Jacobsen Cushman Turf Truckster, Parts & Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE 5
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5.19 TOWING THE VEHICLE _____________________________________________________
If for any reason the vehicle needs to be towed follow the
procedures below:
1. If towing the vehicle with a tow-rope or chain an
operator is required to steer the towed vehicle and to
control the brakes.
2. Attach a tow-rope to the front vertical frame member
on either side of the vehicle only.
3. Shift transmission into Neutral and release parking
brake.
4. Slowly drive towing vehicle forward until tow-line is
pulled tight.
5. While towing, try to keep the tow-line taught at all
times. Be careful going down inclines and turning
corners.
Figure 5H
5.20 GOVERNOR OIL LEVEL ____________________________________________________
Suzuki Gas Engine only.
Check the oil level in the governor every 100 hours of
use. Check only when engine is cool. To check the level
remove the plug from the back side of the governor. Oil
level should be up to the level of the plug opening.
Governor Oil Capacity . . . . . . .1.5 oz. (44 me)
Oil Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAE 20W engine oil
If fluid level is low add the recommended oil type.
Remove the plug from the rear of the governor and
remove the plug from the top of the governor. Add SAE
20W motor oil until the oil begins to leak from the rear
port. Replace both plugs.
When replacing the plugs use Teflon
®
tape or a
Permatex
®
20 sealant (or equivalent pipe thread sealant)
on the threads of the plug.
Torque the plugs to 95 ±10 in lb (10.7± 1 Nm).
Figure 5I
WARNING
To prevent injury or vehicle damage the following
guidelines should always be followed.
• Never accelerate or stop suddenly when towing
a vehicle.
• Never change the direction of the vehicle
abruptly or make sharp turns on an incline
when towing a vehicle.
• Never tow the vehicle faster than 5 mph (8 km/
h). Towing at excessive speed could cause
either vehicle to lose proper steering control.
• Adjust your speed for weather and surface
conditions (rain, snow, ice, hills, etc.) when
towing.
• Use care when loading or unloading machine
onto a trailer or truck.
!
A Front Bumper Accessory (Part No. 894778)
is available for use with the Truckster. If a
Front Bumper is mounted to your vehicle,
make sure to follow the instructions included
with the bumper for proper connection of the
chain or tow rope.
Tow Line Attachment
Governor Oil
Level Check Plug
Governor Oil
Fill Plug