Jacobsen LF 570 Operation Manual

3 SET-UP
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3.3 REELS __________________________________________________________________
1. If installing five inch reels, apply Moly EP grease to
female spline on reel, and insert reel coupler (N) into
the bearing housing before attaching reel motor.
2. Remove hardware (P) from the outside front roller
brackets of the front wing mowers only. Install skid
plates (R) as shown using four 5/16-18 x 1 in. hex
head screws (S), four 5/16-18 Spiralock flange nuts
(T), two washers (U) and hardware (P).
Figure 3A
3. Install any special rollers or reel attachments
following instructions included with them.
4. Set bedknife-to-reel adjustment.
[Sections 4.2, 4.3]
5. Adjust cutting height to customer specifications.
[Section 4.4]
6. Install reels on mower as shown in Figure 3B
making sure motors (M) are mounted on the correct
side. Refer to flash attach procedure.
[Section 4.5]
Figure 3B
7. Assemble the down pressure springs to each reel.
a. Insert roll pin (A) into hole at the end of down
pressure tube (B).
b. Slide tube through hole in lift yoke.
c. Assemble spring (C), washer (D), 3/8-24 hex jam
nut (E) and rod end (F) to tube (B) as shown.
d. Secure down pressure assembly to the reel frame
using one 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 in. screw (G), spacer (H),
lockwasher (J) and 3/8-16 hex nut (K).
e. Insert hair pin (L) and adjust down pressure
[Section 4.6].
Figure 3C
3.4 OPERATING CHECKS______________________________________________________
After the initial inspection and installation of reels and
accessories, test the mower and implements for proper
operation.
1. Test the Interlock System.
[Section 3.5 ].
2. Start mower and check that switches, pedals and
controls operate as described.
[Sections 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4].
3. Check that warning lights and alarm are working.
4. Operate traction pedal and check that mower
operates smoothly in both directions. Check that
mower stops when traction pedal is released. If
necessary, calibrate traction pedal.
[Section 2.4.5].
5. Set mow speed.
[Section 2.4.5].
6. After installing reels check operation of reel lift
lever.
[Section 2.3].
7. Check operation of mower switch.
[Section 2.2].
8. Check operation of backlap switch.
[Section 2.3].
9. After operation, stop mower and inspect again for
oil or hydraulic leaks.
N
P
R
S
T
U
Front
M
M
M
M
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
Lift Yoke
L

Jacobsen LF 570 Specifications

General

Brand	Jacobsen
Model	LF 570
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English