Jacobsen HR 4600 Turbo 67862, Parts And Maintenance Manual

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1 SAFETY
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1 SAFETY
1.1 OPERATING SAFETY ______________________________________________________
1. Safety is dependent upon the awareness, concern and
prudence of those who operate or service the equip-
ment. Never allow minors to operate any equipment.
2. It is your responsibility to read this manual and all
publications associated with this equipment (Safety
and operation manual, engine manual, accessories
and attachments). If the operator can not read English
it is the owner’s responsibility to explain the material
contained in this manual to them.
3. Learn the proper use of the machine, the location and
purpose of all the controls and gauges before you
operate the equipment. Working with unfamiliar
equipment can lead to accidents.
4. Never allow anyone to operate or service the machine
or its attachments without proper training and
instructions; or while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
5. Wear all the necessary protective clothing and
personal safety devices to protect your head, eyes,
ears hands and feet. Operate the machine only in
daylight or in good artificial light.
6. Inspect the area where the equipment will be used.
Pick up all the debris you can find before operating.
Beware of overhead obstructions (low tree limbs,
electrical wires, etc.) and also underground obstacles
(sprinklers, pipes, tree roots, etc.) Enter a new area
cautiously. Stay alert for hidden hazards.
7. Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders,
nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation.
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for
injuries inflicted to themselves, to bystanders and
damage to property.
8. 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.
9. Never disconnect or bypass any switch.
10. Carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes can be fatal
when inhaled. Never operate the engine without proper
ventilation.
11. Fuel is highly flammable, handle with care.
12. Keep the engine clean. Allow the engine to cool before
storing and always remove the ignition key.
13. Disengage all drives and engage parking brake before
starting the engine (motor). Start the engine only when
sitting in operator’s seat, never while standing beside
the unit.
14. Equipment must comply with the latest federal, state,
and local requirements when driven or transported on
public roads.
15. Never use your hands to search for oil leaks. Hydraulic
fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause
serious injury.
16. Operate the machine up and down the face of the
slopes (vertically), not across the face (horizontally).
17. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or
stop suddenly; reduce speed when making sharp
turns. Use caution when changing direction on slopes.
18. Always use the seat belt when operating tractors
equipped with a ROPS.
Never use a seat belt when operating tractors
without a ROPS.
19. Keep legs, arms and body inside the seating
compartment while the vehicle is in motion.
This machine is to be operated and maintained as specified in this manual and is intended for the professional
maintenance of specialized turf grasses. It is not intended for use on rough terrain or long grasses.
WARNING
EQUIPMENT OPERATED IMPROPERLY OR BY UNTRAINED PERSONNEL CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls. Inexperienced operator’s should receive instruction
from someone familiar with the equipment before being allowed to operate the machine.
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