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2    SAFETY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES________________________________________________

This safety alert symbol is used to alert you to potential hazards.

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.

NOTICE

 - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in property damage. It may

also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

For pictorial clarity, some illustrations in this manual may show shields, guards or plates open, or removed. Under no
circumstances should this equipment be operated without these devices securely fastened in place.

By following all instructions in this manual, you will prolong the life of your machine and maintain its maximum
efficiency. 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.

 

WARNING

The Interlock System on this mower prevents the mower from starting unless
the parking brake is engaged, reel levers are off, and traction lever is in
Neutral. The system will stop the engine if the operator leaves the seat
without engaging the parking brake, setting the reel levers to off, and placing
traction lever in Neutral.

NEVER operate mower unless the Interlock System is working.

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WARNING

1.

Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason:

a.

Return traction lever to Neutral.

b.

Disengage all drives.

c.

Lower all implements to the ground.

d.

Engage parking brake.

e.

Stop engine and remove the ignition key.

2.

Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. Wait for all
movement to stop before you clean, adjust, or service the machine.

3.

Keep the area of operation clear of all bystanders and pets.

4.

Never carry passengers.

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Summary of Contents for Greens King IV Plus

Page 1: ...NG 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...

Page 2: ...Notes 4 3 DECALS 3 1 Decals 5 4 CONTROLS 4 1 Icons 10 4 2 Control Descriptions 12 5 OPERATION 5 1 Daily Inspection 13 5 2 Interlock System 13 5 3 Operating Procedures 14 5 4 Starting 15 5 5 Stopping P...

Page 3: ...11 Never operate equipment that is not in perfect working order or is without decals guards shields discharge deflectors or other protective devices securely fastened in place 12 Never disconnect or...

Page 4: ...l prolong the life of your machine and maintain its maximum efficiency Adjustments and maintenance should always be performed by a qualified technician If additional information or service is needed c...

Page 5: ...battery 1 Connect positive terminal to positive terminal 2 Connect negative terminal on good battery to frame of vehicle that has dead battery Read operator s manual Do not allow untrained operators...

Page 6: ...p while loosening nut Located on lift arms WARNING Read manual for service To prevent cuts do not turn reel by hand Use socket wrench or Turf Groomer knob to turn reel Located on reel frame 4181860 WA...

Page 7: ...QU A 32 C 363995 IMPORTANT 2811912 Cette machine utilise de l huile hydraulique biod gradable Greens Care 46 Commandez la r f rence 5003105 pour recevoir un seau d environ 22 5 litres L utilisation d...

Page 8: ...S IMMEDIATELY A B C D 2812066 8 12 p s i 55 83 kPa 105dB LWA 4141266 3 5 30 30 09 74 4 Brake Reel Switches Wiring Tire Pressure Noise Level Engine Oil Pressure Backlap Switch Ignition Switch Start RUN...

Page 9: ...Right Reel Center Reel Left Reel Reel Forward Rotation Reel Off Reel Reverse Rotation Parking Brake Disengaged Transport Mow Neutral Reverse Traction Lever Parking Brake Engaged Charging System Fuse...

Page 10: ...at they represent Learn the location and purpose of all of the controls and gauges before operating this mower Read Manual Off Run Start Engine Fast Slow Engine Throttle Forward Reverse Reel Rotation...

Page 11: ...E Volt Meter F Ignition Switch G Mechanics Backlap Switch H Light Switch Optional J Lights Fuse Optional K Charging Circuit Fuse L Interlock System Fuse M Parking Brake Light N Oil Pressure Light P Th...

Page 12: ...restarting engine P Throttle Regulates Engine Speed Push Lever forward to increase or pull lever back to decrease engine speed R Fuse Glow Plug 40 Amp fuse protecting glow plug circuit S Glow Plug Sw...

Page 13: ...6 3 Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the check 4 marks across the chart Shut engine off between each test Test 1 Represents normal starting procedure The operator is seated parking b...

Page 14: ...ne begins to vibrate abnormally Have the equipment repaired before resuming operation 10 Slow down and use extra care on hillsides Read Section 5 7 Use caution when operating near drop offs 11 Look be...

Page 15: ...an 15 seconds 6 Allow the engine to become warm and properly lubricated before operating at high RPM Figure 5A 5 5 STOPPING PARKING______________________________________________________ To stop Remove...

Page 16: ...s wet Wet grass reduces traction and steering control 1 If the mower tends to slide or the tires begin to mark the turf angle mower into a less steep grade until traction is regained or tire marking s...

Page 17: ...D Inches with 1 Yard Level A Millimeters with 1 Meter Level A Slope in Degrees Slope Grade 3 4 8 8 3 100 5 7 10 0 150 8 5 15 6 9 5 16 7 200 11 3 20 0 7 5 11 8 20 8 225 12 7 22 5 9 250 14 25 0 275 15...

Page 18: ...ach successive pass should overlap the previous one by a few inches 6 After all of the straight passes have been made make one final pass around the outer edge of the green This final pass should alwa...

Page 19: ...be towed slowly short distances Use care when loading and unloading mower Fasten mower to trailer to prevent mower from rolling or shifting during transport Before towing raise cutting units If cuttin...

Page 20: ...en the engine is running or while the engine is hot b Do not smoke when handling fuel Never fill or drain the tank indoors c Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty Do not spill fuel Clean an...

Page 21: ...o Bedknife Contact 6 Height of Cut HOC 7 Roller and Roller Bearing Condition 6 2 WASHBOARDING__________________________________________________________ NOTE Arrow indicates direction of travel Washboa...

Page 22: ...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 Probable Cause Remedy Mowing ground speed is too fast Reduce mowing...

Page 23: ...eight of cut settings are different from one side of a reel to the other or from one cutting unit to another Check HOC adjustment of cutting units Worn front roller bearings Check replace front roller...

Page 24: ...even brown patch This is usually caused by an excessively low height of cut HOC setting and or uneven turf Probable Cause Remedy HOC height of cut settings are lower than normal Check adjust the HOC s...

Page 25: ...se 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 Reduc...

Page 26: ...or unevenly worn reel Inspect reel Replace as needed Loose or missing bedknife fasteners Check bedknife screws Tighten loose screws replace missing screws Turning too aggressively Cutting units don t...

Page 27: ...eposit of clippings concentrated at one end of cutting unit s or between two cutting units forming a line in the direction of travel Probable Cause Remedy Grass is too tall Mow more often Mowing while...

Page 28: ...nife and reel Sharpen or replace reel and bedknife as necessary Missing loose or overtorqued bedknife screws Install replace or tighten bedknife screws to proper torque setting Mowing ground speed is...

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