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Safety, Operation, & Maintenance Manual
Greens King
62305G01 – 16 HP Briggs & Stratton
Greens King
62306G01 – 18 HP Briggs & Stratton
WARNING
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 must read the entire
manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust,
or service the machine.
GB
IV with ROPS
™
IV Plus with ROPS
™
®
™
Vanguard
®
™
Vanguard
When Performance Matters.
4187123-Rev E
Engine
Engine
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  • Page 1 4187123-Rev E Safety, Operation, & Maintenance Manual Greens King IV with ROPS ™ ® ™ 62305G01 – 16 HP Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Engine Greens King IV Plus with ROPS ™ ® ™ 62306G01 – 18 HP Briggs & Stratton...
  • Page 2 FOREWORD This manual contains safety and operating instructions The serial plate is attached to the frame near the battery. for your new Jacobsen machine. This manual should be Jacobsen recommends you record these numbers below for easy reference. stored with the equipment for reference during operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ADJUSTMENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS General .............. 36 SAFETY Bedknife-To-Reel ..........36 Important Safety Notes ........7 Bedknife Adjustment .......... 37 SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Height ............ 37 Product Identification ........... 8 Bedknife Adjuster Spring ........38 Engine ..............8 Bedknife Adjuster Tension ......... 38 Cutting Units: ............

  • Page 4: Safety

    Know the location and correct operation of controls. Operators without experience must receive instruction from another person that knows the correct operation of the equipment before you operate the mower. Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen. SAFE OPERATION Inspect the mower before you operate the mower.
  • Page 5 Look for traffic. Do not remove the ROPS from the mower. Stop the blades when the mower is on any surface Jacobsen must approve any changes to the ROPS. that is not grass. SAFE HANDLING OF FUELS...
  • Page 6 Jacobsen. a positive mechanical lock is used. To decrease the fire hazard, remove materials that When you put the mower on a trailer or put the burn from the engine, muffler, battery tray and fuel mower in storage, close the fuel valve.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION_________________________________________________ 62305G01 ....... Greens King IV, 50 state, 16 hp Always provide the serial number of the unit when ordering gasoline engine, manual steering. replacement parts or requesting service information. Without mowers. 62306G01 ....... Greens King IV, 50 state, 18 hp ®...

  • Page 9: Mower

    (457) ACCESSORIES AND SUPPORT LITERATURE __________________________________ Contact your area Jacobsen Dealer for a complete listing of accessories and attachments. CAUTION Use of other than Jacobsen authorized parts and accessories may cause personal injury or damage to the equipment. Accessories Reels Orange Touch-up Paint (12 oz.

  • Page 10: Decals Decals

    DECALS DECALS DECALS _________________________________________________________________ Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the machine. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. Danger To avoid injury when working with battery: 1. Always connect the black (-) ground last and remove it first.
  • Page 11 DECALS Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the machine. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. WARNING Do not use for towing. 4205183 IMPO R T AN T T h i s m a c h i n e u s e s G r e e n s C a r e 4 6 , a b i o d e g r a d a b l e h y d r a u l i c f l u i d .
  • Page 12 DECALS Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the machine. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. 8-12 p.s.i. (55-83 kPa) Tire Pressure Brake 2812066 Reel Switches Wiring Normal Operation Fast Backlap Operation 4141266 Engine Oil Backlap Switch Pressure Engine...
  • Page 13 DECALS Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the machine. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. Left Reel Center Reel Right Reel Reel Forward Rotation Parking Brake Traction Lever Disengaged Transport Reel Off Neutral Reverse Reel Reverse Rotation Parking Brake...

  • Page 14: Controls Icons

    CONTROLS CONTROLS ICONS ___________________________________________________________________ Read Manual Engine Throttle Parking Brake Service Foot Brake Engaged Disengaged Fast Slow Fuse Fuel Reel Rotation Hour Meter Forward Reverse Engine Traction Lever Choke Start Headlight Transport Neutral Reverse WARNING Never attempt to drive the mower unless you have read the Safety and Operation Manual and know how to operate all controls correctly.
  • Page 15 CONTROLS Reel Control Levers Choke Parking Brake Lever Accelerator Pedal Traction Lever Brake Pedal Volt Meter Mow/Lift Pedal Ignition Switch Hour Meter Mechanics (Backlap) Switch Seat Control Lever Light Switch (Optional) W Hydraulic Cap/Dipstick Fuse, Lights (Optional) Fuel Cap Fuse, Charging Circuit Fuse, Interlock System Parking Brake Light Engine Oil Pressure Light...

  • Page 16: Control Descriptions

    CONTROLS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS__________________________________________________ A. Reel Control Levers - Used to operate the cutting M. Engine Oil Pressure Light - Indicator will light if units. Push lever(s) forward for forward rotation. Pull engine oil pressure drops below a safe level. Stop lever(s) back for Reverse rotation.

  • Page 17: Operation Daily Inspection

    OPERATION OPERATION DAILY INSPECTION ________________________________________________________ 2. Check the fuel supply, radiator coolant level, crankcase oil, and air cleaner indicator. All fluids CAUTION must be at the Full level mark with engine cold. The daily inspection should be performed only when 3.

  • Page 18: Operating Procedures

    Each condition will require certain adjustments or Section 6.7. Use caution when operating near drop precautions. Only use accessories and attachments offs. approved by Jacobsen. 11. Look behind and down before backing up to be sure 5. Never direct discharge...

  • Page 19: Starting

    OPERATION STARTING________________________________________________________________ 1. Make sure fuel shut off valve is completely open and the tow valve is closed. 2. Sit in operator’s seat, make sure the reel control WARNING 1. Read operators manual. Do not allow untrained operators to use this machine. 2.

  • Page 20: To Drive / Transport

    OPERATION TO DRIVE / TRANSPORT ___________________________________________________ Read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual 1. Disengage all drives and raise implements to the when driving or transporting mower. Refer to Section 6.3 transport position when driving to and from the area for general operating instructions.
  • Page 21 OPERATION How to calculate a slope: Tools Required: Level (A), either 1 yard, or 1 meter long. Tape measure (B). With the level (A) positioned horizontally, measure the distance (C) with tape measure (B). Use the chart to calculate either the slope angle or the % grade of the slope (D).

  • Page 22: Mowing

    OPERATION MOWING_________________________________________________________________ 3. Lower the reels as the front grass catchers cross the edge of the green. At the end of the pass, raise WARNING the heads as the grass catchers cross the edge of the green. To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet, and 4.

  • Page 23: Towing / Trailering

    OPERATION TOWING / TRAILERING _____________________________________________________ If the mower experiences problems and must be shut down and removed from the area, it should be loaded onto a trailer for transport. If a trailer is not available, the unit can be towed slowly short distances. NOTICE Do not exceed 2 MPH (3.2 KPH) while towing.

  • Page 24: Daily Maintenance

    OPERATION 6.10 DAILY MAINTENANCE _____________________________________________________ Important: For more detailed maintenance information, Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty. adjustments, and maintenance/lubrication charts, see Do not spill fuel. Clean any spilled fuel the Parts & Maintenance manual. immediately. d. Never handle or store fuel containers near an 1.

  • Page 25: Maintenance And Lubrication Charts

    MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHARTS MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHARTS GENERAL ________________________________________________________________ 2. Lubricate with grease that meets or exceeds NLGI Grade 2 LB specifications. Apply grease with a WARNING manual grease gun and fill slowly until grease begins to seep out. Do not use compressed air guns. Before you clean, adjust, or repair this mower, disengage all drives, lower implements to the ground, 3.

  • Page 26: Maintenance Charts

    - Manual grease gun with NLGI Grade 2 (Service Class LB). - Engine Oil - See Section 8.3. III - Use Jacobsen GreensCare 46 Biodegradable fluid: Capacity: 5 gallons (19 Liters). Order: Part No. 5003104 -5 gal. (19 liter) pail or...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Note: The mower is designed to operate and cut most efficiently at the preset governor setting. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. During the break-in period, Jacobsen recommends the following: Drive modestly for the first 25 hours at reduced engine speed.

  • Page 28: Engine Oil

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL ______________________________________________________________ Check the engine oil at the start of each day, before starting the engine. If the oil level is low, remove oil filler cap and add Gas Engine Dipstick oil as necessary. Perform initial oil change after the first 8 hours of operation. Change oil every 50 hours thereafter.

  • Page 29: Fuel

    MAINTENANCE FUEL ____________________________________________________________________ Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use an • Fill the fuel tank to within 1 in. (25 mm) of the bottom of approved container. The spout must fit inside the fuel filler the filler neck. neck.

  • Page 30: Battery

    MAINTENANCE BATTERY ________________________________________________________________ Make absolutely certain the ignition switch is OFF and the Always disconnect battery cables from battery before performing any welding operation on the mower. key has been removed before servicing the battery. When installing the battery, always assemble the Positive (RED) (+) battery cable first and the Negative CAUTION (BLACK) (-) battery cable last.

  • Page 31: Hydraulic Hoses

    Refer to Section 7.3 for specific maintenance intervals. Remove drain plug from bottom of main tank and loosen or remove breather cap. Check and clean the The hydraulic reservoir is filled with Jacobsen GreensCare breather cap, replace as necessary. 46 Biodegradable fluid.

  • Page 32: Hydraulic Fluid Filters

    If the Interlock System does not function properly and the problem cannot be corrected, contact an authorized CAUTION Jacobsen Dealer. Always turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and Keep the wire harness and all individual wires away remove the Negative (BLACK) battery cable before from moving parts to prevent damage.

  • Page 33: Wheel Mounting Procedure

    Clean all plastic or rubber trim with a mild soap solution or use commercially available vinyl/rubber cleaners. Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen touch-up paint. Wax the equipment for maximum paint protection.

  • Page 34: Backlapping

    MAINTENANCE 8.19 BACKLAPPING ___________________________________________________________ 4. Turn backlap key to backlap position and start the engine. Adjust throttle to minimum RPM. DANGER a. Engage lever for reel to be backlapped. Keep the To prevent injury, keep hands, feet, and clothing away other levers in the Off position.

  • Page 35: Storage

    Clean exterior of engine. Paint exposed metal or apply a light coat of rust preventative oil. Never operate the engine without proper ventilation; exhaust fumes can be fatal when inhaled. For engine protection Jacobsen recommends the use ® . Mix additive of a fuel additive such as STABIL following instructions on container.

  • Page 36: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS GENERAL________________________________________________________________ adjustment cannot be made, contact an authorized Jacobsen Dealer. WARNING 2. Replace, adjust, worn damaged To prevent injury, lower implements to the ground, components. disengage all drives, engage parking brake, stop 3. Long hair, jewelry, or loose fitting clothing may get engine and remove key from ignition switch before tangled in moving parts.

  • Page 37: Bedknife Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS BEDKNIFE ADJUSTMENT ___________________________________________________ 1. Read Section 9.2 before making the adjustment. NOTICE 2. Start adjustment at the leading end of the reel, followed by the trailing end. The leading end of the Avoid excessive tightening or serious damage may reel blades is that end which passes over the result to bedknife and reel blades.

  • Page 38: Bedknife Adjuster Spring

    ADJUSTMENTS BEDKNIFE ADJUSTER SPRING______________________________________________ For proper operation, bedknife adjuster spring should be compressed to a dimension of 1-7/16 - 1-1/2 in. (36.5-38 mm). 1-7/16 to 1-1/2 in. To adjust spring compression, loosen or tighten nut (R) to (3.65 to 3.8 cm) obtain a distance of 1-7/16 - 1-1/2 in.

  • Page 39: Lift Cylinders

    ADJUSTMENTS LIFT CYLINDERS __________________________________________________________ 1. Fully extend the front cylinder, then check spacing at the cam roller (U). The dimension should be 7/16 to 9/16 in. (11.1 to 14.2 mm). 2. Loosen nut (V) then grip the very end of the cylinder rod, close to the adjusting nut (point W) and turn until spacing is correct.

  • Page 40: Leveling Procedure

    ADJUSTMENTS 9.10 LEVELING PROCEDURE ___________________________________________________ 1. Lower the implements until they are about 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) above the ground. If they are not level with the ground, adjust torsion spring (Z). Clamp WARNING The torsion spring is under extreme tension and will tend to uncoil very rapidly if the clamp is loosened.

  • Page 41: Parking Brake

    ADJUSTMENTS 9.13 PARKING BRAKE__________________________________________________________ Disengage brake lever and measure the distance between nut (AB) and bottom of pivot. Adjust nut so the distance is 3/16 in. (5 mm). 3/16 in. (5 mm) GKV-13 Figure 9N 9.14 INTERLOCK SWITCHES ____________________________________________________ 1. Refer to the Interlock System check in your Safety 3.

  • Page 42: Traction Lever

    ADJUSTMENTS 9.16 TRACTION LEVER _________________________________________________________ 1. Remove front cowling and adjust lever to align with the four positions on the instrument panel. 2. Adjust ball joints (AC) on rod (AD) and/or adjust position and number of washers (AE) for proper alignment.

  • Page 43: Choke Control

    ADJUSTMENTS 9.19 CHOKE CONTROL _________________________________________________________ 1. Push choke control knob to the Off Position. 3. Adjust control wire (at the carburetor) then clamp wire housing in place while keeping choke butterfly 2. Set choke lever at carburetor to Off (butterfly open) open and the control knob in the Off position.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 10.1 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 authorized Jacobsen Dealer. Symptoms Possible Causes Action Engine will not start.

  • Page 46: Quality Of Cut

    QUALITY OF CUT QUALITY OF CUT 11.1 QUALITY OF CUT TROUBLESHOOTING_______________________________________ It is recommended that a “test cut” be performed to 1. Mowing (Ground) Speed. evaluate the mower’s performance before beginning 2. Reel Bearing Condition and Pre-Load (End Play) repairs. Adjustment.

  • Page 47: Marcelling

    QUALITY OF CUT 11.3 MARCELLING _____________________________________________________________ Marcelling, like washboarding, is a cyclical pattern of varying cutting heights, resulting in a wave-like cut appearance. In most cases, the wave tip-to-tip distance is 2 in. (5 cm) or less. TN0220 NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel. Probable Cause Remedy Mowing (ground) speed is too fast.

  • Page 48: Step Cutting

    QUALITY OF CUT 11.4 STEP CUTTING ___________________________________________________________ Step cutting occurs when grass is cut taller on one side of a reel than the other or one cutting unit to another. This is usually caused by mechanical wear or an incorrect roller or HOC (height-of-cut) adjustment.

  • Page 49: Scalping

    QUALITY OF CUT 11.5 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.

  • Page 50: Stragglers

    QUALITY OF CUT 11.6 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 necessary. Mowing (ground) speed is too fast.

  • Page 51: Streaks

    QUALITY OF CUT 11.7 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.

  • Page 52: Windrowing

    QUALITY OF CUT 11.8 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.

  • Page 53: Rifling Or Tramlining

    QUALITY OF CUT 11.9 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.
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