior to delivery to the customer.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This manual contains safety and operating instructions The serial plate is located on the right rear frame rail. for your new Jacobsen mower. This manual should be Jacobsen recommends you record these numbers below stored with the equipment for reference during operation.

  • Page 3: Safety

    (vertically), not across the face (horizontally). the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen. 21. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. Reduce speed when making sharp Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden turns.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Notes

    Adjustments and maintenance should always be performed by a qualified technician. If additional information or service is needed, contact your Authorized Jacobsen Dealer who is kept informed of the latest methods to service this equipment and can provide prompt and efficient service.

  • Page 5: Controls

    CONTROLS CONTROLS ICONS ___________________________________________________________________ Read Manual Engine Mower Rotation Engine Throttle Start High Forward Reverse (Cut) (Backlap) Hour Meter Parking Brake Mowers Drive Lower Raise 2-WD 4-WD Fuel Work Lights Oil Level Switch Travel Off/Test Forward Reverse Warning Lights Coolant Cruise Control Hydraulic Oil Engine Oil...
  • Page 6 CONTROLS LCD Display Unit (LDU) Backlap Switch Mow Switch Steering Tilt Lever Parking Brake Switch Traction Pedal - Forward Cruise Control Switch Traction Pedal - Reverse Ignition Switch Seat Adjustment Horn Switch Hydraulic Oil Cap Light Switch Controller/Fuses Joystick Engine Throttle Lever Fuel Cap LDU Push Button W Access Panel Latch...

  • Page 7: Armrest Controls

    CONTROLS ARMREST CONTROLS _____________________________________________________ A. LCD Display Unit (LDU) turn lights OFF. Switch is not active if ignition switch (E) is not in RUN position. Used to display and set operating conditions. See Section 2.4. H. Reel Raise/Lower Joystick B. Mow Switch The mower lift lever raises and lowers the mowers and Enables and disables the reels, and switches operates in either automatic or manual mode.
  • Page 8 CONTROLS CONTROLS ______________________________________________________________ J. Fuel Cap Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean, #2 low or ultra low sulfur diesel fuel, minimum Cetane Rating of 45. K. Air Cleaner Indicator Indicates condition of air cleaner on engine. Clean or replace air filter when red band appears in clear window of indicator.
  • Page 9 CONTROLS R. 12 Volt Accessory Outlet Located inside armrest storage compartment. Allows CAUTION operation of approved 12 volt accessories and attachments. To prevent excessive battery drain, only The 12 volt Accessory Outlet circuit is protected by a use 12 volt outlet with engine running. 10 amp fuse.

  • Page 10: Lcd Display Unit (Ldu)

    Diesel engine coolant is under pressure. Turn engine off and allow fluid to cool before checking fluid level or adding coolant to radiator. JACOBSEN VERSION X.XX Parking Brake Light: Red parking brake light located on right side of the LDU indicates the parking brake switch is engaged.

  • Page 11: Alarm Codes

    Low Battery Voltage screen is shown when system voltage drops below 12 Volts DC. If screen does not Displays start-up JACOBSEN turn off once engine starts, or battery light is also on, screen LDU–A MCU–A check the battery charging system.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Mode

    Engine Hours: To display engine hours, press forward or NOTE: The Maintenance Mode PIN can be customized backward on the joystick (H) until the engine hours to a setting of your choice. Please contact your Jacobsen screen is on the LCD display.. Dealer or Jacobsen Technical Support (1800-848-1636 Maintenance Hours: To display or reset maintenance Option 2) for complete instructions.
  • Page 13 CONTROLS Calibrate Pedal: To calibrate the traction pedal, press forward or backward on the joystick (H) until the calibrate pedal screen is on the LCD display. With traction pedal in Neutral, press the black button (J) to enter set mode. NOTICE Before accepting, and moving to the next screen, check value listed on bottom of display.
  • Page 14 CONTROLS Traction ENGINE TEMP Configuration. 120F Press and hold ENTER PIN? black button. 1234 Enter PIN. Calibrate traction CALIBRATE PEDAL? pedal. Calibrate forward PEDAL FORWARD pedal movement. CRUISE CRUISE Cruise Control ENABLED DISABLED Setting. Calibrate reverse PEDAL REVERSE pedal movement. Traction TRACTION TRACTION...

  • Page 15: Set-Up

    SET-UP 3 Set-up GENERAL ________________________________________________________________ The set-up and testing of the unit should always be Accessories not included with this product must be performed by a trained technician, familiar with the ordered separately. See instructions provided with operation of this equipment. accessory for installation and parts.

  • Page 16: Reels

    SET-UP REELS __________________________________________________________________ 1. If installing five inch reels, apply Moly EP grease to female spline on reel, and insert reel coupler (N) into the bearing housing before attaching reel motor. Front 2. Remove hardware (P) from the outside front roller brackets of the front wing mowers only.

  • Page 17: Interlock System

    SET-UP INTERLOCK SYSTEM ______________________________________________________ The interlock system prevents the engine from starting Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the unless the parking brake switch is Engaged, the traction check ( ) marks across the chart. Shut engine off pedal is in Neutral, and the mow switch is OFF.

  • Page 18: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS 4 Adjustments GENERAL________________________________________________________________ adjustment cannot be made, contact an authorized Jacobsen Dealer. WARNING Replace, do not adjust, worn or damaged components. To prevent injury, lower implements to the ground, Do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing when disengage all drives, engage parking brake, stop engine, making adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 19: Bedknife Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS BEDKNIFE ADJUSTMENT ___________________________________________________ Read Section 4.2 before making the adjustment. Note: Avoid excessive tightening or damage may occur to bedknife and reel blades. Reels must turn freely. CAUTION To prevent personal injury and damage to the cutting edges, handle the reel with extreme care. Start adjustment at leading end of reel, followed by the trailing end.

  • Page 20: Flash Attach

    ADJUSTMENTS ™ FLASH ATTACH _________________________________________________________ Installing Cutting units Carefully raise arm until cutting unit can be removed. Place each cutting unit in front of its respective lift arm. Raise lift arm and position cutting unit so that yoke (T) is in line with swivel housing (S).

  • Page 21: Belt

    ADJUSTMENTS BELT ____________________________________________________________________ Inspect and adjust new belt after first ten hours of operation. Adjust every 100 hours thereafter. Adjust alternator pulley so belt deflects 1/4 to 5/16 in. (6 to 8 mm) with a 20 lb. push at midpoint between pulleys. See engine manual.

  • Page 22: Steering Toe-In

    ADJUSTMENTS STEERING TOE-IN _________________________________________________________ Turn wheels to straight ahead position. Loosen jam nuts (J) on both sides of tie rod (M). Turn tie rod (M) to provide proper toe-in. Toe-in must not exceed +1/16 in. (1.5 mm) (K). Retighten jam nuts. After adjusting tie rod, adjust steering cylinder by threading the rod (N) in or out of ball joint so spindle arm (L) clears the stop on the axle by 1/32 to 3/32 in.

  • Page 23: Armrest Pivot

    ADJUSTMENTS 4.11 ARMREST PIVOT __________________________________________________________ 1. Tighten or loosen pivot plunger (W) as required so plunger button stops the armrest at both ends of armrest pivot slots, and plunger body does not contact armrest pivot. Do not use plunger to increase pivot tension.

  • Page 24: Torque Specification

    All torque values included in these charts are approximate and are for reference only. Use of these torque values is at your sole risk. Jacobsen is not responsible for any loss, claim, or damage arising from the use of these charts.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Troubleshooting 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 Dealer. Symptoms Possible Causes Action Engine will not start.

  • Page 26: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION 6 Lubrication LUBRICATION CHART 11 13 Grease points same for all reels Grease Fittings F1 - 50 Hours (Every Week) Swivel Housing Lift Arm Lift Cylinders Lift Arm Pivot Brake Pedal Pivot Traction Pedal Pivot Ball Joint Steering Pivot Steering Cylinder 10 Axle Pivot F2 - 100 Hours...

  • Page 27: Cutting Units

    Pre-Delivery Checklist Product No. 67978 - LF 550 2WD Product No. 67981 - LF 570 2WD Product No. 67979 - LF 550 4WD Product No. 67982 - LF 570 4WD Product No. 67980 - LF 550 Turbo 4WD Product No. 67983 - LF 570 Turbo 4WD...
  • Page 30 World Class Quality, Performance And Support Equipment from Jacobsen is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registration at all of our manufacturing locations. A worldwide dealer network and factory trained technicians backed by Genuine Jacobsen Parts provide reliable, high-quality product support.

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