To Drive / Transport; Mowing; Mowing Speed - Jacobsen 68098 Handbuch

5 OPERATION
5.6

TO DRIVE / TRANSPORT____________________________________________________

Read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual when
driving or transporting mower. 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.
To raise mowers to their transport position:
5.7

MOWING_________________________________________________________________

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WARNING
To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet, and
clothing away from cutting unit when the blades are
moving.
NEVER use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades can
be sharp and could cause injuries.
DO NOT operate mowers without rear discharge chutes
or mulching plate installed.
To mow:
1. Set PTO switch to its ON (Up) position. This also sets the
mower lever to automatic mode. [See 4.3].
2. Press mower lever forward momentarily to lower mowers.
Mowers will begin turning automatically when cutting units
have lowered.
5.8

MOWING SPEED __________________________________________________________

Cutting quality is better at speeds well below the transport
speed of the mower. An initial mow speed of 6 to 7 MPH (10 to
11 kph) is set at the factory and should be satisfactory for most
cutting conditions. Local turf conditions, however, may
respond better to a different speed. If an adjustment is needed,
refer to the Parts & Maintenance manual.
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Set PTO switch to OFF. Pull mower lever back. Hold lever until
mowers are up and lift arms are in their fully raised (transport)
position.
Important: The mow switch should be OFF while transporting
mower.
3. To lift mowers, pull mower lever back and release.
Mowers will stop turning and raise to their crosscut
position. To lift mowers to their transport position continue
to hold lever until mowers are completely raised.
Activate traction control (S) as required to improve weight
4.
distribution between decks and mower. [See 4.3].
Always mow with the engine at full throttle.
To install mulching plate:
An optional mulching plate can be used instead of the rear
discharge chute. Do not operate mower without rear discharge
chute or mulching plate installed.
1. Place PTO switch in OFF (down) position, lower mowers to
the ground, engage parking brake and stop engine.
2. Remove three nuts securing discharge chute to mower
housing.
3. Remove discharge chute and assemble mulching plate.
Secure with three nuts removed previously. Store the
discharge chute in a safe location for future use.