Jacobsen Super LF 1880, Safety & Operation Manual

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4 CONTROLS
GB-8
4.2 CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS__________________________________________________
A. Steering Tilt Control
Pull lever up to release steering column. Tilt column
up or down to position desired. Release lever to lock
steering column in place.
B. Parking Brake Lock / Release
To lock parking brake, hold brake pedal (C) down and
press lock (B
1
) until it engages. To disengage, press
brake pedal release (B
2
).
C. Parking Brake
To engage parking brake press pedal down.
D. Mow Speed Stop
Limits forward speed while mowing. To operate at
lower travel speed while mowing, rotate lever so it
contacts stop screw (D1) on floor board when
forward travel pedal is pressed. To travel at full
speed, set lever in position shown (D3). Stop screw
(D2) can be adjusted to set specific mow speeds.
See the Parts & Maintenance manual.
Figure 4A
E. Forward Travel (Traction Pedal)
Press front of pedal down for forward travel. Release
pedal to slow tractor and stop. Do not press traction
pedal when parking brake is set and parking brake light
(W) is lit.
F. Reverse Travel (Traction Pedal)
Press rear of pedal down for reverse travel. Release
pedal to slow tractor and stop. Allow tractor to come to a
complete stop before reversing directions. Do not press
traction pedal when parking brake is set and parking
brake light (W) is lit.
G. Seat Adjustment
Pull left side lever out to adjust seat forward or
backward. To adjust spring tension under seat, turn
adjusting knob on front of seat.
H. Hydraulic Oil Cap
Fill to “green” area on gauge using clean hydraulic fluid
while machine is cool. Do not overfill
I. Hydraulic Oil Light
Alerts the operator of a low fluid level in
hydraulic tank. This light operates in
combination with the alarm. See Section 4.3.
J. Fuel Cap
Fill fuel tank with No. 2 diesel fuel, minimum cetane
rating of 45. Section 5.10
K. Fuel Level Gauge
Indicates current fuel level. Check fuel gauge daily
before starting machine.
Fill only to “‘green’ area on
gauge, do not top off tank. Do not allow machine to run
out of fuel.
L. Backlap Switch
The backlap switch allows the mowers to rotate in
reverse for backlapping.
Forward - For normal operation (mowing) the
switch must be set to the FORWARD (cut)
position.
Reverse - When backlapping the mower must be
operated in the reverse direction. Set switch to
the REVERSE (backlap) position.
When backlapping the parking brake must be set and
both the reel switch (S) and backlap switch (L) must be
set to reverse. See Parts & Maintenance Manual
M. Hour Meter
Records engine operating hours. Use hour meter to
schedule periodic maintenance.
N. Temperature Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Normal operating
temperature should be between 160° - 230°F (71°-
110°C). If temperature rises above 230° (110°F), alarm
will sound. See Section 4.3.
O. Voltmeter
Indicates battery condition. During normal operation
meter should never be in the red area.
P. Engine Oil Pressure Light
The indicator will light if engine oil pressure drops
below 7 PSI (48 kPa). Stop engine immediately,
determine the cause, and correct the problem before
resuming operation.
CAUTION
Never adjust steering while tractor is moving. Stop
unit and set parking brake before adjusting.
!
Full Speed Reduced Speed
D
1
D
2
D
3
E
F