Jacobsen LF 550 Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual Download

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When Performance Matters.

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Lightweight Fairway Mower with ROPS

67978 – LF 550

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, Kubota V1505-E3B, 5 Gang 2WD

67979 – LF 550

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, Kubota V1505-E3B, 5 Gang 4WD

67981 – LF 570

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, Kubota V1505-E3B, 5 Gang 2WD

67982 – LF 570

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, Kubota V1505-E3B, 5 Gang 4WD

67980 – LF 550

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Turbo, Kubota V1505-T-E3B, 5 Gang 4WD

67983 – LF 570

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Turbo, Kubota V1505-T-E3B, 5 Gang 4WD

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 should

read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate,

adjust or service the machine.

4229040-GB-Rev C

Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual

United

Kingdom

Summary of Contents for LF 550

Page 1: ...550 Turbo Kubota V1505 T E3B 5 Gang 4WD 67983 LF 570 Turbo Kubota V1505 T E3B 5 Gang 4WD WARNING WARNING If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury Those who use and maintain this machin...

Page 2: ...t your Jacobsen Dealer The serial plate is located on the right rear frame rail Jacobsen recommends you record these numbers below for easy reference 11524WILMARBLVD CHARLOTTE NC28273 kg kW 1 800 848...

Page 3: ...eral 33 6 2 Maintenance Chart 33 6 3 Lubrication Chart 34 MAINTENANCE 7 1 General 35 7 2 Engine 35 7 3 Engine Oil 35 7 4 Air filter 36 7 5 Fuel 36 7 6 Fuel System 36 7 7 Battery 37 7 8 Jump Starting 3...

Page 4: ...ck the tire pressure engine oil level the radiator coolant level and the air cleaner indicator Fuel is flammable Use caution when you add the fuel to the mower e Operate the mower in daylight or in go...

Page 5: ...compartment for any reason Disengage all the drives and lower attachments to the ground Engage the parking brake Stop the engine and remove the key p When you hit an object or mower starts to cause t...

Page 6: ...efore you connect or disconnect the battery charger to the battery Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools when you service the battery j Be careful and wear gloves when you check or service...

Page 7: ...imum 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 info...

Page 8: ...Horsepower 35 5 Hp 26 4 Kw 3000 rpm Displacement 91 4 in 3 1498 cm3 Torque 73 ft lbs 99 Nm 2100 rpm Fuel Type 2 low or ultra low sulfur diesel Rating Min cetane rating 45 Capacity 17 U S gal 64 3 lite...

Page 9: ...Fuel Tank 2838 1287 67980 Hydraulic and Fuel Tanks Full 2974 1349 67980 Mower with Empty Fuel Tank 2852 1294 LF 570 Dimensions Inches cm Length With Grass Catchers 121 307 3 Height Top of Steering Whe...

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Page 13: ...vibration levels The operator was in the normal position to drive the vehicle with two hands on the steering mechanism The cutting device was in rotation with the mower driven in a straight line at 6...

Page 14: ...rfgroomer LH 67913 Turfgroomer RH 67914 Powered Rear Roller Cleaning Brush 62820 LF 570 9 Blade 7 in Diameter Reel 67987 11 Blade 7 in Diameter Reel 67986 Vertical Mower Assembly 7 in Diameter 67854 V...

Page 15: ...rts Before you clean adjust or repair this equipment disengage all drives engage parking brake switch and stop engine Never carry passengers Keep bystanders away Do not use on slopes greater than 19 D...

Page 16: ...s in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a runaway engine condition This could result in serious engine damage DANGER To prevent injury disengage all drives engage parking brak...

Page 17: ...CALS 3 17 3008521 3008682 3008683 Tow Valve Vehicle can Normal Operation be towed Closed Open 105dB LWA Traction Pedal Reverse Forward Turn reel valve knob to adjust backlap reel speed Sound Power Lev...

Page 18: ...nd what they represent Learn the location and purpose of all the controls and gauges before operating this mower Read Manual High Low Engine Throttle Mower Rotation 2 WD 4 WD Lock Unlock Forward Rever...

Page 19: ...Cruise Control Switch E Ignition Switch F Horn Switch G Light Switch H Joystick J Fuel Cap K Air Cleaner Indicator L Backlap Switch M Steering Tilt Lever N Traction Pedal Forward P Traction Pedal Rev...

Page 20: ...running and input and output circuits are being monitored GLOW PLUG Position Controller follows the variable timing for pre glow START Position Used to start the engine See Section 5 4 F Horn Switch U...

Page 21: ...side lever out to adjust seat forward or backward To adjust spring tension under seat turn adjusting knob on front of seat S Hydraulic Oil Cap Dipstick Fill to mark on dipstick using clean hydraulic f...

Page 22: ...battery drain only use 12 volt outlet with engine running CAUTION The 12 volt Accessory Outlet circuit is protected by a 10 amp fuse Do not attempt to use attachment s with a combined power rating gre...

Page 23: ...he engine can occur Coolant Temperature Light Red coolant temperature light located on left side of the LDU indicates an coolant temperature above 230 F 110 C Shut down unit immediately Remove debris...

Page 24: ...l level light turns on when hydraulic fluid level in tank is low Visually inspect mower for obvious signs of leaks around connections hoses and hydraulic components Pedal and Brake On screen is shown...

Page 25: ...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 4 marks across the chart Shut engine off between each test Test 1 Represents norm...

Page 26: ...to vibrate abnormally Have the equipment repaired before resuming operation 10 Slow down and use extra care on hillsides Read Section 5 11 Use caution when operating near drop offs 11 Look behind and...

Page 27: ...tions 1 Disengage the mow switch B raise and lock the implements in the transport position and move away from the area of operation 2 Select a flat and level area to park a Release traction pedal to b...

Page 28: ..._______ To mow 1 If transport bars are installed remove them and return them to their storage area 2 Set mow switch to its ON Up position This also sets the mower lever to automatic mode See Mower Lif...

Page 29: ...ontinues to slide or mark the turf the grade is too steep for safe operation Do not make another attempt to climb and back down slowly Correct tire pressure is essential for maximum traction Front and...

Page 30: ...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 4...

Page 31: ...drive pump beneath the operators seat Remove cover from floor in front of operator s seat To open valve use a wrench or insert a pin or small screw driver into the small hole in the valve stem Turn t...

Page 32: ...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 drain the tank indoors c Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty D...

Page 33: ...Grade 2 Service Class GB II Manual grease gun with NLGI Grade 2 Service Class LB III Engine Oil See Section 7 3 IV Jacobsen Hydraulic Oil SAE 10W30 or Greens Care 68 WARNING Before you clean adjust o...

Page 34: ...9 Grease Fittings F1 50 Hours Every Week 1 Swivel Housing 2 Lift Arm 3 Lift Cylinders 4 Lift Arm Pivot 5 Brake Pedal Pivot 6 Traction Pedal Pivot 7 Ball Joint 8 Steering Pivot 9 Steering Cylinder 10...

Page 35: ...ife of the engine During the break in period Jacobsen recommends the following 1 During the first 50 hours of operation a new engine should be allowed to reach an operating temperature of at least 140...

Page 36: ...sh 2 low or ultra low sulfur diesel fuel Minimum Cetane Rating 45 Refer to Engine Manual for additional information Check fuel lines and clamps every 50 hours Replace fuel lines and clamps at the firs...

Page 37: ...e terminal on the good battery to the frame of mower with discharged battery After cables have been connected start the engine on the vehicle with the good battery then start the mower 7 9 CHARGING BA...

Page 38: ...d before tightening d Keep the hose from twisting Twisted hoses can cause couplers to loosen as the hose flexes during operation resulting in oil leaks e Kinked or twisted hoses can restrict the oil f...

Page 39: ...n and properly secured 2 Check the interlock system fuses and circuit breakers regularly If the interlock does not function properly and the problem cannot be corrected contact an authorized Jacobsen...

Page 40: ...d any accessories within the ROPS should be inspected regularly and all damaged parts replaced immediately 2 Once the ROPS has been subjected to any form of impact it should be replaced 3 Check and to...

Page 41: ...at bearing housings and seals 4 Clean all plastic or rubber components with a mild soap solution and warm water or use commercially available vinyl rubber cleaners Repair damaged metal surfaces and us...

Page 42: ...valves 6 After the desired speed is set turn backlap switch B to OFF and stop engine Tighten nut D to lock adjustment in place Start engine and set backlap switch to ON to begin backlapping 7 Apply la...

Page 43: ...Install drain plug and refill with fresh oil Torque drain plug to 22 ft lb 30 Nm 2 Clean exterior of engine Paint exposed metal or apply a light coat of rust preventative oil 3 Add a fuel conditioner...

Page 44: ...point where the reel or bedknife can be corrected by the lapping process they must be reground 4 Proper reel to bedknife adjustment is critical A gap of 0 001 to 0 003 in 00025 to 0 0076 cm must be m...

Page 45: ...Note Avoid excessive tightening or damage may occur to bedknife and reel blades Reels must turn freely Figure 8C 8 4 CUTTING HEIGHT _________________________________________________________ Note Alway...

Page 46: ...lly place motor and its hoses away from the cutting unit To prevent contamination and damage to internal components cover or cap off bearing housing cavity R 4 Remove cap M on lift arm Unfasten retain...

Page 47: ...the mower frame directly behind the lift arm If reels continue to run when lifted or do not run when lowered inspect switch Adjust or replace switch as needed To adjust switch 1 Park mower on a flat l...

Page 48: ...3 32 in 008 to 0 2 cm P when cylinder is fully extended Figure 8I 8 10 ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ___________________________________________ The armrest has four available height settings for operator...

Page 49: ...nger button stops the armrest at both ends of armrest pivot slots and plunger body does not contact armrest pivot Do not use plunger to increase pivot tension 2 Adjust hardware X as required to obtain...

Page 50: ...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 16 18 in lb Nm...

Page 51: ...Bleed fuel lines 2 Air cleaner dirty 2 Inspect and replace air filter 3 Injectors fuel pump 3 Consult Engine Manual 4 Engine problem 4 Consult Engine Manual Engine stops 1 Fuel tank empty 1 Fill with...

Page 52: ...Bedknife Contact 6 Height of Cut HOC 7 Roller and Roller Bearing Condition 10 2 WASHBOARDING _________________________________________________________ NOTE Arrow indicates direction of travel Washboa...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...e 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 Reduce...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...posit 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 59: ...ife 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 t...

Page 60: ...s Jacobsen Limited West Road Ransomes Europark Ipswich IP3 9TT English Company Registration No 1070731 www ransomesjacobsen com North South America Jacobsen A Textron Company 11108 Quality Drive Charl...

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