JCB FM25 Operator Manual 9811-2100

Description

• Model List:
  • FM25

• 1. Safety Notices
• 2. Important Information …………………………………………………………………………1
• 3. The Operator Manual …………………………………………………………………….1
• 4. Safety Warnings ……………………………………………………………………………2
• 5. Introduction
• 6. About this Manual ………………………………………………………………………………3
• 7. Machine Model and Serial Number ………………………………………………….3
• 8. Using this Manual ………………………………………………………………………….3
• 9. Units of Measurement ……………………………………………………………………4
• 10. Left Side, Right Side ………………………………………………………………………4
• 11. Using the Machine …………………………………………………………………………4
• 12. Cross References ………………………………………………………………………….4
• 13. Machine Description …………………………………………………………………………..5
• 14. The JCB FM25 ……………………………………………………………………………..5
• 15. Component Locations ……………………………………………………………………6
• 16. Safety Check List ……………………………………………………………………………….9
• 17. Safety – Yours and Others ………………………………………………………………9
• 18. General Safety ……………………………………………………………………………10
• 19. Operating Safety …………………………………………………………………………12
• 20. Maintenance Safety ……………………………………………………………………..17
• 21. Safety and Instruction Decals ………………………………………………………..19
• 22. Identifying Your Machine …………………………………………………………………..26
• 23. Machine Identification Plates …………………………………………………………26
• 24. Engine Identification Number Location ……………………………………………28
• 25. Operation
• 26. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………..29
• 27. Before You Work with the Machine ……………………………………………………..30
• 28. Mount and Dismount the Machine ………………………………………………………31
• 29. Mount and Dismount Safely ………………………………………………………….31
• 30. Seat Controls …………………………………………………………………………………..32
• 31. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………32
• 32. Adjustment Control Location …………………………………………………………33
• 33. Seat Belt …………………………………………………………………………………………34
• 34. Static Seat Belt ……………………………………………………………………………34
• 35. Driver Controls and Switches …………………………………………………………….37
• 36. Electric Fuel Shut Off …………………………………………………………………..37
• 37. Ignition Switch …………………………………………………………………………….37
• 38. Hour Meter …………………………………………………………………………………37
• 39. Switches …………………………………………………………………………………….37
• 40. Operating Levers-Pedals …………………………………………………………………..39
• 41. Steering Controls …………………………………………………………………………39
• 42. Operating Levers …………………………………………………………………………39
• 43. Pedals ……………………………………………………………………………………….40
• 44. General Information ……………………………………………………………………..41
• 45. Before You Start the Engine ………………………………………………………………42
• 46. Start the Engine ……………………………………………………………………………….44
• 47. Start the JCB FM25 Mower …………………………………………………………..44
• 48. Break-in Period ……………………………………………………………………………46
• 49. Warming the Mower …………………………………………………………………….47
• 50. Stop and Park the Machine ……………………………………………………………….48
• 51. Stop the Engine …………………………………………………………………………..48
• 52. Park the Machine ………………………………………………………………………..48
• 53. Operating Environment ……………………………………………………………………..49
• 54. Operating in Low Temperatures …………………………………………………….49
• 55. Start the Machine in Cold Weather …………………………………………………49
• 56. Working with Your Machine ……………………………………………………………….50
• 57. Operating Practices and Site Safety ………………………………………………50
• 58. Operating The JCB FM25 Mower …………………………………………………..51
• 59. Getting the Machine Moving ………………………………………………………….51
• 60. Travelling on Slopes …………………………………………………………………….52
• 61. Uneven Terrain ……………………………………………………………………………53
• 62. Towing with a JCB FM25 ………………………………………………………………53
• 63. Refuel …………………………………………………………………………………………….54
• 64. Fuel …………………………………………………………………………………………..54
• 65. Fill the Tanks ………………………………………………………………………………54
• 66. Move a Disabled Machine …………………………………………………………………56
• 67. Move a Stalled JCB FM25 Mower ………………………………………………….56
• 68. Transport the Machine ………………………………………………………………………57
• 69. Prepare for Road Travel ……………………………………………………………….57
• 70. Before Using the Trailer-Transporter ………………………………………………57
• 71. Load the Machine onto the Transport Vehicle ………………………………….58
• 72. Transport the Mower ……………………………………………………………………60
• 73. Using the Vehicle on the Road ………………………………………………………60
• 74. Storage …………………………………………………………………………………………..62
• 75. Preparation for Storage ………………………………………………………………..62
• 76. Preparation after Storage ……………………………………………………………..62
• 77. Using the Mower ………………………………………………………………………………63
• 78. Operating Side Discharge Mowers …………………………………………………63
• 79. Tips for Efficient Mowing ………………………………………………………………64
• 80. Cutting Heights ……………………………………………………………………………65
• 81. Grass Discharge ………………………………………………………………………….65
• 82. Grass Collection ………………………………………………………………………….66
• 83. Routine Maintenance
• 84. Service Requirements ………………………………………………………………………69
• 85. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………69
• 86. Owner-Operator Support ………………………………………………………………70
• 87. Service-Maintenance Agreements …………………………………………………70
• 88. Obtaining Replacement Parts ………………………………………………………..71
• 89. Health and Safety …………………………………………………………………………….72
• 90. Lubricants …………………………………………………………………………………..72
• 91. Battery ……………………………………………………………………………………….76
• 92. First Aid – Electrolyte ……………………………………………………………………76
• 93. Service Schedules ……………………………………………………………………………80
• 94. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………80
• 95. How to Use the Service Schedules ………………………………………………..81
• 96. Pre-Start Cold Checks, Service Points and Fluid Levels ……………………82
• 97. Functional Test and Final Inspection ………………………………………………88
• 98. Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities ……………………………………………………….89
• 99. Coolant Mixtures …………………………………………………………………………90
• 100. Safety Checks …………………………………………………………………………………92
• 101. Safety Checks …………………………………………………………………………….92
• 102. Check the Safety Cut-out Circuits ………………………………………………….93
• 103. PTO Clutch Stop Check ………………………………………………………………..93
• 104. Clean the Machine ……………………………………………………………………………94
• 105. Clean the Grass Collection Passage ………………………………………………94
• 106. Clean the Grass Collection Bin ……………………………………………………..97
• 107. Clean the Engine Ventilation Grilles ……………………………………………….99
• 108. Remove the Grass Collection Bin ………………………………………………….99
• 109. Check for Damage ………………………………………………………………………….100
• 110. Seat Belt ……………………………………………………………………………………….101
• 111. Checking the Seat Belt Condition and Security ………………………………101
• 112. Greasing ……………………………………………………………………………………….102
• 113. Daily ………………………………………………………………………………………..102
• 114. Electrical System ……………………………………………………………………………105
• 115. Service Access ………………………………………………………………………….105
• 116. Battery Cover ……………………………………………………………………………105
• 117. Jump Start the Machine ………………………………………………………………108
• 118. Battery Maintenance …………………………………………………………………. 110
• 119. Install the Battery ………………………………………………………………………. 110
• 120. Remove the Battery …………………………………………………………………… 110
• 121. First Aid – Electrolyte …………………………………………………………………. 111
• 122. Charge the Battery ……………………………………………………………………. 112
• 123. Fuses ………………………………………………………………………………………. 113
• 124. Air Filter ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 116
• 125. Change the Element ………………………………………………………………….. 116
• 126. Engine …………………………………………………………………………………………. 118
• 127. Check the Oil Level …………………………………………………………………… 118
• 128. Change the Oil and Filter …………………………………………………………… 119
• 129. Check the Coolant Level …………………………………………………………….121
• 130. Change the Engine Coolant ………………………………………………………..122
• 131. Cooling System Cleaning ……………………………………………………………123
• 132. Daily Check of the Cooling System ………………………………………………124
• 133. Fuel System …………………………………………………………………………………..125
• 134. Types of Fuel …………………………………………………………………………….125
• 135. Fuel System Service ………………………………………………………………….128
• 136. Change the Fuel Filter ………………………………………………………………..129
• 137. Drain the Fuel System ………………………………………………………………..130
• 138. Fill the Fuel Tank ……………………………………………………………………….131
• 139. Prime the Fuel System ……………………………………………………………….131
• 140. Hydraulic System ……………………………………………………………………………132
• 141. Check and Adjust the Hydraulic Fluid Level …………………………………..132
• 142. Change the Hydraulic Fluid and the Hydraulic Filter ……………………….133
• 143. Bleed the Hydraulic System ………………………………………………………..136
• 144. Check the Hydraulic Hoses …………………………………………………………137
• 145. Mower Adjustments ………………………………………………………………………..138
• 146. Tyre and Wheel Maintenance ………………………………………………………138
• 147. Clean Grass Build Up from the Deck ……………………………………………139
• 148. Suction Fan and the Fan Outlet Chute ………………………………………….139
• 149. Belts – General Information …………………………………………………………142
• 150. Adjust the Alternator-Fan Belt ……………………………………………………..142
• 151. Transmission Belts …………………………………………………………………….144
• 152. Adjust the Tensioners and Cables ………………………………………………..150
• 153. Adjust the Ascent-Descent Speed of the Front Lifting Unit ……………….157
• 154. Adjust the Descent Speed of the Collection Bin After Lifting …………….158
• 155. Adjust the Descent Speed of the Collection Bin After Tipping …………..160
• 156. Adjust the Hydrostatic Transmission …………………………………………….161
• 157. Mower Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………..163
• 158. Storage …………………………………………………………………………………………171
• 159. Seasonal Storage ………………………………………………………………………171
• 160. Attachments
• 161. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………173
• 162. General …………………………………………………………………………………………176
• 163. Children ……………………………………………………………………………………176
• 164. Care of the Safety Decals …………………………………………………………..177
• 165. General Information ……………………………………………………………………178
• 166. Operating the Grass Cutter …………………………………………………………179
• 167. Cleaning Procedures ………………………………………………………………….180
• 168. Periodic Hardware Inspection ……………………………………………………..180
• 169. Blade Sharpening …………………………………………………………………………..181
• 170. 1.2 Metre Rotary Cutting Deck …………………………………………………………183
• 171. Identifying Your Mowing Deck ……………………………………………………..183
• 172. Safety Decals ……………………………………………………………………………184
• 173. Installation and Removal …………………………………………………………….187
• 174. Cutting Height Adjustment …………………………………………………………..191
• 175. Scheduled Maintenance ……………………………………………………………..193
• 176. Maintenance of the Blades ………………………………………………………….195
• 177. Cutter Block Discs ……………………………………………………………………..195
• 178. 1.5 Metre and 1.8 Metre Rotary Cutting Decks …………………………………..197
• 179. Identifying Your Mowing Deck ……………………………………………………..197
• 180. Safety Decals ……………………………………………………………………………198
• 181. Installation and Removal …………………………………………………………….201
• 182. Cutting Height Adjustment …………………………………………………………..202
• 183. Scheduled Maintenance ……………………………………………………………..205
• 184. Maintenance of the Blades ………………………………………………………….208
• 185. Maintenance of the Belt ………………………………………………………………210
• 186. Specifications
• 187. Static Dimensions …………………………………………………………………………..215
• 188. General Data …………………………………………………………………………………217
• 189. Engine ……………………………………………………………………………………..217
• 190. Brakes ……………………………………………………………………………………..217
• 191. Mower Deck ……………………………………………………………………………..218
• 192. Tyres ………………………………………………………………………………………..218
• 193. Noise Data ………………………………………………………………………………..219
• 194. Vibration Data ……………………………………………………………………………219
• 195. Warranty Information
• 196. Machine Service Record Sheet ………………………………………………………..221
• 197. Registration Information ………………………………………………………………….225