Grinding Bedknife; Storage - Textron Jacobsen Greens King IV Plus Sicherheits-, Bedienungs- Und Wartungshandbuch

8 MAINTENANCE

8.21 GRINDING BEDKNIFE ______________________________________________________

Bedknife can be lowered out of the reel for grinding
without completely removing the bedknife assembly.
1. Remove cotter pin (U), slotted nut (S), bellville
washer (V), shim washer (W-If required), and half
trunnion (X). See Figure 9F

8.22 STORAGE________________________________________________________________

General
1. Clean the mower thoroughly and lubricate. Repair
and paint damaged or exposed metal.
2. Inspect the mower, tighten all hardware, replace
worn or damaged components.
3. Drain and refill radiator.
4. Clean the tires thoroughly and store the mower so
the load is off the tires. If mower is not on jack
stands, check tires at regular intervals and reinflate
as necessary.
5. Park machine in designated area. Engage parking
brake and remove key. Never store equipment near
an open flame or spark which could ignite fuel or
fuel vapors. Place key in a secure location to
prevent unauthorized use of equipment.
6. Keep the machine and all its accessories clean, dry
and protected from the elements during storage.
Battery
1. Remove, clean, and store battery in upright position
in a cool, dry place.
2. Check and recharge battery every 60 to 90 days
while in storage.
3. Store batteries in a cool, dry place. To reduce the
self discharge rate, room temperature should not be
above 80°F (27°C) or fall below 20°F (-7°C) to
prevent electrolyte from freezing.
Engine (General)
1. While the engine is warm, remove the drain plug,
drain the oil from the crankcase, and change oil filter.
Install drain plug and refill with fresh oil. Let engine
cool before storing.
2. Clean exterior of engine. Paint exposed metal, or
apply a light coat of rust preventative oil.
Add a fuel conditioner or biocide to prevent gelling or
bacterial growth in fuel. See your local fuel supplier.
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13. Press down on adjuster end of rod (T) to rotate other
end of the adjuster out of the bedknife finger.
14. Rotate bedknife backing to access the reel and
bedknife for grinding.
15. After grinding, assemble bedknife using reverse
order of removal. Check adjustment of bedknife
adjuster tension (Section 9.6), and reel to bedknife
adjustment (Section 9.3).
Cutting Units
1. Wash the cutting units thoroughly, then repair and
paint any damaged or exposed metal.
2. Lubricate all fittings and friction points.
3. Backlap the reels then back the reel away from the
bedknife. Apply a light coat of rust preventative oil to
the sharpened edges of the reel and bedknife.
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CAUTION
To prevent personal injury and damage to the cutting
edges, handle the reel with extreme care.
After Storage
1. Check and reinstall battery.
2. Check or service fuel filter and air cleaner.
3. Check the radiator coolant level.
4. Check oil level in the engine crankcase and
hydraulic system.
5. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. Open fuel shut off
valve and bleed the fuel system.
6. Make certain that the tires are properly inflated.
7. Remove all oil from the reels and bedknife. Adjust
bedknife and cutting height.
8. Start and operate the engine at 1/2 throttle. Allow
enough time for the engine to become properly
warmed and lubricated.
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WARNING
Never operate the engine without proper ventilation;
exhaust fumes can be fatal when inhaled.