Jacobsen AR331, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 8
8.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ______________________________________________
A qualified technician must do any adjustment and all maintenance. If the correct adjustments can not be made,
contact your Ransomes Jacobsen Dealer.
Inspect the equipment according to the maintenance schedule and keep complete records for warranty
purposes.
1. Keep the equipment clean.
2. Keep all moving parts correctly adjusted and lubricated.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts before you operate the mower.
4. Keep all fluids at the correct level.
5. Keep the shields in position and all hardware tight.
6. Keep the tyres inflated to the recommended pressure.
When you do any maintenance, do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing.
Refer to the illustrations in the Parts Manual for the removal and assembly of parts.
When you discard hazardous materials (batteries, lubricants, fuel, anti-freeze), follow your local, recommended
procedures.
8.2 ENGINE _____________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT - An engine manual, prepared by the engine manufacturer, is either included with the mower or is
available on our website. Read this engine manual to understand the operation and maintenance of the engine.
When you follow the engine manufacturer instructions, you will make sure of the maximum service life of the
engine. The replacement engine manuals are available from the engine manufacturer.
During the first 50 hours of operation, Jacobsen recommends the following.
1 Allow the engine to reach a temperature of at least 60° C (140° F) before operation at full load.
2 Check the engine oil level two times each day. Higher than normal oil use can occur during the first 50
hours.
3 Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 50 hours of operation.
4 Check the alternator belt.
5 Refer to the Engine manual for specified maintenance intervals.If the injection pump, injectors or the
fuel system need service, contact your Jacobsen Dealer.
WARNING
Before you clean, adjust or repair this equipment, ensure the cutter switch is in the OFF position.
Lower all the cutting units to the ground, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key.
Make sure the mower is parked on a solid and level surface. Never work on the mower that is only held
by a jack. Always use the jack stands.
NOTICE
Only use the tool attached to the key ring to open the engine hood catches.
NOTICE
The mower operates and cuts correctly at the preset governor setting.
Do not change the engine governor setting or run at more than safe engine turns.