Jacobsen AR3, Operation Manual

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JACOBSEN AR3
SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• When Pressure Washing the Mower. Turn
the engine off and remove the starter key.
If the engine has been running, it should be
allowed to cool sufficiently to prevent damage
to the block and exhaust manifold. Never
force water into any electrical components,
the air cleaner or exhaust muffler as water
could enter the engine cylinder and cause
damage.
DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor
or moderate injury and property damage. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT: Transport speed is for highway
use only. Never select transport speed on
grass areas or uneven or unsurfaced roads or
tracks.
Batteries produce explosive gases and
contain corrosive acid and supply levels
of electrical current high enough to cause
burns.
WARNING
Before releasing transport latches it is
important that all cutting units are fully
raised.
1. Park the machine on level ground.
2. With the engine running at operating
speed raise the cutting units to their
maximum position by operating lift
levers whilst seated in the driving
position.
3. Disengage drives, stop the engine and
make sure all moving parts are
stationary. Apply brakes and remove
the starter key.
4. transport latches can now be released.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°
WARNING
Ear Protection Should be Worn When
Operating Machines with Operator Ear Noise
Levels above 85dB(A)Leq.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury from hot, high
pressure oil, never use your hands to check
for oil leaks, use paper or cardboard.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure
can have sufficient force to penetrate skin.
If fluid is injected into the skin it must be
surgically removed within a few hours by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or
gangrene may result.
WARNING