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OWNER/OPERATOR’S MANUAL & ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST MODEL: 73-71010 ROUGH CUT MOWER RC466 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.
Jacobsen designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this product only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You'll always be glad you did. Jacobsen, a Textron Company One Bob Cat Lane Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469...
ROUGH DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS MOWER DESCRIPTION The RC466 Rough Cut Mower will cut through tall, dense growth and 1" woody stems. Free-swinging blades on discs all but eliminate shock load to the four spindles. Chains at the front opening allow unrestricted access for tall growth.
Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Jacobsen, a Textron Company strongly warns Signal word definitions against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, The signal words below are used to identify levels...
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ROUGH SAFETY MOWER GENERAL SAFETY • Never allow anyone to operate or service • Read and understand the owner’s manual, this machine while under the influence of before attempting to operate this machine. alcohol or drugs. • Operate all controls from the operator’s •...
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ROUGH SAFETY MOWER SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR 14. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. MOWERS 15. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower. This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
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ROUGH SAFETY MOWER DO NOT: IV SERVICE • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are possible.
ROUGH DECALS MOWER Location: On mower deck right rear. Location: On mower deck top front center and both sides. Location: On drive belt shield. Location: On mower deck top left and right shields. Location: On mower drive line shield.
ROUGH INSTALLATION 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.
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ROUGH INSTALLATION MOWER REAR WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS The table of requirements for rear weights is based upon average mowing conditions and operator’s weight of 150 lbs. The recommendations may vary with the weight of the operator, other accessories, and the mowing conditions. It is the operator’s responsibility to determine the correct amount of weight needed to improve stability.
ROUGH OPERATION MOWER OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Observe all Safety Decals. Keep all Shields in place. 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. Before leaving tractor, move Forward - Reverse control to neutral position, disengage PTO, set parking brake, lower mower deck and stop engine.
ROUGH SERVICE MOWER MAINTENANCE Daily maintenance: Annual Maintenance: Visual inspection for loose parts and accumulation of grass and dirt. In addition to daily and 25 hour maintenance, remove the drive belts and check for cracks or wear. Rotate each Clean accumulation of grass clippings from beneath deck daily for better mowing spindle to check for roughness which would performance.
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ROUGH SERVICE 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. Blades are reversible for extended wear. Simply flip over to use a new cutting edge. When installing new or sharpened blades be certain to replace right blades and left blades on the proper spindles.
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ROUGH SERVICE MOWER 7. Replace the u-joint on the drive shaft and install 1. Raise deck to the highest cutting height and remove top shields. the drive shaft shield. 2. Remove drive shaft shield. Remove the front 8. Refer to the illustration and install the front spindle drive belt.
ROUGH DECALS MOWER FIGURE 5 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 00-025 DECAL-KEEP HANDS 00-092 DECAL-HANDS & FEET 00-093 DECAL-RD OWNERS MAN 00-138 DECAL-ROTATING BLADES 2 4116761 DECAL-MADE IN THE USA 00-280 DECAL-KEEP GUARD IN PL 1 00-320 DECAL-KEEP HANDS LRG...
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Equipment from Jacobsen, a Textron company, is built to exacting standards ensured by 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.
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