Jacobsen Greens King IV 62302, Operation Manual

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CONTROLS 2
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2.2 CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS __________________________________________________
A. Reel Control Levers - Used to operate the cutting
units. Push lever(s) forward for forward rotation. Pull
lever(s) back for Reverse rotation. All three levers
must be in OFF position to start engine.
B. Parking Brake Lever - Pull lever back to engage
and push lever forward to disengage parking brake.
Always disengage parking brake slowly. Parking
brake must be engaged to start engine.
C. Traction Lever - Four Positions: Transport (2), Mow
(1), Neutral (N) and Reverse (R). Traction lever must
be in Neutral position to start engine.
D. Volt Meter - Used to monitor battery condition.
During normal operation, volt meter needle should
never be in the red area.
E. Ignition Switch - Used to start the engine. To
prevent unauthorized operation, remove the ignition
key when mower is not in use.
F. Mechanic’s (Backlap) Switch - Used to switch the
mower to backlap mode to hone or sharpen the
reel.
G. Light Switch (Optional) - Used to control operation
of optional light kit.
H. Fuse, Lights - 20 Amp fuse, protecting light circuit.
J. Fuse, Charging Circuit - 20 Amp fuse, protecting
charging circuit.
K. Fuse, Interlock System - 6 Amp fuse, protecting
Interlock System.
L. Parking Brake Light - Light is always on when
parking brake is engaged. Do not move traction
lever out of Neutral, or press accelerator pedal when
light is on.
M. Engine Oil Pressure Light - Indicator will light if
engine oil pressure drops below a safe level. Stop
engine immediately, determine the cause, and
correct problem before restarting engine.
N. Throttle - Regulates Engine Speed. Push Lever
forward to increase or pull lever back to decrease
engine speed.
P. Choke - Pull the choke control knob upwards to
close the choke plate when starting a cold engine. A
warm engine may not require “Choking” to start.
R. Accelerator Pedal - Used to control speed of the
mower. Do not depress pedal if parking brake light
(L) is on.
Remove foot from pedal, the accelerator pedal will
return to neutral, and the machine will stop. The self
braking action is in forward direction only.
S. Brake Pedal - Used to stop mower when traveling
in Reverse. Remove foot from accelerator and
depress brake pedal.
T. Mow/Lift Pedal - Used to lift or lower the cutting
units. Depress and hold front of pedal to lower
cutting units, or depress and hold rear of pedal to
raise cutting units.
U. Hour Meter - Used to time maintenance intervals or
mowing operations. The meter operates only when
ignition key is in RUN position.
V. Seat Control Lever - Used to adjust position of
seat. Pull lever forward and adjust seat to
comfortable position, then release lever.
W. Hydraulic Cap/Dipstick - Used to check level of
hydraulic fluid in tank. Level should always be at Full
mark on dipstick.
X. Fuel Cap - Remove cap to add fuel, or check fuel
level in tank. Always replace cap tightly.
WARNING
Reels will rotate in the raised position with reel control
lever(s) set for reverse rotation. Keep hands and feet
away from the reels to prevent serious injury.
DANGER
Reels will turn with mechanics key in backlap position
without an operator on the seat. Keep hands and feet
away from the reels to prevent serious injury.
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NOTICE
When operating the mow/lift pedal, keep the pedal
depressed until the cutting units have been fully
lowered or raised, then release the pedal.