GB-4
JACOBSEN AR3
NARROW WIDTH OF CUT FIELD KIT
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
This safety symbol indicates important safety
messages in this manual. When you see this
symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury, carefully
readthemessagethatfollows,andinformother
operators.
2.1 OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
• Ensure that the instructions in this book are
readandfullyunderstood.
• Nopersonshould be allowedto operate this
machine unless they are fully acquainted with
all the controls and the safety procedures.
• Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwith
these instructions to use this machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
2.2 SAFETYSIGNS
• It is essential all safety labels are kept
legible, if they are missing or illegible they
must be replaced. If any part of the machine
is replaced and it originally carried a safety
label, a new label must be affixed to the
replacementpart. New safety labels are
obtainablefromRansomesdealers.
2.3 STARTINGTHEENGINE
• Before starting the engine check that the
brakesareapplied,drivesareinneutral,
guards are in position and intact, and
bystandersare clear of the machine.
• Do not run the engine in a building without
adequateventilation.
2.4 DRIVINGTHEMACHINE
• Beforemovingthe machine,checktoensure
thatall parts are in good working order,
paying particular attention to brakes, tyres,
steering and the security of cutting blades.
• Replace faulty silencers, mow only in daylight
orgoodartificiallight
• AlwaysobservetheHighwayCodebothon
andoff theroads. Keepalert andaware atall
times. Watch out for traffic when crossing or
nearroadways.
• Stoptheblades rotating before crossing
surfacesotherthangrass.
• Rememberthatsomepeoplearedeaforblind
and that children and animals can be
unpredictable.
• Keeptravellingspeedslowenoughforan
emergencystop tobe effectiveand safe at all
times, in any conditions.
• Removeoravoidobstructionsintheareato
be cut, thus reducing the possibility of injury
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
toyourselfand/orbystanders.
• Whenreversing,take special caretoensure
that the area behind is clear of obstructions
and/orbystanders. DONOTcarrypassengers.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsibleforaccidentsorhazardsoccurring
tootherpeopleortheir property.
• When the machine is to be parked, stored or
leftunattended, lower the cutting meansunless
the transport locks are being used.
• Whilemowing,always wear substantial
footwearandlongtrousers. Donotoperate the
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopen
sandals.
• Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration. Afterstrikingaforeignobject
Inspectthelawnmowerfordamageandmake
repairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
• Ifthemachinestartstovibrate abnormally,
check immediately.
2.5 TRANSPORTING
• Ensure that the cutting units are securely
fastened in the transport position. Do not
transportwith cutting mechanismrotating.
• Drivethemachinewithdueconsiderationof
roadand surfaceconditions, inclines and local
undulations.
2.6 LEAVINGTHEDRIVINGPOSITION
• Parkthemachineonlevelground.
• Beforeleavingthedrivingposition,stopthe
engineandmake sure allmovingpartsare
stationary. Apply brakes and disengage all
drives.Removethestarterkey.
2.7 SLOPES
TAKEEXTRACAREWHENWORKINGON
SLOPES
• Localundulationsand sinkage willchange the
generalslope.Avoidgroundconditionswhich
can cause the machine to slide.
• Keep machine speeds low on slopes and
duringtightturns.
• Remember there is no such thing as a “safe”
slope.
• Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.
2.8 BLOCKEDCUTTINGCYLINDERS
• Stoptheengine and makesure all moving
partsare stationary.
• Applybrakesanddisengagealldrives.
