Table Of Contents - Textron JACOBSEN GP400 Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

1 CONTENTS
SECTION
INTRODUCTION
Important .................................................................................... 3
Product Identification .................................................................. 4
Guidelines For The Disposal Of Scrap Products ....................... 6
During Service Life ..................................................................... 6
End Of Service Life .................................................................... 6
Parts Manual .............................................................................. 7
Key Numbers ............................................................................. 8
SAFETY
How To Operate Safely.............................................................. 9
Safe Operation ........................................................................... 9
Preparation ................................................................................. 9
Operation .................................................................................. 10
ROPS ........................................................................................ 11
Safe Handling Of Fuels ............................................................. 11
Maintenance And Storage ......................................................... 11
When You Put The Mower On A Trailer .................................... 12
Important Safety Notes ............................................................. 13
SPECIFICATION
Engine Specification .................................................................. 16
Dimensions & Weights .............................................................. 17
Machine Specification ............................................................... 18
Vibration Level .......................................................................... 19
Noise Level ............................................................................... 20
Slopes ....................................................................................... 20
Cutting Unit Specification .......................................................... 21
Cutting Performance ................................................................. 21
Recommended Lubricants ........................................................ 22
Accessories ............................................................................... 22
Certificates Of Conformity ......................................................... 23
Notes ......................................................................................... 27
DECALS
Safety Decals ............................................................................ 28
Instruction Decals ...................................................................... 30
Notes ......................................................................................... 31
CONTROLS
Operator Workstation ................................................................ 32
Instrument Panel ....................................................................... 33
Starter Key Switch ..................................................................... 34
Throttle Control Lever ............................................................... 34
Cutting Unit Switch (PTO) ......................................................... 34
Engine Coolant Temperature (Diesel Only) .............................. 35
Working Lights .......................................................................... 35
Hour Meter ................................................................................ 35
Blocked Hydraulic Filter Warning Light ..................................... 36
Multifunction Warning Light ....................................................... 36
Oil Pressure Warning Light ....................................................... 36
Choke Control (Gasoline Only) ................................................. 36
Mow / Transport Lever .............................................................. 37
Power Outlet ............................................................................. 37
Horn Button ............................................................................... 37
Parking Brake ............................................................................ 37
Traction Pedal ........................................................................... 38
Steering Wheel .......................................................................... 38
Lift & Lower Rate & Synchronisation Control ............................ 38
Free Wheel ................................................................................ 39
OPERATION
Daily Inspection ......................................................................... 40
Operator Presence And Safety Interlock System ...................... 40
Operating Procedure ................................................................. 41
Setting Up The Machine ............................................................ 43
Mounting The Cutting Heads .................................................... 44
Reel Motor Mounting ................................................................. 45
Cutting Cylinder Lift & Lower Synchronisation .......................... 46
Operation Of The Machine ........................................................ 46
Starting The Engine .................................................................. 47
Driving ....................................................................................... 47
Mowing Procedure .................................................................... 47
To Stop The Engine .................................................................. 48
How To Remove A Blockage From Cutting Units ..................... 48
Backlapping ............................................................................... 49
Backlapping Procedure ............................................................. 50
Transporting On A Trailer Or Flat Bed ...................................... 50
Slinging And Jacking The Machine ........................................... 50
Mowing On Slopes .................................................................... 51
Slope Calculation Chart ............................................................ 53
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changes on units previously sold and the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance And Lubrication Chart........................................... 54
Engine Lubrication - Gasoline ................................................... 54
Engine Lubrication - Diesel ....................................................... 56
Engine Access .......................................................................... 58
Engine Oil Level - Gasoline ...................................................... 58
Engine Oil Change- Gasoline ................................................... 59
Engine Oil Filter- Gasoline ........................................................ 59
Air Filter - Gasoline ................................................................... 60
Engine Fuel Filter - Gasoline .................................................... 61
Oil Cooler Gasoline Machine .................................................... 61
Air Filter - Diesel ....................................................................... 63
Engine: Fan Belt - Diesel .......................................................... 63
Engine Coolant - Diesel ............................................................ 64
Oil Cooler And Radiator - Diesel ............................................... 65
Bleeding The Fuel System - Diesel ........................................... 66
Air Cleaner - Diesel ................................................................... 67
Battery - Gas & Diesel .............................................................. 67
Hydraulic System - Gas & Diesel .............................................. 68
Handbrake - Gas & Diesel ........................................................ 69
Tyres - Gas & Diesel ................................................................. 69
Machine Maintenance General - Gas & Diesel ......................... 70
Lubrication Of Cutting Unit ........................................................ 70
Notes ......................................................................................... 71
ADJUSTMENTS
Traction Control Pedal .............................................................. 72
Adjusting Speed Control Switch ................................................ 73
Steering Arm Adjustment .......................................................... 73
Rear Swing Out Arm ................................................................. 74
Levelling Linkage For The Front Cutting Heads ....................... 75
Seat Adjustment ........................................................................ 76
Bedknife-to-reel Trueset™ Reel ............................................... 81
Bedknife Adjustment Trueset™ Reel ........................................ 82
Cutting Height Trueset™ Reel .................................................. 83
Reel BearTrueset™ Reel .......................................................... 84
Bedknife Adjuster Spring Trueset™ Reel ................................. 84
Bedknife Adjuster Tension Trueset™ Reel ............................... 85
Grinding Bedknife Trueset™ Reel ............................................ 85
Bedknife Adjustment Classic Xp™ Reels ................................. 86
Height Of Cut Classic Xp™ Reels ............................................ 87
ACCESSORIES
Three Wheel Drive Kit ............................................................... 88
Paddle Kit .................................................................................. 88
Dew Whip Kit ............................................................................ 89
Groomer Kit ............................................................................... 89
Notes ......................................................................................... 90
PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem Solving General ........................................................... 91
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuse And Relay Identification .................................................. 101
Notes ........................................................................................ 102
QUALITY OF CUT
Quality Of Cut Troubleshooting.................................................. 92
Washboarding............................................................................ 92
Marcelling .................................................................................. 93
Step Cutting 94
Scalping .................................................................................... 95
Stragglers................................................................................... 96
Streaks....................................................................................... 97
Windrowing ............................................................................... 98
Rifling Or Tramlining ................................................................. 99
Matched Cutting Units ............................................................... 99
GUARANTEE
Warranty .................................................................................. 103
Service ..................................................................................... 103
Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement ................. 104
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