Jacobsen ZB Series, Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
8.25 CARE AND CLEANING _________________________________________________
Clean the mower and cutting units 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.
Use clean water to wash your equipment.
Do not spray water at the instrument panel, ignition switch, controller or other electrical components or at bearing
housings and seals.
Clean all plastic or rubber parts with a weak soap solution or use commercially available rubber cleaners.
To keep the original high polish of the plastic parts, wax with a good grade of one-step cleaner wax.
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. Use cold water and automotive cleaners.
CAUTION
It is important not to use high pressure water or air to clean radiator fins.
Do not pressure wash engine.
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.
NOTICE
Only use low pressure clean water when cleaning bearings, the ingress of water shortens the service
life of the bearing. All bearings must be lubricated after cleaning, this forces any water which has
found a way into the bearings back out.
CAUTION
To prevent fire, clean grass clippings and dirt from the cutting units, drives,
engine and exhaust components.
WARNING
Never use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a brush to remove grass clippings from the blades.
The blades are sharp and can cause injuries.