Jacobsen Turfcat 500 T523D 2WD Safety & Operation Manual

Summary of Turfcat 500 T523D 2WD

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    Turf care and specialty products bob-cat • bunton • cushman • jacobsen • ransomes • ryan ! Warning: if incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and should read the entire manual before at...

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    2 contents safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1 operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 important safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Safety 1 3 1 safety 1.1 operating safety ______________________________________________________ 1. Safety is dependent upon the awareness, concern and prudence of those who operate or service the equip- ment. Never allow minors to operate any equipment. 2. It is your responsibility to read this manu...

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    1 safety 4 1.2 important safety notes _______________________________________________ this safety alert symbol is used to alert you to potential hazards. Danger - indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Warning - indicates a potentia...

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    Decals 2 5 2 decals familiarize yourself with the decals they are critical to the safe operation of the machine. Replace damaged decals immediately. To avoid injury when working with battery 1. Always connect the black ground (–) cable last and remove it first. 2. Keep sparks and flames away, and av...

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    3 controls 6 3 controls 3.1 icons ___________________________________________________________________ d decks lower float raise engine choke glow plug off run start engine throttle high low fuel gasoline diesel mow switch off on differential hour meter brake engaged disengaged hydraulic fluid level ...

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    Controls 3 7 figure 3a 10 12 14 16 10 12 14 16 a1 speed limiter b1 traction pedal - forward b2 traction pedal - reverse c alarm d1 turn assist - right d2 turn assist - left e hydraulic fluid gauge f hydraulic fluid fill g1 parking brake lock g2 parking brake release h tilt steering lever i seat adju...

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    3 controls 8 3.2 controls ______________________________________________________________ a. Speed limiter limits forward speed while cutting or operating attachments. To operate at lower travel speed rotate lever as shown (a 1 ) so it contacts stop screw on floor board when forward travel pedal is p...

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    Controls 3 9 m. Power take-off (pto) operates cutting decks and other attachments. To engage power take-off, push locking tab (m 1 ) on switch forward and press switch to the on position. Press switch off when not operating implements. Switch must be off to start engine. N. Lift lever lifts and lowe...

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    4 operation 10 4 operation 4.1 daily inspection ________________________________________________________ 1. Perform a visual inspection of the entire unit, look for signs of wear, loose hardware, and missing or dam- aged components. Check for fuel and oil leaks around connections hoses and tubes. 2....

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    Operation 4 11 4.3 operating procedures _________________________________________________ 1. Under no circumstances should the engine be started without the operator seated on the tractor. 2. Do not operate tractor or attachments with loose, damaged or missing components. Whenever possible mow when ...

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    4 operation 12 4.4 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. Tractors...

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    Operation 4 13 4.6 to drive / transport ____________________________________________________ read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual when driving or transporting this tractor. When operating in reverse look behind you to ensure you have a clear path. Important: if this tractor is d...

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    4 operation 14 4.8 using differential lock ________________________________________________ a differential lock is available as an optional feature and can be applied any time during operation to momentarily improve traction. When engaged the differential lock evenly distributes power to both the le...

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    Operation 4 15 4.11 automatic weight transfer ____________________________________________ the lift cylinder automatically compensates for the weight of the attachment and transfers weight back to the tractor. This improves traction to the front tires and provides better hill climbing ability. This ...

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    Limited warranty 1. Warranty textron turf care and specialty products (ttcsp) warrants only to the original retail purchaser (“warrantee”) that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years or 1500 hours (whichever comes first) from the date of the fir...