Mow Speed; Mowing; 5.10 After Operation - Textron Jacobsen Turfcat T628D 2Wd 2 Rm Manuel De Sécurité

5 OPERATION
5.8

MOW SPEED _____________________________________________________________

Cutting quality is better at speeds well below the
transport speed of the mower. An initial mow speed of 5
to 6 mph (8 to 9.6 kph) is set at the factory and should be
satisfactory for most cutting conditions. Local turf
conditions however may respond better to a different
speed.
5.9

MOWING_________________________________________________________________

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WARNING
To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet, and
clothing away from cutting unit when the blades are
moving.
NEVER use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades
can be sharp and could cause injuries.
To clear obstructions from cutting unit, disengage
PTO, engage parking brake, stop engine, and remove
key from ignition switch then remove obstruction.
To mow:
1. Press lift lever (F) forward to lower decks. Engage
PTO (K) to start blades and depress traction pedal
slowly to begin mowing.

5.10 AFTER OPERATION _______________________________________________________

1. Park the mower on a flat, level surface. Fully lower
the implements to the ground, engage parking brake,
stop the engine, and remove key from ignition switch.
2. Grease and lubricate all points if required, wash the
cutting unit and mower after each use.
Note: Do not wash a hot or running engine. Use
compressed air to clean the engine and radiator fins.
3. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel. Be sure to
reinstall and tighten fuel cap.
Read Parts and Maintenance Manual for proper care
and cleaning procedures.
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To set mow speed, loosen jam nut and adjust stop screw,
located under the traction pedal, up to reduce speed,
down to increase speed. Tighten nut to hold adjustment
in place.
The correct operating speed depends on the height,
density, type of grass and terrain being cut.
2. To raise decks first turn PTO switch (K) off to stop
blades, then pull and hold lift lever (F) back. Always
stop and raise decks when crossing paths or
roadways.
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CAUTION
Never raise decks with the blades turning. Always
disengage PTO.
3. Plan your cutting pattern to avoid unnecessary turns
so you will mow as straight as possible.
a. For extremely tall grass, first cut at a higher level
then lower decks to the desired cutting height.
b. Slow down when turning, operating in tight