OPERATION 4
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4.7
TO DRIVE / TRANSPORT ____________________________________________________
Read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual
when driving or transporting mower. Refer to Section 4.3
for general operating instructions. When operating in
reverse, look behind you to ensure you have a clear path.
Important: If this mower is driven on public roads, it must
comply with federal, state, and local ordinances. Contact
local authorities for regulations and equipment
requirements.
1.
Disengage mow switch (B). Reels will automatically
raise to the transport position once mower starts
moving.
2.
Depress traction pedal slowly. Automatic parking
brake should disengage and mower will start
moving.
4.8
CENTER REEL DELAY _____________________________________________________
The raising and lowering of the center reel is slightly
delayed from the front reels. When mowing, this allows
the center reel to contact the ground at the same location
as the front reels, resulting in an accurate cut.
The length of delay is automatically adjusted for any
change in vehicle speed, which is determined by the
speed sensor in the drive motor. If the unit is not in
motion or if there is no speed sensor signal, the center
reel delay will default to a time of approximately 2
seconds. There is no delay when lift system is in service
mode (Mow switch is OFF).
4.9
OVERLOAD PROTECTION __________________________________________________
The reel drive motors and lift actuators are controlled by
the RCU. The RCU has built–in overload protection and
will disable the motor or actuator if it is drawing too much
electrical current.
If there is an overload on a reel drive motor, the circuit
breaker will trip, the motor will be disabled, the reel will
raise to the up position and the fault light on the LDU will
flash two times per second.
If there is an overload on a lift actuator, the actuator will
be disabled and the fault light on the LDU will flash two
times per second.
To reset an overload fault condition, the mower must be
shut down and re-started. If the problem persists, inspect
the device and the electrical system to determine the
cause of the overload or contact an authorized Jacobsen
dealer.
CAUTION
To prevent tipping or loss of control, travel at reduced
speed when making turns.
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