Textron JACOBSEN BOB-CAT LEO PLUS Series Operation, Safety And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

LEO PLUS SERIES

Models:

942283

BOBCAT LEO PLUS-17.5HP 48 SD

942284

BOBCAT LEO PLUS-18HP 52 SD

942285

BOBCAT LEO PLUS-25HPI 52 SD

942286

BOBCAT LEO PLUS-20HP 52 SD

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.

4133619 REV D

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Page 1 OPERATION, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE MANUAL LEO PLUS SERIES Models: 942283 BOBCAT LEO PLUS-17.5HP 48 SD 942284 BOBCAT LEO PLUS-18HP 52 SD 942285 BOBCAT LEO PLUS-25HPI 52 SD 942286 BOBCAT LEO PLUS-20HP 52 SD 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.
Page 2 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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Bob-Cat designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the manuals, 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...
Page 4: Safety
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 not...
Page 5 SAFETY PLUS PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Operator preparation and training Read the Operation & Safety Manual If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your factory representative for clarification.
Page 6 SAFETY PLUS Machine preparation OPERATING SAFELY Check operator present interlock system and In general brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems Use extra care when loading or unloading the before using. machine into a trailer or truck. Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Slow down and use caution when making turns Keep guards, shields and interlock safety and crossing roads and sidewalks.
Page 7 SAFETY PLUS Starting Interrupting operation Start only according to instructions in this Before leaving the operator's position: manual or on the machine. - Park on level ground. - Disengage the PTO. Before attempting to start the engine, make - Set the parking brake. sure: - Shut off the engine and remove the key.
Page 8 SAFETY PLUS MANEUVERING SAFELY Use lower speeds on a In general WARNING slope to avoid stopping Slow down before turning. or shifting. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely Use extra care with necessary. Always look behind and down for grass catchers or other small children and pets before and during attachments.
Page 9 SAFETY PLUS Blades MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING Mower blades are sharp and In general can cut. Use extra caution Maintain machine according to manufacturer's when handling. Remove schedule and instructions for maximum safety obstructions with care. Wrap and best mowing results. the blade(s) or wear gloves.
Page 10 SAFETY PLUS WARNING BATTERY JUMP STARTING Battery acid is caustic and fumes 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. are explosive and can cause Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories serious injury or death. on both machines. To reduce the risk of personal 2.
Page 11: Labels
LABELS PLUS PTO SWITCH WARNING BEFORE STARTING OR SERVICING: Read and understand the Operator's Manual and labels. • Be sure machine is in safe operating condition. • Move traction levers to neutral lock, parking brake to ON. • Set PTO switch to OFF. BEFORE LEAVING SEAT: •...
Page 12 LABELS PLUS...
Page 13 LABELS PLUS 4133980 CHOKE 4128578 USED ON 17.5 HP MODELS ONLY USED ON POWERLINK EQUIPPED MODELS ONLY...
Page 14 LABELS PLUS...
Page 15 LABELS PLUS 4133524 4124262 4126850...
Page 16: Controls
CONTROLS PLUS KEYSWITCH (K) - The keyswitch has three positions: OFF, RUN, and START. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to move the switch from OFF to RUN. Turn it further to START and hold to engage the starter. Release the key and the switch will return to RUN from START.
Page 17 CONTROLS PLUS Reverse movement - To move the machine straight back, pull both traction levers back equally from their neutral position. Reverse speed increases as the levers are moved back farther. Maximum reverse speed is reached when the levers hit the rear of the forward-reverse slot.
Page 18: Pushing The Machine
CONTROLS PLUS PARKING BRAKE (R) - Pull the parking brake lever up and back to put the parking brake ON. Push it forward and down to put the parking brake OFF. The parking brake must be ON to start the engine. It must also be ON to keep the engine running if the operator leaves the seat.
Page 19: Starting The Engine
OPERATION PLUS OPERATOR PRESENCE FUELING INTERLOCK SYSTEM - Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded To start the engine: gasoline. Do not use hi-test fuel. - The PTO switch must be OFF. - Use a funnel to avoid spilling. - Both traction levers must be in the neutral lock position.
Page 20: Operating Notes
OPERATION PLUS DRIVING OPERATING NOTES 1. With the PTO disengaged, move the parking - Practice at slow engine and travel speeds with brake to OFF. the PTO off until fully familiar with the controls. 2. Move both traction levers out of neutral lock. - For normal cutting the throttle should be set at the 3.
Page 21: Cutting Tips
OPERATION PLUS CUTTING DANGER 1. Place the discharge chute in the down position or correctly fit a grass collector or mulcher plate. 2. Sit in the seat. 3. Start the engine. ROTATING BLADES 4. Turn the blades on by pulling up on the PTO –...
Page 22: Powerlink
POWERLINK PLUS Do not perform any maintenance on the POWERLINK ON-BOARD GENERATOR SYST EM POWERLINK On-Board Generator System Some models have Briggs and Stratton engines with the engine running. Stop the engine and equipped with the POWERLINK On-Board remove the spark plug wires from the spark Generator System.
Page 23 POWERLINK PLUS Maintain and use proper sized electrical cord sets and extension cords per electrical device specification. Use cords rated for no less than 15 amps. Use cords which are in good condition. Never use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged cords.
Page 24 POWERLINK PLUS OUTPUT Note: To operate POWERLINK all the machine controls must be in their The POWERLINK On-Board Generator system POWERLINK operating position, the PTO will operate continuously at 1000 watts output, must be OFF, the control levers must be in and up to 1500 watts for brief periods.
Page 25 POWERLINK PLUS Types of products (requiring 1500 watts or less, TESTING THE GFCI always confirm the products power rating before To ensure proper operation, and avoid injury, plugging into the POWERLINK system) that the GFCI receptacle should be tested before could be powered by the POWERLINK every use.
Page 26: Maintenance Chart
MAINTENANCE CHART PLUS t l i t l i...
Page 27: Maintenance Record
MAINTENANCE RECORD PLUS NOTES _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ & & t l i r i f l i f...
Page 28: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE PLUS CHECK DAILY Operator Presence Interlock System - Start Operation For the engine to crank, the parking brake must be on, the PTO (blades) off and traction levers in the neutral lock position. Sit in the seat and check, one by one, if the engine will crank with the parking brake off, the blades on, and either traction lever out of neutral lock.
Page 29 MAINTENANCE PLUS LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, or once a season, whichever comes first, lubricate the following points with grease: 1. Deck lift rockshaft (1 point) 2. Deck idler pivot bearings (2 points) 3. Deck lift pivots (4 points) 4.
Page 30: Engine Oil
MAINTENANCE PLUS ENGINE OIL Perform engine maintenance with the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm: 1. Remove drain cap from below the 90 degree elbow at location D and drain the crankcase. Dispose of used oil in accordance with local requirements.
Page 31: Engine Cooling
MAINTENANCE PLUS DUAL ELEMENT AIR CLEANER Engines equipped with dual element air cleaners have a paper air cleaner element with an oiled, foam precleaner element on the dirty side of the paper element. Both should be inspected regularly and maintained. Clean and re-oil precleaner element every 25 hours (more often under dusty conditions).
Page 32 MAINTENANCE PLUS TRANSAXLES Inattention to proper safety, operation, or maintenance procedures could result in personal injury, or damage to the equipment. Jacobsen recommends returning the machine to your authorized Bob-Cat dealer for service or repair. Perform transaxle maintenance with the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged.
Page 33 MAINTENANCE PLUS PURGING TRANSAXLES Due to the effects air has on efficiency in hydrostatic 2. Raise the drive wheels off the ground. Support drive applications, it is critical that it be purged from unit with jackstands or other suitable means. the system.
Page 34: Blade Removal
MAINTENANCE PLUS BLADE REMOVAL BLADE BALANCE Follow these instructions to prevent injury during Blade balance must be maintained at 5/8 oz-in blade removal: (19.4 g-cm) or less. Failure to keep blades balanced 1. Loosen with a box wrench or a socket and long causes excess vibration, wear, and shortened life of breaker bar.
Page 35: Deck Leveling
ADJUSTMENTS PLUS DECK LEVELING 1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Raise the deck to the transport position. 2. Lower the deck onto a set of equal height blocks under the rear corners of the deck. Place another set of blocks under the front of the deck so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8".
Page 36: Parking Brake
ADJUSTMENTS PLUS PARKING BRAKE With parking brake handle in the OFF position: 1. Remove cotter pin T and washer S, detach swivel U from brake shaft V. 2. Measure the length W of spring X. 3. Turn the nut Y on or off until the length of spring X is 1-5/8"...
Page 37 ADJUSTMENTS PLUS HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE ADJUSTMENTS A turnbuckle-style hydrostat neutral adjustment is provided. Neutral: 1. Support the machine with the rear wheels off the ground. Use jackstands or equivalent support. Do not rely only on mechanical or hydraulic jacks. 2. Move the traction levers out into the neutral lock position and raise the seat.
Page 38: Belt Replacement
BELT REPLACEMENT PLUS Note: Always use Bob-Cat replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Bob-Cat belts are specially designed for use on this mower and will normally last longer. ENGINE-CUTTERDECK (PTO) BELT 1. Remove floor plate. 2. Set the cutterdeck in the lowest height-of-cut position.
Page 39: Belt Tension
BELT REPLACEMENT PLUS CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Remove floorplate. 2. Set the cutterdeck in the lowest height-of-cut position. 3. Remove the engine-cutterdeck belt from the deck idlers and pulley (see engine-cutterdeck belt replacement). Push it aside but don't remove it from the machine. 4.
Page 40 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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