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OWNER/OPERATOR’S MANUAL & ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST MODELS: 75-70855 MOWER DECK-48” MD448 75-70860 MOWER DECK-60" MD460 75-70865 MOWER DECK-72" MD472 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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CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Diesel engine exhaust and some of contains chemicals known to the State its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
ROTARY MOWER IMPORTANT MESSAGE Thank you for purchasing this Jacobsen product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. This product comes with an Owner/Operator's Manual. The useful life and good service you receive from this product depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand this manual.
MOWER DESCRIPTION A full-floating rotary mower deck is designed to fit all Steiner power units with the quick hitch front lift. Three sizes match the power unit to the application. These decks are easy to attach and detach allowing interchange with the many other front mounted attachments. The side discharge rotary mower provides even distribution of clippings while the full-floating deck follows the contours of the terrain for an even cut with cutting height controlled by the front caster wheels and full width rear roller.
SAFETY ROTARY MOWER This symbol means: NOTICE !!! ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Jacobsen, a Textron Company strongly warns Signal word definitions against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are...
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SAFETY ROTARY MOWER GENERAL SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before attempting to operate this machine. 2. Operate all controls from the operator’s seat, (if so equipped). NO RIDERS. 3. Keep all shields in place and safety switches adjusted properly. 4.
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SAFETY ROTARY MOWER • Do not operate the machine while under the IMPORTANT influence of alcohol or drugs. Safe Operation Practices for Mowers • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
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SAFETY ROTARY MOWER IV SERVICE DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are possible.
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DECALS ROTARY MOWER Location: On mower deck, front center. Location: On mower deck and discharge chute.
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DECALS ROTARY MOWER Location: On mower deck top front center and both sides. Location: On mower deck top shield.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ROTARY MOWER 1. Remove the mower from the shipping crate. 2. Remove top shield. 3. Install both left and right hitch arms as shown in Figure 7. Torque the 1/2" attaching bolts to 85 ft. lbs. Serial Numbers: 75-70855: 1001-1493, 75-70860: 1001-4727, 75-70865: 1001-1969 Install the 1/2"...
INSTALLATION ROTARY MOWER ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR: - Operate latch control to open hitch latches. - Drive tractor into position aligning the quick hitch. - Be sure both latches engage fully and and are placed in the locked position. - Stop engine! Do not attempt to install drive belt with engine running. - Release idler assembly to facilitate easy installation of the drive belt.
OPERATION ROTARY MOWER Observe all safety decals. Keep all shields in place. Do not operate mower with discharge chute removed. Do not operate mower with other persons in the area. Irregularities in ground surface can permit foreign material to be propelled from beneath deck to cause serious injury or death.
SERVICE ROTARY MOWER MAINTENANCE Daily maintenance: Visual inspection for loose parts and accumulation of grass and dirt. Clean accumulation of grass clippings from beneath deck daily for better mowing performance. Keep blades sharp. Check the tips of the blades for wear. 25 hour maintenance: In addition to daily maintenance, grease roller and all bearings.
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SERVICE ROTARY MOWER ADJUSTMENTS Sharpening blades Be careful while sharpening blades that the corners of the blade do not become rounded at the tips. This reduces the blades overlap and will cause skipping. While sharpening, it is essential to ensure the balance of the blades is maintained to prevent vibration.
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SERVICE ROTARY MOWER TO REMOVE BELT: Serial Numbers: 75-70855 1001-1493 75-70860 1001-4727 75-70865 1001-1969 Remove top shield and the bolts which fasten the hitch arms to the deck brackets. No further disassembly is necessary. Serial Numbers: 75-70855 1494 & Up 75-70860 4728 &...
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SERVICE ROTARY MOWER TO INSTALL BELT: • Form loop for drive pulley and idler pulley as shown. (Photos 2 & 3) • Slip loop over drive pulley on left hitch arm. (Photos 2 & 3) • Form a loop around the center spindle pulley and fixed idler pulley.
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SERVICE ROTARY MOWER USING THE FLIP-UP OPTION ON THE 75-70855, 75-70860 AND 75-70865 ROTARY MOWERS 1. Stop on a level surface, set parking brake and shut off the tractor. 2. Lift the deck. 3. Remove the top deck shield and set aside. 4.
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ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registration at all our manufacturing locations. A worldwide dealer network and factory-trained technicians backed by Textron Parts Xpress provide reliable, high-quality product support. BOB-CAT BROUWER BUNTON CUSHMAN RYAN STEINER...