Towing The Mower - Jacobsen LF550-H-T4F Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

7 OPERATION

7.10 TOWING THE MOWER _____________________________________________________

If the mower has a problem and can not drive to the service area, open the bypass valve and load the mower on a
trailer. If a trailer is not available, tow the mower at a slow speed for short distances.
Be careful when you load or unload the mower on the trailer. Fasten the mower to the trailer to prevent the mower to
move on the trailer.
If the trailer is moved on the highway, close the fuel shutoff valve and inflate the tires to the maximum pressure
recorded on the tire before you fasten the mower to the trailer. Decrease the tire pressure after the mower is removed
from the trailer.
Remove the pump cover and open the bypass valve before
you tow the mower. The bypass valve lets the mower be
moved without the engine started and to prevent possible
damage to hydraulic components.
The bypass valve is found on the side of the traction pump
below the operator seat. To open the valve, use a wrench or
put a small screwdriver into the hole in the valve stem. Turn
the valve two full turns (720°).
Remove the floorboard panel. Rotate the brake release
lever to the released position. To release the brakes, turn
the steering wheel to the right until you feel resistance.
Before towing, make sure the cutting units are lifted. If the
cutting units can not be lifted, remove the cutting units from
the mower.
NOTICE
When you tow the mower, do not drive more than 2 mph
(3.2 km/hr). Jacobsen recommends that you do not tow
the mower for long distances.
When the mower gets to the service area, close the bypass
valve completely, rotate brake release lever to the normal
operation position and install covers.
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Open
Close
Bypass Valve
Brake
Release
Lever
Release
Position
Normal
Operation