Jacobsen 63281, Technical Manual

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OPERATION 6
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6.9 DAILY MAINTENANCE______________________________________________________
1. Park the mower on a flat, level surface. Engage
parking brake and stop the engine.
2. Grease and lubricate all points if required.
3. To prevent fires, wash the mower after each use.
a. Use only fresh water for cleaning your
equipment.
Note: Use of salt water or affluent 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.
b. Do not use high pressure spray.
c. Do not spray water into the cooling fins or the
engine air intake.
Note: Do not wash a hot or running engine. Use
compressed air to clean the engine.
4. Fill fuel tank at the end of each operating day. Do
not fill above the fuel strainer shoulder. Close fuel
valve when unit is not in use.
Use clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline, 86 octane
minimum.
Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use an
approved container, the spout must fit inside the fuel filler
neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to transfer fuel.
5. Store fuel according to local, state or federal
ordinances and recommendations from your fuel
supplier.
6. Check the engine oil at the start and end of each
day, before starting the engine. If the oil level is low,
remove the oil filler cap and add oil as required. Do
not overfill.
WARNING
Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank, or add
fuel, when the engine is running or while the engine is
hot.
Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or drain
the fuel tank indoors.
Do not spill fuel and clean spilled fuel immediately.
Never handle or store fuel containers near an open
flame or any device that may create sparks and ignite
the fuel or fuel vapors.
Be sure to reinstall and tighten fuel cap securely.
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