Jacobsen Turfcat T628D User Manual

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This manual contains safety and operating instructions
for your new Jacobsen machine. This manual should be
stored with the equipment for reference during operation.
Before you operate your machine, you and each operator
you employ should read the manual carefully in its
entirety. By following the safety, operating, and
maintenance instructions, you will prolong the life of your
equipment, and maintain its maximum efficiency.
If additional information is needed, contact your
Jacobsen Dealer.
The serial plate is located on the to frame behind and to
the left of the traction pedal. Jacobsen recommends you
record these numbers below for easy reference.
CHARLOTTE, NC MADE IN U.S.A.
®
A Textron Company
FOREWORD
1SAFETY
1.1 Operating Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Important Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Kubota D1105-E Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Cutting Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.5 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.6 Accessories & Support Literature . . . . . . . . . 5
3DECALS
3.1 Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 INITIAL INSPECTION
4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 CONTROLS
5.1 Pedal Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.2 Control Levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.3 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.4 Operator Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6 OPERATION
6.1 Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.2 Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.3 Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.4 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.5 Stopping / Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.6 To Drive / Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.7 Hillside Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.8 Mow Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.9 Mowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.10 After Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.11 Towing / Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.12 Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7 QUALITY OF CUT
7.1 Quality of Cut Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.2 Washboarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.3 Step Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.4 Scalping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.5 Stragglers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.6 Streaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.7 Windrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.8 Mismatched Cutting Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8 ADJUSTMENTS
8.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.2 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.3 Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.4 Rear Wheel Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.5 Traction Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9NOTES
LITHO IN U.S.A. 10-2008
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right to reproduce this material or portions thereof in any form.”
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defects or other reproductive harm.

Jacobsen Turfcat T628D Specifications

General

Brand	Jacobsen
Model	Turfcat T628D
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English