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Thank you for purchasing this Jacobsen product. You have purchased a world class mowing product, one of the best
designed and built anywhere.
This machine comes with an Operation and Safety Manual and a separate Setup, Parts and Maintenance Manual.
The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and
understand these manuals. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you
many years of reliable service.
Your safe use of this Jacobsen product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we
also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manuals
thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow all instructions and
warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure those who operate this machine are as
well informed and careful in its use as you are.
See a Jacobsen dealer for any service or parts needed. Jacobsen service ensures that you continue to receive the
best results possible from Jacobsen's products. You can trust Jacobsen replacement parts because they are
manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.
Jacobsen designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life,
use this machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions.
You'll always be glad you did.
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SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SET-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Final Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pre-Delivery Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Drive Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hydraulic Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Jumper Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ROPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cutting Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
After Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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