Jacobsen Groom Master II Safety & Operation Manual - Warning
OPERATION 6
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6.4
STARTING________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT: Do not use starting assist fluids. Use of
such fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a “Runaway” engine condition and could
result in serious engine damage.
1. Make sure the tow valve (See Section 6.9) is closed.
2. Sit in operator’s seat, make sure the parking brake is
engaged and traction pedal is in Neutral.
3. Move throttle lever between 1/8 to 1/2 throttle. Turn
ignition switch (M) to RUN. Battery (T), oil pressure (U)
and coolant temperature (V) lights should turn on.
Glow plug light (W) may also turn on (Diesel Units).
4. Gas Units.
a. Pull choke lever to fully close choke plate.
b. Turn Ignition switchto START position and release
as soon as engine starts. Do not hold the key in the
start position for more than 15 seconds.
c.
Slowly push choke lever in to open choke plate.
5. Diesel Units - Turn key to START position. Glow plug
light (W) will illuminate for about 3 to 5 seconds. Starter
will engage when light goes out, Release as soon as
engine starts. The colder the temperature, the longer it
will take to energize plugs. Do not hold switch in the
START position for more than 15 seconds.
6. As soon as the engine starts, warning lights (T, U and
V) should turn off. If any of the warning lights do not shut
off, stop the engine immediately and have the unit
serviced
7. Allow the engine to become warm and properly
lubricated before operating at high RPM.
Figure 6A
6.5
STOPPING / PARKING ______________________________________________________
To stop:
Remove your foot from traction pedal. The unit will
automatically brake when the traction pedal returns to
Neutral.
To park the unit under normal conditions:
1. Raise the attachments and move away from the area of
operation.
2. Select a flat and level area to park.
a. Release traction pedal to bring the unit to a
complete stop.
b. Lower attachments to the ground, reduce throttle to
slow, and allow engine to operate at no load for a
minute.
3. Engage parking brake, stop the engine, and always
remove the ignition key.
If an emergency arises and the unit must be parked in the
area of operation, follow the guidelines outlined by the
grounds superintendent. If the unit is parked on an incline,
chock or block the wheels.
WARNING
To prevent injuries, sit in the seat, engage parking brake,
and place traction pedal in Neutral before attempting to
start the engine.
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M
T
U
V
W
Total Hours
1
10
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