Jacobsen Turfcat 500 T523D 2WD Safety & Operation Manual Download

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CONTROLS 3

Figure 3A

Speed Limiter

Traction Pedal - Forward

Traction Pedal - Reverse

Alarm

Turn Assist - Right

Turn Assist - Left

Hydraulic Fluid Gauge

Hydraulic Fluid Fill

Parking Brake Lock

Parking Brake Release

Tilt Steering Lever

Seat Adjustment

Fuel Gauge

Fuel Cap

Engine Throttle

Power Take-Off (PTO)

Lift Lever

Light Switch (optional)

4 wheel Drive (optional)

Engine Oil Light

Hourmeter

Temperature Gauge

Voltmeter

Parking Brake Light

Differential Lock (Optional)

Ignition Switch

Choke (Gas engine)

Control Panel Arrangement

(Diesel Powered Tractors)

Control Panel Arrangement

(Gasoline Powered Tractors)

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Summary of Contents for Turfcat 500 T523D 2WD

Page 1: ...s dangers and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up operate adjust or ser vice the machine Litho in U S A 500 Part No 2809903 Safety Operation Manual Jacobsen Turfcat 500 Series Kubota D 905EB Diesel Engine T523D 2WD Model 66146 Kubota D 1105E Diesel Engine T528D 2WD Model 66148 T528D 4WD Model 66149 Kubota D 1105T Diesel Engine T535D 4WD Model 66150 Briggs Stratton 580447 Gaso...

Page 2: ...4 4 10 Towing Trailering 15 4 11 Installing Deck 15 Proposition 65 Warning Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm COPYRIGHT 1999 TEXTRON INC All rights reserved including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form All information in this publication is based on information ...

Page 3: ... 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 st...

Page 4: ...uthorized Textron Turf Care And Specialty Products Dealer who is kept informed of the latest methods to service this equipment and can provide prompt and efficient service Use of other than original or authorized Textron Turf Care And Spedialty Products parts and Accessories will void the warranty WARNING The operator back up system on this tractor prevents the tractor from starting unless the bra...

Page 5: ...I TO START TO DRIVE TO USE IMPLEMENT TO STOP 1 Set Parking Brake 2 Set Speed Control treadle in neutral 3 Place pto switch in off position 4 Set throttle at half position 5 For cold starting hold glow switch for max five seconds release switch 6 Turn ignition switch to start position 1 Release parking brake 2 Set throttle to fast position 3 Depress treadle pedal for desired ground speed 1 Lower im...

Page 6: ...our Meter Brake Engaged Disengaged Hydraulic Fluid Level Drive 2WD 4 WD Travel Forward Reverse Lights Coolant Temperature Read Manual WARNING Never attempt to drive the equipment unless you have read the Safety and Operation Manual and know how to operate all controls correctly Familiarize yourself with the icons shown above and what they represent Learn the location and purpose of all the control...

Page 7: ...I Seat Adjustment J Fuel Gauge K Fuel Cap L Engine Throttle M Power Take Off PTO N Lift Lever O Light Switch optional P 4 wheel Drive optional Q Engine Oil Light R Hourmeter S Temperature Gauge T Voltmeter U Parking Brake Light V Differential Lock Optional W Ignition Switch X Choke Gas engine Control Panel Arrangement Diesel Powered Tractors Control Panel Arrangement Gasoline Powered Tractors A B1...

Page 8: ...r mark the turf E Hydraulic Fluid Gauge Indicates level of hydraulic fluid Check level daily before starting Add fluid whenever needle on gauge falls into red zone on gauge Fill only to green area on gauge do not top off tank F Hydraulic Fluid Fill Cap Keep tank filled to full mark on gauge E Use clean hydraulic fluid and fill while machine is cool Do not overfill G Parking Brake Lock Release To l...

Page 9: ...ld be between 160 230 F 71 110 C If temperature rises above 230 110 F alarm will sound T Voltmeter Monitors the condition of the electrical system During normal operation voltmeter needle should not be in the red area U Parking Brake Light Yellow light comes on when ignition switch is in the RUN or START position and parking brake is engaged V Differential Lock option Evenly distributes power to b...

Page 10: ...erator backup system is functioning properly Stop the test and have the system inspected and repaired if any of the tests fail as listed below the engine does not start in test 1 the engine does start during tests 2 3 or 4 the engine continues to run during tests 5 or 6 3 Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the check marks across the chart Shut engine off between each test Test 1 Rep...

Page 11: ...before resuming operation 10 Slow down and use extra care on hillsides Read Section 4 9 Use caution when operating near drop offs around holes and hidden hazards 11 Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path Use care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision 12 Never use your hands to clean cutting units Use a brush to remove grass ...

Page 12: ...engine does not start within 15 seconds release key and wait 30 seconds for starter motor to cool before trying again 5 After the engine starts gradually push the choke control X in 6 Allow engine to warm up before operating machine at high RPM Note While cranking the engine the engine oil light Q will come on briefly If the engine oil light remains on after engine has started shut tractor off imm...

Page 13: ...n being cut a For extremely tall grass first cut at a higher level and then at the desired height b Always mow with engine at full throttle Vary ground speed using the traction pedal c Slow down when turning operating in tight areas mowing on hillsides or over rough terrain and when trimming To mow 1 Lower cutting unit to the ground 2 Select two or four wheel drive if available 3 Engage power take...

Page 14: ...ways lower implements to the ground to reduce the risk of tractor overturning Correct tire pressure is essential for maximum traction See Parts Maintenance Manual 4 10 TOWING TRAILERING ____________________________________________________ If the tractor experiences problems and must be shut down and removed from the area it should be loaded onto a trailer for transport If a trailer is not availabl...

Page 15: ... the filler neck Use clean fresh 2 diesel fuel Minimum Cetane Rating 45 4 Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable Use an approved container the spout must fit inside the fuel filler neck Avoid using cans and funnels to transfer fuel a Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank or add fuel when the engine is running or while the engine is hot b Do not smoke when handling fuel Never fill or d...

Page 16: ...ct including any remedy provided by applicable federal or state law statutory or common is that TTCSP will at its sole option repair or replace the product or any defective parts and cover the cost of labor associated with such repair or replacement Transportation costs are not covered by this warranty 5 How to Obtain Warranty Service If warranty repair is necessary contact an Authorized TTCSP Dea...

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