Textron LF-128 Safety & Operation Manual
TURF CARE AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
BOB-CA T • BUNTON • CUSHMAN • JACOBSEN • RANSOMES • RYAN
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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.
Litho in U.S.A. 1199 Part No. 2811252
Safety &
Operation
Manual
LF-128
™
Fairway Mower
Kubota D1105-EB
Diesel Engine
2WD Model 67818
4WD Model 67819
CONTENTS
2
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are 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 available at time of approval for printing. Textron Turf Care And
Specialty Products reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
SAFETY
1.1 Operating Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Important Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DECALS
CONTROLS
3.1 Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4 Operator Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
OPERATION
4.1 Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Operator Back-up System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3 Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5 Stopping / Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.6 To Drive / Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.7 Mowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.8 Towing / Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.9 Hillside Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.10 Wing Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.11 Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
NOTES
SAFETY 1
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1 SAFETY
1.1 OPERATING SAFETY ______________________________________________________
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 &
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 equipment. 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 devices 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 equipment will be used.
Pick up all the debris you can find before operating.
Beware of overhead obstructions (low tree limbs,
electrical wires, etc.) and also underground obstacles
(sprinklers, pipes, tree roots, etc.) Enter a new area
cautiously. Stay alert for hidden hazards.
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.
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 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
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 control, do not start or
stop suddenly; reduce speed when making sharp
turns. Use caution when changing direction on slopes.
18. Always use the seat belt when operating tractors
equipped with a ROPS.
Never use a seat belt when operating tractors
without a ROPS.
19. Keep legs, arms and body inside the seating
compartment while the vehicle is in motion.
This machine is to be operated and maintained as specified in this manual and is intended for the professional
maintenance of specialized turf grasses. It is not intended for use on rough terrain or long grasses.
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.
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1 SAFETY
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1.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES _______________________________________________
This safety alert symbol is used to alert you to potential hazards.
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 potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury and
property damage. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
For pictorial clarity, some illustrations in this manual may show shields, guards or plates open or removed. Under no
circumstances should this equipment be operated without these devices securely fastened in plac
e
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 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 Specialty Products parts and Accessories will void the warranty.
WARNING
The operator back-up system on this tractor prevents the tractor from starting
unless the brake pedal is engaged and mower switch is off. The system will stop
the engine if the operator leaves the seat without engaging the parking bra ke and
setting the mower switch off.
NEVER operate tractor unless the operator back-up system is working.
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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.
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DECALS 2
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2 DECALS
Familiarize yourself with the decals they are critical to the safe operation of the machine.
REPLACE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY.
To prevent burns, do not touch
muffler or muffler shield.
Temperature may exceed 150°F (66°C).
! WARNING
339237
! 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 carr y pass eng ers.
6. Keep bystanders away.
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1. No opere esta maquina sin previo
entrenamiento, instruccion 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.
! PRECAUCION
340623
Lower reels before emptying grass catchers.
This machine is equipped with an operator backup
(Interlock) system. The engine will quit running when the
operator leaves the seat
unless the parking brake is
latched and mower switch is in the
off position.
Fit ROPS before using machine on slopes greater
than 15°. Do not use on slopes greater than 23°.
Keep bystanders away.
! WARNING
3002295
To prevent injury:
• Always connect red battery cable
to the positive (+) post FIRST and
the black cable to negative (-)
post LAST.
• When removing the battery always
remove negative (-) cable FIRST
and positive (+) cable LAST.
• Avoid contact with battery acid.
• Keep sparks and flames away
from the battery.
• Do not short circuit battery posts.
Do not touch frame or negative
terminal when working on positive
terminal.
To install the battery:
1. Install battery with terminals toward frame center.
2. Secure battery to support
3. Connect positive (+) (red) FIRST.
4. Connect Negative (-) (black) LAST.
To use jumper cables:
1. Stop the engine on vehicle with good battery
2. Connect RED cable to positive (+) terminal on
good battery and positive (+) terminal on discharged battery.
3. Connect the BLACK cable from the negative (-)
terminal on good battery to frame of vehicle
with discharged battery.
4. Start the engine.
! DANGER
! CAUTION
336640
2 DECALS
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RADIATOR IS UNDER PRESSURE. REMOVE
CAP SLOWLY TO AVOID BODILY INJURY.
! WARNING
365956
Always keep hands and clothing far away from powered
reels to prevent severe bodily injury. Reels may turn
slowly with bypass valves open. Never Backlap reels with
the engine running in an enclosed building
BACKLAPPING PROCEDURE:
1. Engage Parking brake.
2. Attach remote backlapping hose quick disconnect to
desired circuit and open bypass valves.
3. Engage master backlapping switch located under
seat pan.
4. Set desired rocker switch to reverse; set oth er rocker
switch in center (OFF) position.
5. Start Engine and set throttle to minimum idle speed.
6. Engage mower switch for backlapping. The reels may
rotate slowly with bypass valve open.
7. Slowly close bypass valve for reels to be backlapped
until reels rotate at the desired speed.
8. With extreme caution, apply lapping compound with
long handled brush.
! DANGER
3002360
! WARNING
365339
To prevent serious injury
never disconnect or tamper
with the seat switch.
Read manual for more information.
T o prevent injury, disengage all
drives, engage parking brake
and stop engine before
working on machine or
emptying grass catchers.
! DANGER
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