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Jacobsen Eclipse 62800 Safety And Operation Manual

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Safety & Operation Manual
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Eclipse
Riding Greens Mower with ROPS
62800 – Battery Power, 3WD
62801 – Battery Power, 2WD
62802 – Gas Hybrid Power, 3WD
62803 – Gas Hybrid Power, 2WD
62804 – Diesel Hybrid Power, 3WD
62805 – Diesel Hybrid Power, 2WD
62825 – Diesel Hybrid Power with Premium Seat, 2WD
62826 – Diesel Hybrid Power with Premium Seat, 3WD
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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United
Kingdom
WARNING
4187720-GB-rC
When Performance Matters.
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  • Page 1 4187720-GB-rC Safety & Operation Manual ® Eclipse Riding Greens Mower with ROPS 62800 – Battery Power, 3WD 62801 – Battery Power, 2WD 62802 – Gas Hybrid Power, 3WD 62803 – Gas Hybrid Power, 2WD 62804 – Diesel Hybrid Power, 3WD 62805 –...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The serial plate is located on the rear frame rail. troubleshooting instructions, and parts list for your new Jacobsen recommends you record these numbers below Jacobsen machine. This manual should be stored with for easy reference. the equipment for reference during operation.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Only accessories 19. Local regulations may restrict the age of the attachments approved by Jacobsen. operator. 7. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden 20. Operate the mower up and down the face of the hazards.

  • Page 4: 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 5: Decals

    DECALS DECALS DECALS _________________________________________________________________ Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the mower. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. 4181865 • Read operator's manual. Do not allow untrained • Before you clean, adjust, or repair this equipment, operators to use machine.
  • Page 6 DECALS Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the mower. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. DANGER To prevent injury, disengage all drives, engage parking brake, stop engine, and remove key before working on machine or emptying grass catchers.
  • Page 7 DECALS WARNING (Diesel Hybrid Power Units Only) Radiator is under pressure. Remove cap slowly to avoid personal injury. 4181862 WARNING Read manual before performing maintenance. 4181863 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”...
  • Page 8 DECALS Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the mower. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. 4216820 Rev A Disconnect Steering Chain before towing mower. en-8...
  • Page 9 DECALS en-9...
  • Page 10 DECALS Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the mower. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. en-10...

  • Page 11: Controls

    CONTROLS CONTROLS ICONS ___________________________________________________________________ Read Manual 48 VDC Battery 12 VDC Battery System Energize LDU Light LDU Light Mow Switch Lights Horn Reel Engine Oil System Power Parking Brake System Fault Glow Plug Pressure LDU Light LDU Light LDU Light LDU Light LDU Light Surface may be...

  • Page 12: Instrument Panel

    CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL ______________________________________________________ A. LCD Display Unit (LDU) OFF Position - Power to mower is turned off, Used to display and set operating conditions. See automatic parking brake is applied. Section 3.5. RUN Position - Controllers active, normal operating mode.

  • Page 13: Operator Controls

    CONTROLS OPERATOR CONTROLS ____________________________________________________ K. Forward Traction Pedal P. Seat Adjustment Lever Press forward traction pedal down to move the mower Pull lever up and slide seat forward or backward. forward. The further the pedal is pressed, the faster the Release lever to lock seat in place.

  • Page 14: Operator Convenience

    CONTROLS OPERATOR CONVENIENCE_________________________________________________ T. MCU Access Panel Z. Center Reel Swing Arm Service Latch Remove thumbscrew and lift up on front of access panel Used to secure center reel swing arm in service to view MCU diagnostic lights. Always secure access position.

  • Page 15: Lcd Display Unit (Ldu)

    Glow Plug Light: (Diesel Hybrid Power Modules Only) Yellow glow plug light located on right side of the LDU indicates JACOBSEN the diesel engine glow plugs are energized. 12 V VERSION X.XX Glow plug light has no function on battery 48 V or gas engine power module units.
  • Page 16 00000.0 Figure 3E 3.5.3 Start Up Screen ___________________ The Jacobsen start up screen will display for 5 seconds when the system power switch is turned from the OFF to the RUN position. The software version of the controllers is displayed under Jacobsen.
  • Page 17 CONTROLS 3.5.6 Operator Mode ___________________ Alarms Screens: Used to view alarms stored in system memory. Alarm message will appear on the screen as Operator mode is used by the operator to view they occur for a few seconds, and a beep may sound, attachment mode, system voltage information, travel depending on the fault encountered.

  • Page 18: Electronic Traction Control System

    CONTROLS ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM __________________________________ The Eclipse is equipped with an electronic traction turning the drive motor into a generator and putting control system which utilizes a controller and software to energy back into the battery pack or automatically regulate speed and optimize the driveability of the unit.

  • Page 19: Operation

    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 Battery units, check battery water level.

  • Page 20: Operating Procedures

    OPERATION OPERATING PROCEDURES_________________________________________________ WARNING A Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) for this mower is standard equipment. Seat belts must always be worn. Always keep seat belt snugly adjusted. If the mower is overturning, hold onto the steering wheel. Do not attempt to jump out or leave the seat. CAUTION To prevent injury, always wear safety glasses, leather work shoes or boots, a hard hat, and ear protection.

  • Page 21: Starting

    (4.8 kph) if key is not held in the start position controller will initialize, LDU (A) will display until engine starts. Jacobsen start up screen, and all lights on LDU will be on for two seconds. WARNING When steering controller initializes, the rear steering motor will turn slightly.

  • Page 22: Stopping / Parking

    OPERATION STOPPING / PARKING _____________________________________________________ To stop: a. Release traction pedal to bring the mower to a complete stop. Automatic parking brake light Remove your foot from traction pedal, regen braking will should come on once mower stops. start, bringing the mower to a complete stop. To increase regen braking, slowly depress the brake pedal.

  • Page 23: To Drive / Transport

    LDU will cause of the overload or contact an authorized Jacobsen flash two times per second. dealer.

  • Page 24: Mowing

    NOTICE NOTICE Always remove the flag and inspect the green before When verticutting with the Eclipse 322 Jacobsen mowing. Remove debris or other objects that may recommends setting the reel speed at 1800 rpm. If the damage the reels and/or bedknives.

  • Page 25: Hillside Operation

    OPERATION 4.11 HILLSIDE OPERATION _____________________________________________________ WARNING To minimize the possibility of overturning, the safest method for operating on hills and terraces is to travel up and down the face of the slope (vertically), not across the face (horizontally). Avoid unnecessary 13°...
  • 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: Loading Mower On Trailer

    OPERATION 4.12 LOADING MOWER ON TRAILER _____________________________________________ Use care when loading and unloading mower onto trailer. Mower brakes have been disabled and are not able Fasten mower to trailer, using tie downs on left and right to stop mower. side and rear of mower (AE - Figure 3C), to prevent mower from rolling or shifting during transport.

  • Page 28: Towing Mower

    OPERATION 4.13 TOWING MOWER__________________________________________________________ If the mower experiences problems and a trailer is not 7. Use caution when towing. Avoid steep inclines. available, the unit can be towed slowly short distances. Steep inclines may cause tow bar to contact and damage hood and hood hinges.

  • Page 29: Daily Maintenance

    OPERATION 4.14 DAILY MAINTENANCE______________________________________________________ Important: For more detailed maintenance information, Clean all plastic or rubber components with a adjustments and maintenance/lubrication charts, see the mild soap solution and warm water, or use Parts & Maintenance manual. commercially available vinyl/rubber cleaners. 4.

  • Page 30: Quality Of Cut

    QUALITY OF CUT QUALITY OF CUT QUALITY OF CUT TROUBLESHOOTING _______________________________________ It is recommended that a “test cut” be performed to 1. Mowing (Ground) Speed. Section 3.5.6. evaluate the mower’s performance before beginning 2. Reel Bearing Condition and Pre-Load (End Play) repairs.

  • Page 31: Marcelling

    QUALITY OF CUT 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 32: Step Cutting

    QUALITY OF CUT 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 33: Scalping

    QUALITY OF CUT 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 34: Stragglers

    QUALITY OF CUT 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 35: Streaks

    QUALITY OF CUT 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 36: Windrowing

    QUALITY OF CUT 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 37: Rifling Or Tramlining

    QUALITY OF CUT 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 38: Batteries

    BATTERIES BATTERIES BATTERY SAFETY ________________________________________________________ Batteries contain dilute sulfuric acid which can result in severe burns. Hydrogen gas is formed within a battery during the charging cycle. Hydrogen in concentrations of 4% and higher are explosive and can be ignited by open flame or an electrical spark. A battery explosion will cause sulfuric acid and battery components to be thrown over a large area with considerable force.
  • Page 39 BATTERIES The conditioning process can be monitored by checking Figure 6B. These values are based on a standard 78° F the specific gravity of the battery cells. After the battery (25.5° C) battery temperature. Using the DOD refer to the set has been recharged, spot check two or more battery right side chart in Figure 6B to determine theoretical life cells.

  • Page 40: Battery Systems

    BATTERIES BATTERY SYSTEMS _______________________________________________________ The Eclipse mower is available equipped with either a a. A 48 VDC buffer battery pack, comprised of four battery power module, a gas engine hybrid power 12VDC batteries wired in series. The buffer module, or a diesel engine hybrid power module. batteries are charged by the hybrid generator during operation.

  • Page 41: Cleaning Batteries

    BATTERIES CLEANING BATTERIES _____________________________________________________ When cleaning the batteries, do not use a water hose without first spraying with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water to neutralize any acid deposits. Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid, will move acid from the top of the 1-1/2 GALLONS batteries to another area of the mower or storage facility CLEAR WATER...

  • Page 42: Ldu Error Codes

    LDU ERROR CODES LDU ERROR CODES GENERAL INFORMATION __________________________________________________ When the Eclipse mower encounters an error or fault in Refer to the following list for LDU error codes and one of the controllers, an error code will display on the machine functions.

  • Page 43: Reel Control Unit Error Codes

    LDU ERROR CODES REEL CONTROL UNIT ERROR CODES ________________________________________ RCU error codes are displayed on the LDU as a message. Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Message Error Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Left Reel Motor Temperature above LEFT REEL 266°...
  • Page 44 LDU ERROR CODES Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Message Error Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Right Reel Motor current over 35 RIGHT REEL Amps for 30 seconds. Shut mower OVERCURRENT off, and remove key.
  • Page 45 LDU ERROR CODES Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Message Error Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Center Actuator Overcurrent. Shut C ACTUATOR mower off, and remove key. Check OVERCURRENT grass catcher for excessive weight. Restart mower.

  • Page 46: Traction & Steering Controller Error Codes

    LDU ERROR CODES Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Message Error Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Right actuator did not reach position CHECK RIGHT within 6 seconds. Shut mower off, ACTUATOR remove key.
  • Page 47 LDU ERROR CODES Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Code Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No DC Voltage is above the High Trip TRACTION level. Shut mower off, then restart. If FAULT 3211 fault returns, mower must be towed back to maintenance shed.
  • Page 48 LDU ERROR CODES Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Code Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No 15 V Supply voltage on the DSP TRACTION board is too low. Shut mower off, FAULT 5111 then restart.
  • Page 49 LDU ERROR CODES Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Code Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Throttle Sensor Error. Shut mower TRACTION off, then restart, making certain FAULT 6211 traction pedal is in neutral. If fault returns, mower must be towed back to maintenance shed.
  • Page 50 LDU ERROR CODES Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Code Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Reference generator not connected STEERING or short circuited. Shut mower off, FAULT 7380 then restart. If fault returns, mower must be towed back to maintenance shed.

  • Page 51: Over-Voltage Limit Controller Error Codes

    LDU ERROR CODES OVER-VOLTAGE LIMIT CONTROLLER ERROR CODES __________________________ Only used on 2WD mowers with the following serial 6280101601~6280102499 numbers: 6280301601~6280302499 6280501601~6280502499 6282501601~6282502499 Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Code Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No internal temperature high.
  • Page 52 LDU ERROR CODES Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Code Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No OLM detects less current than expected through resistor 2. Inspect WARNING 23 wiring and connectors. Resistor may degraded.

  • Page 53: Hybrid Engine Controller Error Codes

    LDU ERROR CODES HYBRID ENGINE CONTROLLER ERROR CODES________________________________ Hybrid engine controller error/fault codes display on the LDU as a two digit error code. Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Code Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Pack Voltage too high.
  • Page 54 LDU ERROR CODES Caution Alarm Engine Traction Mow Stop Sounding Stop Stop LDU Error Code Description Off Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Generator temperature greater than GENERATOR 340° F (171° C). Engine speed is set FAULT 56 to idle.Shut mower down and wait ten minutes.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING ______________________________________________________ Problem Possible Cause/Items to Check Additional Items to Check Key switch ON - No power 48VDC Battery or 48VDC Buffer Battery not Check battery connections and voltage. to LDU connected or discharged. No 12V power to LDU. Overcurrent protec- Cycle power once corrected.
  • Page 56 TROUBLESHOOTING No Glowplug operation Ensure Diesel Genset is selected. Check Check engine harness connections. MCU LED #17 should be on. Check MCU LED #6 should be on when If not on check to see if circuit breaker 6 is glowplugs should be on (i.e. Pre-glow, dur- tripped.
  • Page 57 TROUBLESHOOTING No steering (Electric steer- Check if Seat Switch is functioning. Check Check switch and harness connection. ing system) MCU LED #24 should be on when on seat and off when off seat. SCU does not have power. Check to see if circuit breaker 5 is tripped. Fault Code on LDU Review any fault codes and take appropriate action.
  • Page 60 World Class Quality, Performance And Support Equipment from Jacobsen is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registration at all of our manufacturing locations. A worldwide dealer network and factory trained technicians backed by Genuine Jacobsen Parts provide reliable, high-quality product support.

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