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25077G-US-R1 Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual Jacobsen MH5™ Frame With Oil Cooler, Less Cutting Units Series: KT Product Code LBMA405 Frame Less Oil Cooler And Cutting Units Series: KU Product Code LBMA406 Sportcutter 8 inch 8 knife Left Hand floating Head Cutting Unit...
Section Page Section Page INTRODUCTION Important ................... 3 Product Identification ..............4 Guidelines For The Disposal Of Scrap Products ...... 5 2.3.1 During Service Life ..............5 2.3.2 End Of Service Life ..............5 Parts Manual ................6 SAFETY Operating Safety ................ 7 3.1.1 Operating Instructions 8 3.1.2...
INTRODUCTION 2 IMPORTANT__________________________________________________________ The Jacobsen Hydraulic 5 is a tractor mounted reel mower. The cutting units are driven by a two-port hydraulic pump, driven by the Tractor output shaft. IMPORTANT: Do the maintenance indicated in this manual to make sure that the quality of cut is kept at a high level.
2 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ___________________________________________ Maximum front axle load in Kg (for all machines being driven West Road Ransomes Europark on the highway) Ipswich IP3 9TT England Weight-Mass in Kg Maximum rear axle load in Kg (for all machines being driven on the highway) Power Rating in Kw Date code...
INTRODUCTION 2 GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS _________________ 2.3.1 DURING SERVICE LIFE _______________________________________________ All the used fluids and parts must be controlled as hazardous materials material. Recommended procedures must be followed for their safe removal. If a fluid leak occurs, contain the spill to make sure that the leak does not flow into the ground or drainage system. Follow the regulations in force to make sure that leaks are controlled.
2 INTRODUCTION PARTS MANUAL ______________________________________________________ To meet the standard ISO14001, Jacobsen does not send a paper parts manual with every product. To refer to the parts list for this mower you have four options: Website – www.Jacobsen.com. Select the “GENUINE PARTS” tab followed by the “ONLINE PARTS LOOK-UP”...
SAFETY 3 3.1 HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY _____________________________________________ WARNING EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT OPERATED CORRECTLY OR BY PERSONNEL WITHOUT TRAINING CAN BE DANGEROUS. Know the location and correct use of all controls. Before any use of the machine, personnel without training must receive instruction from personnel with experience in the machines operation.
3 SAFETY Remember there is no safe slope. Operate Before you check, clean or work on the with caution on grass slopes. machine. Disengage the drive to the attachments, To guard against a turn over stop the engine and remove the ignition Do not stop or start suddenly when you key: operate on a slope.
SAFETY 3 3.1.5 Important Safety Notes_________________________________________________ This safety alert symbol indicates possible hazards. DANGER: Indicates a condition state that WILL cause death or injury. WARNING: Indicates a condition state that CAN cause death or injury. CAUTION: Indicates a condition state that can cause injury and damage to property. Also indicates work procedures that are not safe.
3 SAFETY WARNING If the Machine, Has An Operator Ear Sound Level Of More Than 85 Db(A) Leq. You Must Wear Applicable Ear Protection. WARNING To Prevent Injury From The Hydraulic Oil, Which Is At High Pressure And Work Temperature, Do Not Use The Hands To Check For Oil Leaks.
SPECIFICATIONS 4 ENGINE SPECIFICATION ______________________________________________ The Hydraulic 5 is driven by the tractor power take off shaft. 4.2 DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS ________________________________________________ Width of Cut: 135 inch 343 cm Overall Width Cutting: 142 inch 361 cm Overall Width Transport (minimum): 98.5 inch 250 cm Overall Length:...
4 SPECIFICATIONS CUTTING UNIT SPECIFICATION_________________________________________ Sportcutter Verticut Construction Heavy-duty pressed steel bolted construction Reel Length 30 inch (762mm) 30 inch (762mm) Number of Knives Number of Blades Reel Diameter (New) 7.75 inch (197mm) Minimum Reel Diameter (Before Replacement) 7.0 inch (178mm) Floating Head Height of Cut (Standard Blade) 0.5 inch - 1.4 inch (12.7mm - 35.7mm) Floating Head Height of Cut (Thin Blade)
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5 DECALS Safety Decals 009034910 Read Operator's Manual. 009034890 Keep a Safe Distance from the Machine. 009034940 Caution Rotating Blades. 009034930 Avoid Fluid Escaping Under Pressure. Read Operators Manual for Service Procedures. 009034900 Do Not Remove Safety Shields While Engine is Running. 4164860 Caution Power Take Off Shaft Instruction Decals...
6 CONTOLS 6.16 CUTTING CYLINDER DRIVE ____________________________________________ The levers A and B operate the cutting cylinder drive. The direction of drive is indicated by the decal illustrated. Directions are given from the Operators seated position Lever A controls cylinders 1, 2 and 4. Lever B controls cylinders 3 and 5.
OPERATION 7 DAILY INSPECTION____________________________________________________ CAUTION The Daily Inspection Should Be Per- formed Only When The Tractors Engine Is Off And All Fluids Are Cold. Lower Implements To The Ground, Engage Tractors Parking Brake, Stop Engine And Remove Ignition Key. Perform a visual inspection of the entire unit, look for signs of wear, loose hardware and missing or damaged components.
7 OPERATION OPERATING PROCEDURE ______________________________________________ CAUTION To Help Prevent Injury, Always Wear Safety Glasses, Leather Work Shoes Or Boots, A Hard Hat And Ear Protection. Do not operate with loose, damaged or missing components. Whenever possible mow when grass is First mow in a test area to become thoroughly familiar with the operation of the controls.
OPERATION 7 ATTACHING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR P.T.O. SHAFT __________________ A standard P.T.O. shaft is provided and this will have to be shortened in length to suit the tractor being used. It is essential that no more than is necessary is cut off as maximum engagement of the sliding portion is needed to prevent excessive wear.
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7 OPERATION Start the tractor engine and lift the machine fully by means of the tractor lifting quadrant lever. Switch off the engine. Adjust the tractor RH lift rod length to level the main crossbeam of the machine. Measure the height of the crossbeam from the ground at each end to ensure the machine is level. Adjust the length of the check chains so that there is a minimum of slack when the tractor arms are fully raised.
OPERATION 7 REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM THE TRACTOR __________________________ To remove the machine from the tractor, reverse the attachment instructions. The stabiliser pin (A) must be in place over the rear unit trailing arm (B) before the machine is removed from the tractor 3-point linkage; this ensures that the machine is stable when removed from the tractor.
7 OPERATION MOWING_____________________________________________________________ Start the tractor and lower the lift arms. Engage the tractor P.T.O. Select tractor gear ready to move off. Move the mower control levers forwards to engage the forward drive to the cutting units. CAUTION Always put the drive controls in the neutral position and switch off the engine before dismounting from the tractor.
OPERATION 7 CUTTING PERFORMANCE ______________________________________________ NOTE Due to the low power requirement of the Hydraulic 5 it is quite acceptable to use the tractor with the engine speed reduced to as low as 900 rpm. This may be necessary when sparse grass of uneven height is being cut. It is also convenient for maneuvering, noise and improves operator comfort, and reduces tractor engine wear.
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7 OPERATION • When the desired finish is achieved switch off the mower, clean off any surplus paste, reset the reel to bedknife and return the controls to the normal mow positions. Jacobsen grinding paste: Part Number Grinding Paste 5002488 80 grit grinding paste, 4.5kg tin 5002489 120 grit grinding paste, 4.5kg tin...
8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION LUBRICATION ________________________________________________________ Sportcutter For recommended lubricants see section 8.1 Should the number of working hours that the machine is in use during the indicated period exceed the number quoted in brackets, then use the recommended ‘working hour’ guide as the lubrication schedule.
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 8 Using general purpose grease, lubricate the valve lever pivot bolt (A) and the connecting link (B). 4. Lubricate the rear unit trailing arm spherical bearing. First 50 working hours Change P.T.O. gearbox oil. Remove Filler/breather plug (B), sight gauge (C) and drain plug (A) and drain oil into an appropriate container.
8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION DURING OVERHAUL___________________________________________________ When rebuilding a cutting unit after it has been dismantled for overhaul: Clean the cutting unit gearboxes and repack to approximately ½ full - 0.1lites with Shell Alvania HDX2 grease. Lubricate cutting cylinder adjusting screws and clamp pivots with Molybdenum Disulphide grease. Weekly (Every 50 working hours) Make general check on all nuts, bolts and screws to ensure that these are tight.
ADJUSTMENT 9 9.1 HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT __________________________________________ Sportcutter The height of cut can be set from 12mm (15/32 in) to 85mm (3 11/32 in). There are two methods of adjustment. Method 1. For quick adjustment. Three settings at 2 7/16 in (62mm), 2 29/32in(73mm), 3 11/32in (85mm) maximum intervals are provided in the mounting bracket (A).
9 ADJUSTMENT CUTTING REEL ADJUSTMENT __________________________________________ To check that the cutting cylinder is set correctly to the bottom blade: Hold a thin piece of paper between the edge of the bottom blade and the spiral cutters, and turn the cylinder manually. The paper should be cut cleanly along the length of the bottom blade;...
10 QUALITY OF CUT QUALITY OF CUT TROUBLESHOOTING ________________________________ It is recommended that a “test cut” be performed to 2. Reel Bearing Condition and Pre-Load (End Play) evaluate the mower’s performance before beginning Adjustment. repairs. 3. Reel and Bedknife Sharpness. An area should be available where “test cuts”...
10 QUALITY OF CUT 10.2 MARCELLING______________________________________________________ Marcelling, like wash boarding, is a cyclical pattern of varying cutting heights, resulting in a wave-like cut appearance. In most cases, the wave tip-to-tip dis- tance is 2 in. (5 cm) or less. TN0220 NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
10 QUALITY OF CUT 10.3 STEP CUTTING _____________________________________________________ Step cutting occurs when grass is cut taller on one side of a reel than the other or one cutting unit to an- other. This is usually caused by mechanical wear or an incorrect roller or HOC (height-of-cut) adjust- ment.
10 QUALITY OF CUT 10.4 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.
10 QUALITY OF CUT 10.5 STRAGGLERS ______________________________________________________ Stragglers are scattered blades of uncut or poorly cut grass. TN0223 NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel. Probable Cause Remedy Bedknife improperly adjusted. Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting. Dull reel or bedknife cutting edges. Sharpen or replace reel blade and bedknife as nec- essary.
10 QUALITY OF CUT 10.6 STREAKS _________________________________________________________ A streak is a line of uncut grass. This is usually caused by a nicked or bent bedknife. TN0224 NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel. Probable Cause Remedy Damaged bedknife. Replace bedknife. Damaged or unevenly worn reel. Inspect reel.
10 QUALITY OF CUT 10.7 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. TN0225 NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel. Probable Cause Remedy Grass is too tall.
10 QUALITY OF CUT 10.8 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. NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel. Probable Cause Remedy Reel and/or bedknife unevenly worn.
GUARANTEE 11 14.1 GUARANTEE _________________________________________________________ WARRANTY Warranty is subject to specific terms and conditions, e.g. wearing parts, unapproved modifications, etc. are not included. For a full set of warranty conditions, contact your local dealer or distributor. SERVICE A network of authorised Sales and Service dealers has been established and these details are available from your supplier.
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Europe & Rest of The World Except North & South America Ransomes Jacobsen Limited West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9TT English Company Registration No. 1070731 www.ransomesjacobsen.com North & South America Jacobsen, A Textron Company 11108 Quality Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA www.Jacobsen.com...
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