MAINTENANCE 9
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9.8
CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________
Clean the mower after each use. To prevent damage to the engine, do not wash the mower with the engine in
operation. When possible, clean the mower with compressed air.
Keep the top and bottom of the deck housing clean and free of grass and debris. Never block the impeller air intake
openings around the base of the engine. Tilt the mower on the left edge so the air filter and carburetor face up and
away from the ground to clean the bottom of the deck housing.
Use compressed air to clean the engine. Do not pressure wash engine.
Use clean water to wash your equipment.
Clean all plastic or rubber parts with a weak soap solution or use commercially available rubber cleaners.
Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen touch-up paint. Apply wax to the equipment for maximum paint
protection.
NOTICE
Do not wash any part of the mower that is hot. Do not use the high-pressure spray or steam. Use cold water and
automotive cleaners.
WARNING
Never
use your hands to clean the blades. Use a brush to remove grass clippings from the blades. The blades are
sharp and can cause injuries.
NOTICE
To use salt water or drain water is known to cause rust and corrosion of metal parts and can cause damage or
failure. This damage is not included by the factory warranty.
CAUTION
To prevent fire, clean grass clippings and dirt from the cutting disk, engine and exhaust components.
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