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Safety, Operation, & Maintenance Manual

WARNING

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 must read the entire
manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust,
or service the machine.

When Performance Matters.

GB

Lightweight Fairway Mower

LF550 – 2WD & 4WD

KUBOTA D1803 T4I

KUBOTA V2403 T4I

KUBOTA V2403 T4F

KUBOTA V2403 Stage 5

LF570 – 2WD & 4WD

KUBOTA D1803 T4I

KUBOTA V2403 T4I

KUBOTA V2403 T4F

KUBOTA V2403 Stage 5

LF557 – 4WD

KUBOTA V2403 T4F

KUBOTA V2403 Stage 5

LF577 – 4WD

KUBOTA V2403 T4F

KUBOTA V2403 Stage 5

4358526-Rev C

Summary of Contents for LF557

Page 1: ...the entire manual before attempting to set up operate adjust or service the machine When Performance Matters GB Lightweight Fairway Mower LF550 2WD 4WD KUBOTA D1803 T4I KUBOTA V2403 T4I KUBOTA V2403...

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Page 3: ...LF550 4WD T4F 1803 PS 5 DSL MOD 068019 431355 231155G90 LF550 2WD T4F 1803 SS 5 DSL MOD 068019 231155 231355G90 LF550 2WD T4F 1803 PS 5 DSL MOD 068019 231355 694103G01 1741 LF550 4WD S5 2403 SR SS 5...

Page 4: ...n its maximum efficiency If additional information is needed contact your Jacobsen Dealer SERVICE SUPPORT MATERIAL Qty Part No Description 4358526 Safety Operation Manual 4358527 Parts Manual Video Op...

Page 5: ...ce 9 1 General Precautions 48 9 2 Maintenance Mode 48 9 3 Engine 51 9 4 Engine Oil 52 9 5 Engine Air Filter 53 9 6 Fuel 53 9 7 Fuel System 54 9 8 Battery 55 9 9 Charge the battery 56 9 10 Engine Exhau...

Page 6: ...tion that comes with the mower You must use the mower to cut the grass and not for any other purpose Compliance with the conditions or operation service and repair specified by the manufacturer are un...

Page 7: ...Label shows the engine group and serial number The engine serial number is also found on the engine block 2 3 SERIAL NUMBERS_________________________________________________________ Record the mower a...

Page 8: ...se all of the necessary lifting equipment Use the correct tools and Personal Protective Equipment PPE and take instruction from the technical manuals applicable to the mower Remove and keep correctly...

Page 9: ...y Do not disconnect or prevent the operation of any switch c Never operate equipment that is not in correct order or without labels guards shields deflectors or other protective devices fastened d Ins...

Page 10: ...ble g When you drive in the reverse direction look behind you and down to make sure the path is clear Do not operate the cutting units when you drive in the reverse direction h Use caution when you go...

Page 11: ...tainers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer with a plastic liner Always put the fuel container on the ground away from your vehicle before you fill the container e Refuel the mower before you st...

Page 12: ...can have enough force to enter your skin If hydraulic fluid has entered your skin a doctor must remove the hydraulic fluid surgically within a few hours or gangrene can occur o When you service the h...

Page 13: ...ed Jacobsen Dealer Your Dealer knows the current methods to service this equipment WARNING The Interlock System on this mower prevents the engine from starting unless a The parking brake switch is in...

Page 14: ...55 2 Nm 1600 rpm 85 4 ft Lb 115 8 Nm 1600 rpm 117 9 ft Lb 159 8 Nm 1600 rpm Maximum Speed 2920 50 rpm No Load 2920 50 rpm No Load 2950 50 rpm No Load 2950 50 rpm No Load Low Idle 1300 25 rpm No Load 1...

Page 15: ...t of unit hydraulic and fuel tanks filled reels lifted Tier 4 Final D1803 Engine LF550 2WD 3036 lb 1377 kg LF550 4WD 3367 lb 1527 kg LF570 2WD 3126 lb 1418 kg LF570 4WD 3457 lb 1568 kg LF557 2WD 3254...

Page 16: ...4 SPECIFICATIONS en 13 K J C G E A LF557 LF577 B LF557 LF577 H F D L A LF550 LF570 B LF550 LF570...

Page 17: ...arallel cross series system in the forward direction 2WD in the reverse direction Variable displacement hydraulic pump to 24 3 in3 398 cc front wheel motors and 18 3 in3 300 cc rear wheel motors LF550...

Page 18: ...erence to Hand Arm Standards BS EN ISO 5349 1 2001 BS EN ISO 5349 2 2001 The mower was tested for Whole Body vibration levels The operator was in the normal position to drive the vehicle with two hand...

Page 19: ...alternative fluids Grease Texaco Starplex 2EP Moly NLGI Grade 2 EP Lithium Complex Grease containing Molybdenum Disulfide or equivalent LF550 LF570 LF557 LF577 Blade Length 22 in 55 9 cm Number of cut...

Page 20: ...391202 LF550 LF557 or 3006263 LF570 LF577 4 9 4 REAR ROLLERS __________________________________________________________ 2 in 5 1 cm 22 in 55 9 cm Rear Roller 1004990 2 in 5 1 cm 22 in 55 9 cm Rear Rol...

Page 21: ...alled 4265200 Dealer Installed 4265199 4 9 10 LED LIGHT KIT ___________________________________________________________ LED Light Kit One Light 4238642 4 10 SUPPORT LITERATURE ________________________...

Page 22: ...ry acid To prevent injury while you attach the jumper cables to the battery 1 Connect the positive battery terminal of the charged battery to positive battery terminal of drained battery 2 Connect the...

Page 23: ...one without training to use the mower Keep the shields in position and hardware fastened Keep your hands feet and clothing away from moving parts Before you clean adjust or repair this equipment disen...

Page 24: ...8 WARNING To prevent injury when you fold the ROPS use caution to prevent your fingers broken or pinched between moving and rigid parts of the ROPS 4181861 18 4326713 NOTICE Do NOT fold this ROPS if a...

Page 25: ...ELS 5 en 22 5 2 INSTRUCTION LABELS_____________________________________________________ Traction pedal operation Backlap Label Rotate knob to set backlap speed Tow valve operation 3008521 3008683 3008...

Page 26: ...6 CONTROLS en 23 6Controls 6 1 OPERATOR COMPARTMENT ________________________________________________ 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 6 6 5 Tier 4 Interim Engine 6 7 6 5 Tier 4 Final Stage 5 Engine...

Page 27: ...CONTROLS 6 en 24 6 2 ARMREST________________________________________________________________ A JACOBSEN LDU A MCU A 6 2 1 6 2 2 6 2 3 6 2 4 6 2 5 6 2 6 6 2 7 6 2 9 6 3 6 2 10 6 2 8...

Page 28: ...is disabled with the parking brake engaged To disengage parking brake press the rear part the switch The parking brake light will turn off NOTE Engine will not start with the parking brake switch in t...

Page 29: ...automatic mode When the cutting units are lowered the reels will start to turn when forward travel starts When the cutting units are lifted or forward movement stops the reels will stop Press the rea...

Page 30: ...the joystick will control the lift and lower of the cutting unit When the left wing cutting unit is lowered and the mower is moving the reel will start to turn Press the left wing button a second time...

Page 31: ...ttle as needed When the switch is in adaptive throttle mode the LED on the switch will illuminate white Service Mode Rotate the switch knob to the right position to operate the mower in service mode T...

Page 32: ...erature light indicates that coolant temperature is more than 230 F 110 C Immediately stop the engine Remove the tree leaves grass clippings and other objects that can decrease air flow through the re...

Page 33: ...lt message shown on the LDU When a Parked Regen cycle is necessary the yellow Regen Request light will flash During a Parked Regen cycle the Regen Request light will illuminate When a Tier 4 Interim e...

Page 34: ...ow Battery Voltage screen is shown on the LDU If the screen does not turn off when the engine starts or the battery light is illuminated check the alternator and the battery When the hydraulic fluid l...

Page 35: ...OFF position When each 50 hour interval is reached the MAINTENANCE INTERVAL screen is shown on the LDU each time the mower is started Press the LDU button to clear the screen See Section 9 2 7 to rese...

Page 36: ...__________________________________________________ The mower has two different seat options 6 6 1 STANDARD SEAT CONTROLS_______________________________________________ The seat has two controls to adj...

Page 37: ...before you operate the mower Lift the backrest lever to adjust the angle of the backrest Release the lever to set the adjustment Make sure the seat is locked in position before you operate the mower R...

Page 38: ...the fuel supply radiator coolant level crankcase oil level and air cleaner indicator When the engine is cold all fluids must be at the full level mark Check the radiator fins for dirt or grass Clean w...

Page 39: ...the PTO switch is in the OFF position The engine will start TEST 2 The engine must not start if the PTO switch is in the ON position TEST 3 The engine must not start if the parking brake switch is in...

Page 40: ...ou are not mowing grass always turn off the PTO switch 10 Before you move across or operate on the paths or roads turn off the PTO switch lift the cutting units and travel at decreased speed Look for...

Page 41: ...When the engine starts all of the warning lights will turn off Allow the engine to become warm before you operate the engine at full throttle 7 5 TO STOP THE ENGINE ___________________________________...

Page 42: ...tic mode Always mow with the engine at full throttle 2 Push and release the joystick The cutting units will lower to the ground When the cutting units are lowered the reels will start turning 3 To lif...

Page 43: ...round This procedure makes sure the mower does not turn upside down 6 Correct tire pressure is necessary for maximum traction Front 12 psi 0 83 BAR Rear 12 psi 0 83 BAR WARNING When you operate on the...

Page 44: ...s 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 4 27 5 1...

Page 45: ...mower be moved without the engine started and to prevent possible damage to hydraulic components The bypass valve is found on the side of the traction pump below the operator seat To open the valve us...

Page 46: ...uel system Lubricate all reel grease fittings See Section 9 5 See Section 10 2 See Section 9 7 See Section 8 2 Each month 250 Hours Inspect hydraulic hoses and tubes Check engine exhaust system Check...

Page 47: ...with Filter V2403 7 5 Quart 7 1 liter 10W 30 API Classification CJ 4 Engine Oil with Filter D1803 5 5 Quart 5 2 liter 10W 30 API Classification CJ 4 Hydraulic Oil with Filter 14 U S Gallon 53 liter Gr...

Page 48: ...librate pedal Set max mow speed Set travel speed Enable Disable Cruise Control Traction Mode On Off Switch Status Regen Request Backlap Enable Maintenance Reset English Metric Units Exit Maintenance M...

Page 49: ...12 mph 4 8 and 19 3 km hr in 0 2 mph 0 3 km hr steps The maximum travel speed is set at 10 mph 16 1 km hr at the factory 9 2 3 CRUISE CONTROL_________________________________________________________...

Page 50: ...h in the Start Position Gap Mow Switch Horn Switch Light Switch 9 2 7 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL RESET ___________________________________________ The Maintenance Timer Reset will prevent the MAINTENACE INT...

Page 51: ...ons you will make sure of the maximum service life of the engine The replacement engine manuals are available from the engine manufacturer The operation and maintenance during the first 50 hours of a...

Page 52: ...and clean with a cloth c Drain the engine oil into a container d Replace the drain plug and fill the engine with the correct quantity and grade of oil through the filler Change Engine Oil Filter a Rem...

Page 53: ...ust fit inside the fuel filler neck Never use containers that are not approved to keep or transfer fuel Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel spills on your clothing change your clothing immedi...

Page 54: ...h your hand e Bleed air from the fuel system How To Bleed The Air From The Fuel System After water is drained from the fuel system fuel filter cartridge is replaced or the fuel hoses are replaced blee...

Page 55: ...o jump start the mower check the condition of the drained battery b Connect the positive battery terminal of the charged battery to positive battery terminal of the drained battery c Connect the negat...

Page 56: ...gine Manual for information about the DPF system If you sense a change in the color or sound of the exhaust stop the engine immediately Identify the problem and have the system repaired Torque all exh...

Page 57: ...LDU until the fuel tank is filled Active Regen State When the level of particle material reach a certain point the engine will enter Active Regen state Operation of the mower is not changed The exhaus...

Page 58: ...t corrected in 5 seconds the Regen request will be canceled When the REGEN REQUEST screen is shown on the LDU press the LDU button to start the Parked Regen Cycle During the Parked Regen cycle the PAR...

Page 59: ...te is available If the engine is operated at Level 2 without a Regen for approximately 1 to 1 1 2 hours the engine controller will change to Level 3 Level 3 Regen Request light will flash and the chec...

Page 60: ...hydraulic component tag or mark the location of each hose then clean the area around the fittings To prevent dirt to enter the hydraulic system when you disconnect the component be prepared to assemb...

Page 61: ...r is greater than 16 to 20 psi 1 1 to 1 4 BAR the hydraulic oil filter warning light on the LDU will illuminate To make sure continued protection of the hydraulic system replace filter as soon as poss...

Page 62: ...passages clean Use compressed air maximum of 30 psi 2 BAR to clean the fins Open the panel under the radiator to allow dirt and other particles to fall from the frame Check and tighten the engine fan...

Page 63: ...folded position Folding the ROPS a Remove the hair pin and ROPS pin from both sides of the ROPS b Fold the ROPS toward the mower hood c Assemble the ROPS pin and hair pin to lock the ROPS in the fold...

Page 64: ...s shown on the LDU Use the joystick to adjust the timer Press the LDU button 8 The ACTUATE PTO SWITCH screen is shown on the LDU Move the PTO switch to the ON position The reels will start to rotate i...

Page 65: ...s limit reverse speed only Once the desired reverse speed has been set the valves can remain in this position for normal mowing If full reverse speed is needed for instance during operation of vertica...

Page 66: ...position and remove the negative BLACK battery cable before you inspect or service the electrical system NOTICE For factory help with controller problems give the hardware revision and software versi...

Page 67: ...ARE 3 9 EDC SOL 3 10 EDC SOL 2 11 SPARE 3 2 ENG TEMP 3 7 TRACTION 1 1 SEAT SW 1 2 SPARE 1 3 BACKLAP SW 1 12 REEL LVL SW 1 4 HYD OIL LVL SW 1 9 HYD FILTER SW 1 10 ENG OIL SW 2 7 ALTERNATOR 1 5 PRGM SEL...

Page 68: ...aners To keep the original high polish of the fiberglass parts wax with a good grade of one step cleaner wax Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen touch up paint Apply wax to the equipment fo...

Page 69: ...ilter Install the drain plug and fill the engine with oil Torque the drain plugs to 22 ft Lb 30 Nm Clean the outside surface of the engine Paint bare metal or apply a thin layer of rust preventative o...

Page 70: ...ts fuel anti freeze follow your local state or federal recommended procedures 10 2 ENGINE FAN BELT ________________________________________________________ Inspect and adjust a new belt after the firs...

Page 71: ...The switch is installed on the mower frame behind the left side lift arm If the reels continue to rotate when lifted or do not rotate when lowered inspect the switch Adjust or replace the switch as r...

Page 72: ...he seat bracket Assemble the armrest hardware 4 When you adjust the height check the wiring harness connector for a tight connection to the mower harness To adjust premium seat armrest height 1 Stop t...

Page 73: ...and show no indications of become blunt b The bedknife and the bedknife backing must be correctly tightened The bedknife must be straight and sharp c A flat surface of at least a minimum of 1 16 in 0...

Page 74: ...___________ Note Always make the reel to bedknife adjustment before you adjust the height of cut See Sections 10 7 and 10 8 1 Lift the cutting units to the transport position Set the parking brake swi...

Page 75: ...ce between the ball joint center and the rod pin center to 8 15 16 in 1 16 in 22 7 mm 0 2 cm To adjust the length loosen the jam nut and rotate the rod into or out of the ball joint 3 Measure length o...

Page 76: ...the motor into bearing housing Install two motor clips into pins to lock the motor in position The loops on the motor clips must be toward the motor 3 Lift the reels and install the down pressure adju...

Page 77: ...After you adjust the nut check the reel to bedknife adjustment 10 14GRINDING THE BEDKNIFE __________________________________________________ Lower the bedknife out of the reel for grinding without com...

Page 78: ...09 1 4 20 in lb Nm 75 8 4 100 11 3 107 12 1 143 16 1 9 16 18 ft lb Nm 92 124 122 165 129 174 172 233 1 4 28 in lb Nm 85 9 6 115 13 0 120 13 5 163 18 4 5 8 11 ft lb Nm 113 153 151 204 159 215 211 286 5...

Page 79: ...clean 2 Air cleaner dirty 3 Injectors fuel pump 4 Engine Problem 1 Fill with clean fuel Change fuel filter Drain water from water separator bleed fuel system 2 Inspect and replace air filter 3 See the...

Page 80: ...For example to send the output to start the engine all of these conditions must be true The PTO switch is in the OFF position LED OFF The parking brake switch is in the on position LED ON The tractio...

Page 81: ..._______ NOTE Arrow indicates direction of travel Washboarding is a repeated pattern of different cutting heights that causes an appearance that is like a wave In most cases the wave tip to tip distanc...

Page 82: ...ts that causes an appearance that is like a wave In most cases the wave tip to tip distance is 2 in 5 cm or less Probable Cause Remedy The cut ground speed is higher than normal Reduce the cut ground...

Page 83: ...of cut settings are different from one side of a cutting unit to the other side or from one cutting unit to another unit Check HOC adjustment of cutting units Worn front roller bearings Check and rep...

Page 84: ...alping Probable Cause Remedy HOC height of cut settings are lower than normal Check and adjust the HOC settings The reel to bedknife adjustment is different from one side of a cutting unit to the othe...

Page 85: ...tting blade s are not sharp Sharpen the blade s The bedknife is not adjusted correctly Check the reel to bedknife adjustment Cut ground speed is higher than normal Reduce the cut ground speed The gras...

Page 86: ...eel as needed Loose or missing bedknife screws Check and tighten the loose bedknife screws Replace any missing screws The mower turns at a rate that is faster than the mower can turn and cut correctly...

Page 87: ...utting unit s or between cutting units Windrowing can make a line in the direction of travel Probable Cause Remedy The grass is higher than the level at which the mower can cut correctly Cut the grass...

Page 88: ...grass an appearance like a wave This appearance is normally because of heavy contact points across a reel and bedknife Probable Cause Remedy The reel is damaged or is not worn equally Check and adjust...

Page 89: ...g heights that gives the grass a stepped cut appearance This appearance is normally because of a mismatched HOC height of cut adjustment from one cutting unit to another unit Probable Cause Remedy HOC...

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