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4.17 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________
Wash the mower and implements after each use. Keep the
equipment clean.
1.
Use compressed air to clean engine and radiator fins. A
special blow gun is available through Jacobsen Dealer.
2.
Use only fresh water for cleaning your equipment.
3.
Do not spray water directly at the instrument panel,
ignition switch, controller, any other electrical
components, bearing housings, or seals.
4.
Clean all plastic or rubber trim with a mild soap
solution or use commercially available vinyl/rubber
cleaners.
5.
To maintain the original high luster of the fiberglass,
periodically wax with a good grade of One-Step
cleaner wax.
Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen touch-up
paint. Wax the equipment for maximum paint protection.
4.18 RADIATOR _______________________________________________________________
Check coolant level daily. Radiator should be full and
recovery bottle should be up to the
cold
mark.
Drain and refill annually. Remove the radiator cap, open the
engine block drain and the radiator drain. Empty and clean
the recovery bottle.
Mix clean water with ethylene glycol based anti-freeze for
the coldest ambient temperature. Read and follow the
instructions on the anti-freeze container and engine manual.
Keep radiator air passages clean. Use compressed air (30
psi maximum) to clean the fins.
Check and tighten the fan belt. Replace clamps and hoses
every two years.
If you have to add coolant more than once a month, or add
more than one quart at a time, have a authorized Jacobsen
Dealer check the cooling system.
NOTICE
Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is hot.
Do not use high pressure spray or steam. Use cold water
and automotive cleaners.
NOTICE
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.
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 can cause serious injuries.
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WARNING
To prevent serious bodily injury from hot coolant or
steam blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator
cap while the engine is running. Stop the engine and wait
until it is cool. Even then, use extreme care when
removing the cap.
CAUTION
Do not pour cold water into a hot radiator. Do not
operate engine without a proper coolant mixture.
Install cap and tighten securely.
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