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8.16 WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE ____________________________________________
1.
Remove dirt, grease, and oil from stud thread.
Do not
lubricate threads
.
2.
Position wheel on hub and inspect to ensure full
contact between mounting surface of wheel and hub or
brake drum.
3.
Finger tighten all hardware, then torque hardware in
criss-cross order. Always tighten lug nut in the top
(12 o’clock) position.
4.
Check and torque lug nuts daily until 85-95 ft lbs. (115-
128 Nm) torque is maintained.
8.17 ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) ________________________________
A ROPS has been installed on this mower at the factory.
Inspect it periodically and follow operating procedures
described in the
Safety & Operation Manual
.
1.
Regularly inspect the seat, seat belt, mounting
hardware, and any accessories within the ROPS.
Replace all damaged parts immediately.
2.
Once the ROPS has been subjected to any form of
impact it should be replaced.
3.
Check and retorque all hardware. All replacement
components used for the ROPS must be as
specified in the parts list.
8.18 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________
Wash the mower and implements after each use. Keep the
equipment clean.
Note:
Do
not wash any portion of the mower while mower is
hot. Do not use high pressure spray or steam. Use cold
water and automotive cleaners.
1.
Use compressed air to clean engine. A special blow gun
is available through your Jacobsen Dealer.
2.
Use only fresh water for cleaning your mower.
Note:
Use of salt water or effluent water has been known
to encourage rust and corrosion of metal parts resulting
in premature deterioration or failure. Damage of this
nature is not covered by the factory warranty.
3.
Do not spray water directly at the instrument panel,
ignition switch, any other electrical components, or at
bearing housings and seals.
4.
Clean all plastic or rubber trim with a mild soap
solution or use commercially available vinyl/rubber
cleaners.
Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen touch-up
paint. Wax the equipment for maximum paint protection.
WARNING
Make sure the mower is parked on a solid and level
surface. Never work on a mower that is supported only
by a jack. Always use jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the mower is raised, place
chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not
raised.
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CAUTION
Do not loosen or remove bolts. Do not weld, drill,
modify, bend, or straighten a damaged rollover
protection structure.
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CAUTION
Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
muffler, and engine to prevent fires.
WARNING
NEVER
use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades are
extremely sharp and will cause serious injuries.
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