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Proposition 65 Warning
Engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm
© COPYRIGHT 2004, TEXTRON INC.
“All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form”.
All information in this publication is based on information available at time of approval for printing. Jacobsen reserves the
right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
This manual contains
Safety
and
Operating
instructions for
your new Jacobsen machine. A
Parts & Maintenance
Manual
has also been included that contains adjustment,
maintenance, troubleshooting instructions and parts list.
Both manuals should be stored in the literature pouch
behind the seat for reference during operation.
Before you operate your machine, you and each operator
you employ should read both manuals carefully in their
entirety. By following the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions, you will prolong the life of your mower and
maintain its maximum efficiency.
If additional information is needed, contact your Jacobsen
Dealer.
The mower serial plate similar to the one below is located on
the left frame rail, behind the fuel tank. Jacobsen
recommends you record these numbers below for easy
reference.
Model Number:
___________________
Serial Number:
___________________
CHARLOTTE, NC
MADE IN U.S.A.
®
A Textron Company
70528
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FORWORD
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
SAFETY
1.1
Operating Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2
Important Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DECALS
INITIAL INSPECTION
3.1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2
Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CONTROLS
4.1
Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.3
Operator Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OPERATION
5.1
Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.2
Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.3
Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.4
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.5
Stopping / Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.6
To Drive / Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.7
Hillside Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.8
Mowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.9
Mow Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.10 After Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.11 Towing / Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.12 Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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