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Jacobsen Greens King IV Plus Operation Manual

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Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Greens King IV Plus with ROPS
62304 – Kubota D722-E3B Engine
62379 – Kubota D722-E4B Engine
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.
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RJL 100 August 2014
United
Kingdom
WARNING
4212747-GB-Rev A
When Performance Matters.
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  • Page 1 4212747-GB-Rev A Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual Greens King IV Plus with ROPS 62304 – Kubota D722-E3B Engine 62379 – Kubota D722-E4B Engine WARNING WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be...
  • Page 2 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 stored with the equipment for reference during operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ADJUSTMENTS CONTENTS General .............. 41 SAFETY Bedknife-To-Reel ..........41 2.1How to Operate Safely ..........4 Bedknife Adjustment .......... 42 Important Safety Notes ........7 Cutting Height ............ 42 SPECIFICATIONS Bedknife Adjuster Spring ........43 Product Identification ........... 8 Bedknife Adjuster Tension ......... 43 Engine ..............

  • 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 Operate the mower in daylight or in good artificial light.
  • Page 5 Do not remove the ROPS from the mower. Do not release the cut grass in the direction of Jacobsen must approve any changes to the persons or allow persons near the mower while in ROPS. operation.

  • Page 6: Maintenance And Storage

    Jacobsen. When you put the mower on a trailer or put the To decrease the fire hazard, remove materials that mower in storage, close the fuel valve. Do not keep burn from the engine, muffler, battery tray and fuel fuel near flames or drain the fuel inside a building.

  • 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_________________________________________________ 62304 ......Greens King IV Plus, 17.7 hp Always provide the serial number of the unit when ordering diesel engine, power steering. replacement parts or requesting service information. Without reels. 62379 ......Greens King IV Plus, 17.7 hp ®...

  • Page 9: Mower

    Width - Wheel..........50.5 (128.3) ACCESSORIES & 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: Declaration Of Conformity

    Maschinenbezeichnung ▪ Ονομασία μηχανήματος ▪ Gépnév ▪ Denominazione della macchina ▪ Iekārtas nosaukums ▪ Mašinos pavadinimas ▪ Greens King IV Plus Diesel Isem tal-Magna ▪ Nazwa urządzenia ▪ Nome da Máquina ▪ Numele echipamentului ▪ Názov stroja ▪ Naziv stroja ▪ Nombre de la máquina ▪...
  • Page 11 Ort und Datum der Erklärung ▪ Τόπος και ημερομηνία δήλωσης ▪ A nyilatkozat kelte (hely és idő) ▪ Luogo e data della dichiarazione ▪ Jacobsen, A Textron Company Deklarācijas vieta un datums ▪ Deklaracijos vieta ir data ▪ Il-post u d-data tad-dikjarazzjoni ▪ Miejsce i data wystawienia deklaracji ▪...
  • Page 12 Director of Engineering Assinatura da pessoa com poderes para emitir a declaração em nome do fabricante, que possui a documentação Jacobsen, A Textron Company técnica, que está autorizada a compilar o processo técnico e que está estabelecida na Comunidade. 11524 Wilmar Blvd, Semnătura persoanei împuternicite să...

  • Page 13: Vibration Level

    Information Supplied for Physical Agents Directive 2002/44/EC By reference to: Hand/Arm Standards: BS EN ISO 5349-1 (2001) BS EN ISO 5349-2 (2001) 62304, 62379 Greens King IV Plus Hand/Arm Maximum Left Hand or Right Hand Accelerations m/s Acceleration Level Mean Value of X, Y, Z Aeq 1.10 ±...

  • Page 14: Decals

    DECALS DECALS DECALS _________________________________________________________________ Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the machine. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. 4181865 REV B • Read operator's manual. Do not allow untrained • Before you clean, adjust, or repair this equipment, operators to use machine.
  • Page 15 DECALS Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the machine. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. WARNING WARNING Read manual for service. Torsion Read manual for service. To prevent spring under extreme tension. cuts, do not turn reel by hand. Use Clamp may turn suddenly.
  • Page 16 DECALS IMPORTANT DO NOT USE STARTING ASSIST FLUIDS Use of starting assist fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition. This could result in serious engine damage. 4181861 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 17 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 4141266 Engine Oil Pressure 3002309 Diesel Fuel Noise Level Normal Operation Fast...
  • Page 18 DECALS Left Reel Center Reel Right Reel Reel Forward Rotation Parking Brake Traction Disengaged Lever Transport Reel Off Neutral Reverse Reel Reverse Rotation Parking Brake Engaged Charging Interlock System Fuse System Fuse...

  • Page 19: Controls Icons

    CONTROLS CONTROLS ICONS ___________________________________________________________________ Circuit Breaker Read Manual Mow/Lift Treadle Engine Throttle Lower Raise Fast Slow Parking Brake Service Foot Brake Hour Meter Fuel Engaged Disengaged Diesel Reel Switch Engine Reel Rotation Traction Lever Forward Reverse Start Enable Disable Forward Transport Hydraulic Oil Leak Headlight...
  • Page 20 CONTROLS Reel Control Lever Throttle Parking Brake Lever Glow Plug Fuse Traction Lever Glow Plug Switch Temperature Gauge (Diesel) Accelerator Pedal Volt Meter Brake Pedal Ignition Switch Tilt Control Mechanics (Backlap) Switch W Mow/Lift Pedal Light Switch (Optional) Hour Meter Lights Fuse (Optional) Seat Control Lever Charging Circuit Fuse...

  • Page 21: Control Descriptions

    CONTROLS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS __________________________________________________ A. Reel Control Levers - Used to operate the cutting N. 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 22: 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. Make sure all mowers are adjusted to the same the engine is off and all fluids are cold.

  • Page 23: Operating Procedures

    Each condition will require certain adjustments or stop engine, and remove key from ignition switch precautions. Only use accessories and attachments to prevent injuries. approved by Jacobsen. 10. Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Read 5. Never direct...

  • Page 24: Starting

    OPERATION STARTING _______________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT: Do not use starting assist fluids. Use of such fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a “Runaway” engine condition and could result in serious engine damage. 1. Make sure fuel shut off valve is completely open and the tow valve is closed.

  • Page 25: 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 26 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 27: 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 reels as the grass catchers cross the edge of the green. To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet, and 4.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Daily Maintenance

    OPERATION 6.10 DAILY MAINTENANCE______________________________________________________ Important: For more detailed maintenance information, 5. Store fuel according to local, state, or federal adjustments, and maintenance/lubrication charts, see ordinances and recommendations from your fuel the Parts & Maintenance manual. supplier. 1. Park the mower on a flat, level surface. Fully lower WARNING the implements to the ground, engage parking brake, stop the engine, and remove key from ignition switch.

  • Page 30: Maintenance & Lubrication Charts

    MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION CHARTS MAINTENANCE & 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 equipment, disengage all drives, lower implements to the ground, 3.

  • Page 31: Maintenance Charts

    Above 77°F (25°C) SAE 30W or SAE10W30/10W40 32 to 77°F (0 to 25°C) SAE 20W or SAE 10W30/10W40 Below 32° (0°C) SAE10W or SAE 10W30/10W40 III - Use Jacobsen GreensCare 46 Biodegradable fluid: Capacity: 5 gallons (19 Liters). Order Part...

  • Page 32: 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: 1. During the first 50 hours of operation, a new engine should be allowed to reach an operating temperature of at least 140°F (60°C) prior to operation at full load.

  • Page 33: 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 oil as required. Diesel Engine Dipstick Perform initial oil change after first 50 hours of operation and every 75 hours thereafter.

  • Page 34: Fuel

    MAINTENANCE FUEL ____________________________________________________________________ Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use an • Fill the fuel tank to within 1 in. (2.5 cm) of the bottom of approved container, the spout must fit inside the fuel filler the filler neck. neck.

  • Page 35: Jump Starting

    MAINTENANCE JUMP STARTING __________________________________________________________ Before attempting to “jump start” the mower, check the When connecting jumper cables: condition of the discharged battery. See Section 8.7. 1. Stop the engine on the vehicle with a good battery. 2. Connect RED jumper cable to the positive (+) WARNING terminal on the good battery and to the positive (+) terminal on the “discharged”...

  • Page 36: Hydraulic Hoses

    GreensCare 46 Biodegradable fluid. 4. After oil has drained install drain plug and fill with Jacobsen GreensCare 46 fluid. Drain and replace the hydraulic oil after a major component failure, or if you notice the presence of water 5.

  • Page 37: Hydraulic Oil Filters

    If the Interlock system does not function properly and the problem cannot be corrected, contact an CAUTION authorized Jacobsen Dealer. Always turn the ignition switch off and remove the 3. Keep the wire harness and all individual wires away negative battery cable (Black) before inspecting or from moving parts to prevent damage.

  • Page 38: Wheel Mounting Procedure

    Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen NOTICE touch-up paint. Wax the equipment for maximum paint protection. Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is hot.

  • Page 39: Radiator

    Install cap and tighten securely. add more than one quart at a time, have a authorized Jacobsen Dealer check the cooling system. Check coolant level daily. Radiator should be full and recovery bottle should be up to the cold mark.

  • Page 40: Grinding Bedknife

    MAINTENANCE 8.21 GRINDING BEDKNIFE ______________________________________________________ Bedknife can be lowered out of the reel for grinding 13. Press down on adjuster end of rod (T) to rotate other without completely removing the bedknife assembly. end of the adjuster out of the bedknife finger. 14.

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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. (3.65-3.8 cm). 1-7/16 to 1-1/2 in. To adjust spring compression, loosen or tighten nut (R) to (36.5 to 38 mm) obtain a distance of 1-7/16 - 1-1/2 in.

  • Page 44: Accelerator Pedal

    ADJUSTMENTS ACCELERATOR PEDAL ____________________________________________________ 1. The top of the pedal should not be less than 2-3/4 in. (7 cm) from the floorboard when pedal is fully 2-3/4 in. (7 cm) depressed. 2. Loosen locknut (D) and adjust carriage bolt (E) to Fully Depressed obtain the correct distance between pedal and floorboard.

  • Page 45: Interlock Switches

    ADJUSTMENTS 9.11 INTERLOCK SWITCHES ____________________________________________________ 1. Refer to the Interlock System check in your Safety & 3. Check switches to make sure they are working Operation manual. If the system fails any test listed, properly. adjustment or replacement of the switches or levers is required.

  • Page 46: Reel Switches

    ADJUSTMENTS 9.14 REEL SWITCHES__________________________________________________________ The reel lever linkage actuates two electrical switches should open and Reel Switch (Wires A and B) located under the levers. Check that both switches are should remain closed. closed when all reel levers are in their NEUTRAL position.

  • Page 47: Fan Belt

    ADJUSTMENTS 9.17 FAN BELT ________________________________________________________________ Inspect and adjust new belt after first ten hours of operation. Adjust every 100 hours thereafter. 1. Adjust alternator pulley so belt (B) deflects 9/32 to 11/32 in. (0.7 to 0.9 cm) with a 22 lb. (10 kgf) push at mid span between pulleys.
  • Page 48 ADJUSTMENTS 7. Engine drain plug 22 ft. lb., (29.7 N.m).

  • Page 49: 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 50: Problem Solving

    PROBLEM SOLVING PROBLEM SOLVING 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 area Jacobsen Dealer. Symptoms Possible Causes Action 1. Parking...

  • Page 51: 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.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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.

  • Page 59: Notes

    NOTES NOTES...
  • Page 60 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 When Performance Matters. ™...

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