Textron Jacobsen Greens King VI 62376, Jacobsen Greens King VI 62375, Jacobsen Greens King VI 62377, Jacobsen Greens King VI 62378 Safety And Operation Manual

Safety and Operation Manual
Turva ja käyttö opas

Greens King VI

Model: 62375 - 1862G , Briggs & S tratton, V anguard Engine - 2WD
Model: 62376 - 1862G , Briggs & S tratton, V anguard Engine - 3WD
Model: 62377 - 1962G, Kubot a D662-EB Engine - 2WD
Model: 62378 - 1962G, Kubot a D662-EB Engine - 3WD

4127224-FI (rev.0)

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.

VAROITUS: Laitteen virheellinen käyttö voi aiheuttaa vakavia
vahinkoja. Laitteen käyttäjille ja huoltajille on opetettava laitteen
asianmukainen käyttö, heitä on varoitettava mahdollisista
vaaroista ja heidän on luettava koko käyttöopas ennen laitteen
valmistelua, käyttöä, säätämistä ja huoltamista.

RJ 100 / 092003

CONTENTS

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1 CONTENTS

1 Contents
2 Safety

2.1 Operating Safety.................................................. 3

2.2 Important Safety Notes ........................................ 4

3 Decals

3.1 Decals................. ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 5

4 Controls

4.1 Icons ......................................................... ....... .... 6

4.2 Controls ............................................................... 8

4.3 Opening The Hood .............................................. 9

4.4 Steering Console Cover ....................................... 9

5 Operation

5.1 Daily Inspection ................................................. 10

5.2 Operator back-up System .................................. 10

5.3 Operating Procedures ....................................... 11

5.4 Starting .............................................................. 12

5.5 Stopping / Parking ............................................. 12

5.6 To Drive / Transport ........................................... 13

5.7 Hillside Operation .............................................. 13

5.8 Mowing .............................................................. 14

5.9 Towing / Trailering ............................................. 14

5.10 Daily maintenance ............................................. 15

Proposition 65 Warning

Engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals kno wn to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm

© COPYRIGHT 2000, TEXTRON INC.

“All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form”.

ll information in this public ation is based on info rmation availab le at time of approval fo r printing. Textron Turf Care
nd Specialty Products reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring an

bligation.

LITHO IN U.S.A. 3-2000

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SAFETY 2

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2 SAFETY

2.1 OPERATING SAFETY _____________ ___ __ __ ___ ________________ __ ___ __________

WARNING

EQUIPMENT OPERATED IMPROPERLY OR BY UNTRAINED PERSONNEL CAN BE DANGEROUS.

Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls. Inexperienced operator’s should receive

instruction from someone familiar with the equipment before being allowed to operate the machine.

1. Safety is dependent upon the awareness, concern
and prudence of those who operate or service the
equipment. Never allow minors to operate any
equipment.

2. It is your responsibility to read this manual and all
publications associated with this equipment (Parts
and Maintenance Manual, Engine Manual,
accessories and attachments). If the operator can
not read English it is the owner’s responsibility to
explain the material contained in this manual to
them.

3. Learn the proper use of the machine, the location
and purpose of all the controls and gauges before
you operate the equipm ent. Working with unfamiliar
equipment can lead to accidents.

4. Never allow anyone to operate or service the
machine or its attachments without proper training
and instructions; or while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.

5. Wear all the necessary protective clothing and
personal safety devi ces to protect your head, eyes,
ears hands and feet. Operate the machine only in
daylight or in good artificial light.

6. Inspect the area where the eq uipment will be used.
Pick up all the debris you can find be fore operating.
Beware of overhead obstructions (low tree limbs,
electrical wires, etc.) and also underground
obstacles (sprinklers, p ipes, tree roots, etc.) Ente r a
new area cautiously . Stay alert for hidden hazards.

8. Never operate equipment that is not 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 t he exhaust fumes c an 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 storing and always remove the ignition key.

13. Disengage all drives and engage parking brake
before starting the engine (motor). Start the engine
only when sitting in operator’s seat, never while
standing beside the unit.

14. Equipment must comply with the latest federal,
state, and local requirements when driven or
transported on public roads.

15. Never use your hands to search for oil leaks.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the
skin and cause serious injury.

16. Operate the machine up and down the face of the
slopes (vertically), not across the face (horizontally).

17. To prevent tipping or loss of cont rol, do not start or
stop suddenly; reduce speed when making sharp
turns. Use caution when changing direction on
slopes.

7. Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders, nor allow anyone near the machine
while in operation. The owner/operator can prevent
and is responsible for injuries inflicted to
themselves, to bystanders and damage to property.

This machine is to be operated and maintained as specified in this manual and is intended for the pr ofession al
maintenance of specialized turf grasses. It is not intended for use on rough terrain or long grasses.

18. Keep legs, arms and body inside the seating
compartment while the vehicle is in motion.

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2 SAFETY

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2.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES________________________________________________

This safety alert symbol is used to alert you to potential hazards.

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DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION - Indicates a potenti ally haz ardous situa tion whi ch, i f not av oided, MAY result in minor or moderat e inju ry

and property damage. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

For pictoral clar ity, some illustrations in this manua l may show shield s, guards or plat es open or removed. U nder no
circumstances should this equipment be operated without these devices securely fastened in place

WARNING

The operator back-up system on this tractor prevents the tractor from starting
unless the brake lever is engaged, mower switch is off and traction pedal is in
neutral. The system will stop the engine if the operator leaves the seat
without engaging the parking brake or setting the mower switch off.

NEVER operate tractor unless the operator back-up system is working.

WARNING

1. Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason:
a. Return traction pedal to neutral.

b. Disengage all drives.
c. Lower all implements to the ground.
d. Engage parking brake.
e. Stop engine and remove the ignition key.

2. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. Wait for all
movement to stop before you clean, adjust or service the machine.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all bystanders and pets.

4. Never carry passengers, unless a seat is provided for them.

5. Never operate mowing equipment without the discharge deflector
securely fastened in place.

By following all instructions in this manual, you will prolong the life of your machine and maintain its maximum
efficiency. Adjustments and maintenance should always be performed by a qualified technician. If additional information
or service is needed, contact your Authorized Jac obsen Dealer wh o is kept info rmed of the l atest method s to servic e
this equipment and can provide prompt and efficient service.

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DECALS 3

3 DECALS

3.1 DECALS ______________________ __ ___ ________________ ______________________

! CAUTION

1. Read operator’s manual before operating
machine.

2. Keep shields in place and hardware
securely fastened.

3. Before you clean, adjust or repair this
equipment, disengage all drives, engage
parking brake and stop engine.

4. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
moving parts.

5. Never carry passengers.

6. Keep bystanders away.

! WARNING

To prevent cuts use
socket wrench or Turf
Groomer® knob to
turn reel.

1000997

! WARNING

• Do not use this machin e
on slopes greater than
15°.

• Keep bystanders away.

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! DANGER

To avoid injury when working with battery:

1. Always connect the black ground (-) cable last and
remove it first.

2. Keep sparks and flames away, and avoid contact
with acid.

To avoid injury when jumping battery:

1. Connect positive (+) terminal to positive (+)
terminal.

2. Connect negative (-) terminal on good battery to
frame of vehicle that has dead battery.

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! DANGER

T o prevent injury, disengage all
drives, engage parking brake
and stop engine before
working on machine or
emptying grass catchers.

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! WARNING

To prevent burns, do not touch

muffler or muffler shield.

Temperature may exceed 150°F (66°C).

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! PRECAUCION

1. No opere esta maquina sin previo
entrenamiento, instruc c ion y sin haber
leido el manual de operacion.

2. Tenga todas las guardas en su lugar y
plezas bien aseguradas.

3. Neutralice todas las velocidades y
apague el motor antes de vaciar los
recolectores de pasto, darie servicio,
limplar, ajustar y destrabar la maquina.

4. Mantenga las manos, los ples y ropa
suelta lejos de plezas en movimiento.

5. No deberan transportar pasajeros si no
existe un asiento para ellos.

6. Si no sabe leer ingles, pida que aiguien
le lea las calcomanias de avisos y los
manuales de instruccion y operacion.

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! WARNING

To prevent serious injury

never disconnect or tamper

with the seat switch.

Read manual for more information.

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! WARNING

DO NOT USE FOR TOWING

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4 CONTROLS

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4 CONTROLS

4.1 ICONS_____________________________ _________________ ________________ _____

Read Manual Engine Throttle

Coolant

Temperature

Hour Meter

Parking Brake

Engaged Disengaged

High Low

Fuel

Gasoline Diesel

D

Choke

Glow Plug

On

Circuit Breaker

Engine

Off Run Start

Reel Switch

Enable Disable

Reel Rotation

Forward Reverse

3WD

Horn Hydraulic

Oil Leak

Headlight

WARNING

Never attempt to drive the trac tor unless you have read the Safe ty and Operation Manua l
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 controls and gauges before operating this tractor.

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CONTROLS 4

A Hydraulic Oil Level / Horn Test
B Lights
C Reel Switch
D Choke (Gasoline)
E Traction Lever
F Throttle Lever
G Parking Br ak e
H Circuit Breakers
I Brake Light
J Ignition Switch
K Voltmeter
L Engi ne Oi l Pres su re Light
M Hydraulic Oil Level Light

S

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N Hour Meter (Gasoline)
N Temperature Gauge (Diesel)
O Hou r M et e r (D i e s e l )
P Tilt Control
Q Horn
R Lift Switch
S Mow Switch
T Traction Pedal
U Fuel Gauge
V Forward / Reverse Switch
W Backlap Switch

T

1

T

2

U

H

N

L

O

J

A

B

V

C

Q

M

K

P

I

H

G

H

W

D

E

F

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4 CONTROLS

4.2 INSTRUMENT PANEL ______________________________________________________

A. Hydraulic Oil Level / Horn Test Switch

Horn will sound if oil level is low. Depress rear of
switch to test horn. Release switch to de-activate
horn.

B. Light Switch

Depress front of switch for headlight operation.

C. Reel Switch

Lift and push forward to en able the reel circuit. Pull
back to disable. Reels wil start turning after the
“Mow” switch is pressed.

D. Choke (Gasoline)

Pull the choke control knob upwards to close the
choke plate when starting a cold engine. A warm
engine may not require”Choking” to start.

E. Traction Lever

Regulates forward speed. Two positions: Position 1:
To mow. Position 2: To transport.

F. Throttle Lever

Regulates engine speed. Push lever forward to
increase, or pull l ev er bac kw ards to d ec re as e en gin e
speed.

G. Parking Brake

Pull back to engage and pus h forward to disen gage.
Disengage parking brake slowly. Brake must be
engaged to start engine..

H. Circuit Breaker

If the gauges or ignition system fail to operate
properly, check the circuit breaker then depress ca p
to reactivate the breaker.

I. Brake Light

Indicates that the parking brake is eng aged. Parking
brake must be disengaged before depressing traction
pedal.

J. Ignition Switch

Used to start the engine. Remove the ignition key
when the tractor is not in use.

Diesel Engines - Ignition switch is also used to
energize glow plugs when starting a cold engine.

4.3 STEERING TOWER ________________________________________________________

K. Voltmeter

Indicates battery condition. During normal operation
meter should never be in the red area.

L. 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 co rrect the proble m before
resuming operation.

M. Hydraulic Oil Level Light

The indicator will lig ht if oil level drops below a safe
level.

N. Hour Meter (Gasoline)

Used to time maintenance intervals or mowing
operations. The meter operates only when the
ignition key is in the “On” position.

N. Temperature Gauge (Diesel)

Indicates engine coolant temperature. Normal
operating temperatur e should be 185 - 195 degrees
F (85 - 91 degrees C).

O. Hour Meter (Diesel)

Used to time maintenance intervals or mowing
operations. The meter operates only when the
ignition key is in the “On” position.

P. Tilt Control

Lift to unlock the tilt control lever and adjust the
steering wheel to the desired position.

Q. Horn

Sounds when hydraul ic oil level drops below a safe
level.

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CONTROLS 4

4.4 FLOORBOARDS___________________________________________________________

R. Lift Switch

Used to lift the implements. Press and release to lift
the cutting units and disengage the reels. (Do not
hold switch down)

S. Mow Switch

Used to lower the implements. Press an d release to
lower the cutting units and engage the reels. The
reels will automatically start when the reel switch is in
the “On” position. (Do not hold switch down)

T. Traction Pedal

Used to control the direction and speed of the
machine.

Slowly depress the top o f the traction pedal (T
forward motion or rear of pedal (T
The pedal will return to neutral when released.

Do not depress traction pedal if Brake Light (I) is on.

U. Fuel Gauge

Indicated level of fuel in tank.

) pedal for reverse.

2

) for

1

4.5 BACKLAPPING SWITCHES (OPTIONAL KIT) ___________________________________

V. Forward / Reverse Switch

Used to select the direction of rotation for some
implements and also for backlapping or unclogging
the reels.

W. Backlap switch

Used for maintenance only to hone the reels and
bedknife.

Note: This switch must be in “Forward Rotation ” for
normal operation.

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5 OPERATION

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5 OPERATION

5.1 DAILY INSPECTION___________ ___ __ ________________ ___ ________________ _____

2. Check the fuel supply, radiator coolant level,
crankcase oil and air cleaner indicator. All fluids

CAUTION

The daily inspection should be performed only when
the engine is off and all fluids are cold. Lower mowers
to the ground, engage parking brake, stop engine and

remove ignition key.

must be at the full level mark with engine cold.

3. Make sure all mowers are adjusted to the same
cutting height.

4. Check tires for proper inflation.

5. Test the operator back-up system.

1. Perform a visual i nspec tio n o f the entire unit, loo k for
signs of wear, loose hardware, and missing or
damaged components. Chec k for fuel or oil leaks to
ensure connections are tight and hoses and tubes
are in good condition.

Note: For more detailed maintenance information,
adjustments and maintenance/lube charts, see the

Parts & Maintenance manual.

5.2 Operator Back-up System _________________________________________________________________

1. The operator back-up system prevents the engine
from starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
the traction pedal i s in neutral and the reel switch is
OFF. The system also stops the engine if the
operator leaves the seat with the reel switch ON,
traction pedal out of NEUTRAL, or parking brake
DISENGAGED.

WARNING

Never operate equipment with the operator back-up
system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not
disconnect or bypass any switch.

2. Perform each of the following tests to insure the
operator back-up 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, 6 or 7.

3. Refer to the chart below for eac h test and follow th e
check (✔) marks across the chart. Shut engine off
between each test.

Test 1: Represents normal starting procedure. The
operator is seated, parking brake is engaged, the
traction pedal is in neutral, and the reel switch is
OFF. The engine should start.

Test 2: The engine must not start if the reel switch is
ON.

Test 3: The engine must not start if the parking brake
is DISENGAGED.

Test 4: The engine must not start if traction p edal is
not in neutral.

Test 5: Start the engine in the normal ma nner then
turn reel switch ON and lift your weight off the seat. ★

Test 6: Start the engine in the normal ma nner then
disengage parking brake an d lift your weight off the
seat. ★

Test 7: Start the engine in the normal ma nner then
depress traction pedal and lift your weight off the
seat. ★ Repeat test pressing traction pedal in
opossite direction.

Test Operator

1 ✔✔ ✔ ✔✔
2 ✔✔ ✔✔ ✔
3 ✔✔✔✔✔
4 ✔ ✔ ✔✔✔
5 ✔
6 ✔
7 ✔

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Parking

Seated

Yes No Engaged Disengaged Yes No On Off Yes No

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★

★

★ Lift your weight off seat. The engine will shut down.

Brake

✔✔✔

✔✔ ✔

✔✔✔

Traction Pedal

in Neutral

Reel

Switch

Engine

Starts

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OPERATION 5

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5.3 OPERATING PROCEDURES_________________________________________________

CAUTION

To help prevent injury, always wear safety glasses, leather work shoes or boots, a hard hat, and ear protection.

1. Under no circumstances should the engine be

started without the operator seated on the tractor.

2. Do not operate tractor or attachments with loose,

damaged or missing components. Whenever
possible mow when grass is dry.

3. First mow in a test area to become thoroughly

familiar with the operation of the tractor and control
levers.

Never operate the reels unless they are mowing
grass. Heat will develop between the bedknife and
reel and damage the cutting edge.

4. Study the area to determine the best and safest

operating procedure. Consider the height of the
grass, type of terrain, and condition of the surface.
Each condition will require certain adjustments or
precautions. Only us e accessories and attachments
approved by Jacobsen.

5. Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders, nor allow anyone near the machine
while in operation. The owner/operator is
responsible for i njuries inflicted to bystanders and/or

damage to their property.

9. Stop and inspect the equipment for damage
immediately after striking an obstruction or if the
machine begins to vibrate abnormally. Have the
equipment repaired before resuming operation.

WARNING

Before you clean, adjust, or repair this
equipment, always disengage all drives, lower
implements to the groun d, e ngag e parki ng b r ake ,
stop engine and remov e key from ignition swi tch
to prevent injuries.

10. Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Read
Section 5.8. Use cau tion when operating near drop
offs.

11. Look behind and down bef ore backing up to be sure
the path is clear. Use care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, tress or other objects that may
obscure vision.

12. Never use your han ds to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove g rass cli pping s from b lades . Blades
are extremely sharp and can cause serious injuries

CAUTION

Before mowing, pick up all debris such as rocks, toys
and wire which can be thrown by the machine. Enter a

new area cautiously. Always operate at speeds that

allow you to have complete control of the mower.

6. Use discretion when mowing near gravel areas
(roadway, parking areas, cart paths, etc.). Stones
discharged from the implement may cause serious
injuries to bystanders and/or damage the
equipment.

7. Always turn reel switch off to stop blad es when not
mowing.

8. Disengage the drive motors and raise the reels
when crossing paths or roadways. Look out for
traffic.

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