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2810631-Rev.B-GB Safety & Operation Manual Tri King Triplex Mower with ROPS ® 67043 – 1900D Kubota D662-EB 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.
This manual contains safety and operating instructions The serial plate is located on the frame behind the left for your new Jacobsen machine. This manual should be front tire. Jacobsen recommends you record these stored with the equipment for reference during operation.
(vertically), not across the face (horizontally). the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen. 21. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. Reduce speed when making sharp Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden turns.
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. Use of other than original or...
DECALS DECALS DECALS _________________________________________________________________ Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the machine. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. DANGER T o a v o i d i n j u r y : A l w a y s c o n n e c t t h e “ g r o u n d ” ( b l a c k ) c a b l e l a s t a n d r e m o v e i t f i r s t w h e n e v e r p e r f o r m i n g a n y b a t t e r y m a i n t e n a n c e .
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DECALS Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the machine. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. WARNING GAGES SPARE Read operators manual. Do not allow untrained operators SPARE VALVE to use machine. REEL Use caution while operating on slopes, especially when grass SPARE CLUTCH is wet.
( O r d e r 5 0 0 3 1 0 3 f o r 5 g a l . p a i l ) . 2812032 OPERATION READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MANUALS AVAILABLE FROM JACOBSEN, CHARLOTTE, NC. To Start Parking Brake 1. Parking brake..On 1.
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DECALS Familiarize yourself with the following decals. They are critical to the safe operation of the machine. REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY. 3003348 3003349 Press down on pedal for forward travel. Press down on pedal to lower and engage reels. Lift up on pedal for reverse travel. Lift up on pedal to raise and disengage reels.
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DECALS Circuit Breaker Glow Plug Keyswitch Fast Engage reels and START Engine Throttle Slow 3003350 Disengage reels and 3WD...
CONTROLS CONTROLS ICONS ___________________________________________________________________ Hour Meter Engine Read Manual Engine Throttle Start High Coolant Parking Brake Fuel Reel / 3WD Switch Temperature Engaged Disengaged Gasoline Diesel Enable Disable Reel Rotation Glow Plug Circuit Breaker Choke Forward 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.
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CONTROLS Throttle Lever N2 Reverse Pedal Glow Plug Switch Parking Brake Circuit Breaker Hood Latch Water Temperature Left Side Hood Engine Oil Right Side Hood Voltmeter Console Latches Hour Meter Cooling Air Intake Ignition Switch W Engine Air Filter Intake Reel / 3WD Switch Light Switch (Option) Backlap Switch...
CONTROLS CONTROLS ______________________________________________________________ A. Throttle Lever M. Lift/Lower Pedal Used to regulate engine speed. Used to lift or lower the implements. Depress top of pedal (M ) to lower and engage reels. Hold pedal B. Glow Plug Switch down, until implements are fully lowered then release Used to energize the glow plugs (Refer to Section the pedal.
CONTROLS OPENING THE HOOD ______________________________________________________ The “Right” and “Left”, “Front” and “Rear” of the 6. From the front of the machine, pivot hood (S) machine are referenced from the operator’s right and left upwards and to the left making sure the hood clears when seated in the tractor’s seat in the normal operating the operator’s console then push downwards and position.
OPERATION OPERATION DAILY INSPECTION________________________________________________________ 2. Check the fuel supply, radiator coolant level, CAUTION crankcase oil, and air cleaner indicator. All fluids 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.
OPERATION OPERATING PROCEDURES _________________________________________________ WARNING A Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) is included with this mower. Seat belts must be worn whenever operating a mower with a ROPS. Always keep seat belt snugly adjusted. DO NOT use seat belts on a mower without a ROPS. If the mower is overturning, hold onto the steering wheel.
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, the °...
OPERATION TO DRIVE / TRANSPORT ____________________________________________________ Read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual Transport Position). Insert pin (A) to lock handle (B) when driving or transporting tractor. Refer to Section 4.3 in place. for general operating instructions. When operating in The operator has the option to transport in either 2 wheel reverse look behind you to ensure you have a clear path.
OPERATION MOWING _________________________________________________________________ NOTICE WARNING To prevent damage to the reel and bedknife, never To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet, and operate reels when they are not cutting grass. clothing away from cutting unit when the blades are moving. 3.
OPERATION 4.10 DAILY MAINTENANCE______________________________________________________ Important: For more detailed maintenance information, Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use an approved container; the spout must fit inside the fuel filler adjustments, and maintenance/lubrication charts, see neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to transfer fuel. the Parts &...
QUALITY OF CUT QUALITY OF CUT 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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