Maintenance; General; Engine - Jacobsen Greens King 500A Series Technical Manual

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MAINTENANCE

8.1

GENERAL ________________________________________________________________

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WARNING
Before you clean, adjust, or repair this equipment,
disengage all drives, engage parking brake, and stop
engine to prevent injuries.
Whenever performing
carburetor adjustments, remove the spark plug wire,
and place the wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting and bodily injury.
1. Adjustment and maintenance should always be
performed by a qualified technician. If proper
adjustments cannot be made, contact an Authorized
Jacobsen.
2. Inspect the equipment on a regular basis, establish
a maintenance schedule, and keep detailed records.
a. Keep the equipment clean.
b. Keep all moving parts properly adjusted and
lubricated.
8.2

ENGINE _________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT: A separate Engine Manual, prepared by
the engine manufacturer, is supplied with this machine.
Read the engine manual carefully until you are familiar
with the operation and maintenance of the engine.
Proper attention to the engine manufacturer's directions
will assure maximum service life of the engine. To order
replacement engine manuals contact the engine
manufacturer.
The proper break-in of a new engine can make a
considerable difference to the performance and life of the
engine.
NOTICE
The mower is designed to operate and cut most
efficiently at the preset governor setting. Do not change
the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
During the break-in period, Jacobsen recommends the
following:
1. Operate machine modestly for the first 25 hours at
reduced engine speed.
2. Avoid full throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
3. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature before
operating at full load.
maintenance other than
c. Replace worn or damaged parts before operating
the machine.
d. Keep all fluids at their proper levels.
e. Keep shields in place and all hardware securely
fastened.
f. Keep tires properly inflated.
3. Long hair, jewelry, or loose fitting clothing may get
tangled in moving parts.
4. Use the illustrations in the Parts Catalog as
reference for the disassembly and reassembly of
components.
5. Recycle or dispose of all hazardous materials
(batteries, fuel,
according to local, state, or federal regulations.
6. Wash the mower and accessories after each use.
Keep the equipment clean.
7. Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen
Orange touch-up paint.
4. Change the engine oil after the first 20 hours of
operation.
5. Refer to Section 10.2 and Engine Manual for
specific maintenance intervals.
MAINTENANCE
lubricants, anti-freeze,
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