Wheel Mounting Procedure; Care And Cleaning - Jacobsen LF 3400, Kubota V1305-E, 5 Gang, 2WD Parts & Maintenance Manual

4 MAINTENANCE

4.18 WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE ____________________________________________

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Make sure the tractor is parked on a solid and level
surface. Never work on a tractor that is supported only by
the jack. Always use jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the tractor is raised, place
chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not
raised.

4.19 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________

Wash the tractor and implements after each use. Keep the
equipment clean.
Note: 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.
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.
Note: Use of salt water or affluent water has been known
to encourage rust and corrosion of metel parts resulting
in premature deterioration or failure. Damage of this
nature is not covered by the factory warranty.
3. Do not spray water directly at the instrument panel,
ignition switch, controller or any other electrical
components, or at bearing housings and seals.
GB-22
WARNING
1. Remove dirt, grease and oil from stud thread. Do not
lubricate threads.
2. Position wheel on hub and inspect to insure full contact
between mounting surface of wheel and hub or brake
drum.
3. Finger tighten all hardware then torque hardware in
criss-cross order; always tighten nuts in the top
position.
4. Check and retorque daily until torque is maintained,
85-95 ft.lbs. (115-128 Nm)
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.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
muffler and engine to prevent fires.
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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.
CAUTION