Jacobsen R-311 Dealer's Manual

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CONTENTS
This manual contains safety and operating instructions
for your new Jacobsen mower. This manual should be
stored with the equipment for reference during operation.
Before you operate your mower, 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 right rear frame rail.
Jacobsen recommends you record these numbers below
for easy reference.
CHARLOTTE, NC
YEAR OF
PRODUCTION:
MADE IN U.S.A.
®
A Textron Company
FOREWORD
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
1SAFETY
1.1 Operating Safety.................................................. 3
1.2 Important Safety Notes ........................................ 4
2 CONTROLS
2.1 Icons .................................................................... 5
2.2 Control Descriptions ............................................ 7
2.3 Control Panel Levers ........................................... 7
2.4 Control Panel Switches ........................................ 8
2.5 Gauges and Circuit Breakers ............................... 8
2.6 Warning Lights ..................................................... 9
3SET UP
3.1 Initial Inspection ................................................. 11
3.1 Initial Assembly .................................................. 11
3.2 Initial Inspection ................................................. 12
3.3 Operating Checks .............................................. 12
3.2 Interlock System ................................................ 13
4 ADJUSTMENTS
4.1 General.............................................................. 14
4.2 Ball Joints .......................................................... 14
4.3 Engine Alternator Belt ........................................ 14
4.4 Brake Pedal ....................................................... 15
4.5 Parking Brake Switch ........................................ 15
4.6 Cruise Control Switch ........................................ 16
4.7 Mow Speed ........................................................ 16
4.8 Weight Transfer ................................................. 16
4.9 Hydro Neutral .................................................... 17
4.10 Reverse Sensing Switch .................................... 17
4.11 Steering Toe In .................................................. 18
4.12 Turning Radius .................................................. 18
4.13 Steering Stop Bolts ............................................ 18
4.14 Cutting Height .................................................... 19
4.15 Leveling Front Mower ........................................ 20
4.16 Servicing Front Deck ......................................... 20
4.17 Torque Specification .......................................... 21
4.18 Specific Torque .................................................. 21
5 TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 General.............................................................. 22
© Copyright 2009, Jacobsen, A Textron Company. “All rights
reserved, including the right to reproduce this material or portions
thereof in any form.”
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Litho In U.S.A. 2-2009

Jacobsen R-311 Specifications

General

Brand	Jacobsen
Model	R-311
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English