Jacobsen AR3, Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Important ............................................................................ 3
Product Identification ......................................................... 4
Guidelines For The Disposal Of Scrap Products ............... 6
During Service Life ............................................................. 6
End Of Service Life ............................................................ 6
Parts Manual ...................................................................... 7
Key Numbers ..................................................................... 7
SAFETY
How To Operate Safely....................................................... 8
Safe Operation ................................................................... 8
Preparation ........................................................................ 8
Operation ........................................................................... 9
ROPS ................................................................................. 10
Safe Handling of Fuels....................................................... 10
Maintenance And Storage ................................................ 10
When You Put A Mower On A Trailer ................................ 11
Important Safety Notes ..................................................... 12
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Specification .......................................................... 15
Machine Specification ....................................................... 15
Dimensions ....................................................................... 15
Vibration Level .................................................................. 16
Noise Emissions ............................................................... 17
Cutting Unit Specification .................................................. 18
Cutting Performance (Area) .............................................. 18
Recommended Lubricants ................................................ 19
Conformity Certificates ...................................................... 20
DECALS
Safety Decals EC ............................................................... 22
Instruction Decals EC ....................................................... 22
Safety Decals USA ........................................................... 23
Instruction Decals USA ...................................................... 23
CONTROLS
Instrument Panel ............................................................... 24
Starter Key Switch ........................................................... 25
Parking Brakes .................................................................. 25
Working Light Switch ........................................................ 25
Cutting Unit Switch ............................................................ 25
Weight Transfer Switch ..................................................... 26
Blocked Hydraulic Filter Indicator Lamp. .......................... 26
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp .................... 26
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp................................... 26
Throttle Control Lever ...................................................... 27
Joystick Unit Lift/lower Control .......................................... 27
Safety Module Malfunction................................................. 27
Engine Preheat .................................................................. 27
Multi-function Gauge .......................................................... 28
Traction Foot Pedal .......................................................... 29
Steering Tilt Control .......................................................... 29
Power Outlet ..................................................................... 29
Parking Brake Release Valve ........................................... 30
Transport Latches ............................................................. 30
OPERATION
Daily Inspection ................................................................. 31
Operator Presence And Safety Interlock System ............. 32
Operating Procedure ......................................................... 33
Fitting The Cutting Units To The Machine ........................ 34
Starting The Engine ......................................................... 35
Driving .............................................................................. 35
Mowing .............................................................................. 35
To Stop The Engine .......................................................... 35
Transporting ......................................................................36
Transporting On A Trailer Or Flatbed ................................37
Mowing On Slopes .............................................................38
Inclinometer........................................................................41
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance & Lubrication Chart ......................................42
Engine Lubrication ............................................................44
Engine: Fan Belt ................................................................44
Engine Coolant ..................................................................45
Hydraulic System ..............................................................46
Hydraulic Test Ports ..........................................................47
Fuel System ......................................................................48
Air Cleaner ........................................................................49
Battery ...............................................................................49
Machine Maintenance .......................................................50
Freewheel Control .............................................................50
ADJUSTMENTS
Traction Control Pedal .......................................................51
Weight Transfer Adjustment ..............................................51
Height Of Cut ....................................................................52
Blade Change ....................................................................54
Blade Sharpening...............................................................54
Speed Limiter ....................................................................55
Seat Milsco CE-9.16 ..........................................................55
Seat Michigan V-5300 ........................................................56
General Instructions For Grammer Seats .........................57
Seat (Grammer MSG85) ...................................................59
Weight Adjustment ............................................................60
Fore/aft Adjustment ...........................................................60
Backrest Extension.............................................................61
Seat Heater ........................................................................61
Lumbar Support ................................................................61
Armrests .............................................................................62
Armrest Adjustment............................................................62
Backrest Adjustment .........................................................62
Maintenance ......................................................................63
ACCESSORIES
Ops Frame (Lmac164) ......................................................64
Transport Latch Kit (Lmac174) ..........................................64
Working Lamp Kit (Lmac163) ............................................64
PROBLEM SOLVING
Engine General .................................................................65
Quality Of Cut Problem Solving..........................................66
Washboarding ....................................................................66
Step Cutting .......................................................................67
Scalping .............................................................................68
Stragglers ...........................................................................69
Streaks ...............................................................................70
Windrowing.........................................................................71
Mismatched Cutting Units .................................................72
SCHEMATICS
Hydraulic Circuit ................................................................74
Electrical Circuit Instrument ...............................................76
Electrical Circuit Main ........................................................78
Electrical Circuit Fuses And Relays ..................................80
TORQUES
Torques .............................................................................82
GUARANTEE
Warranty ............................................................................83
Service ..............................................................................83
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