Wheel Mounting Procedure; Care And Cleaning; Rollover Protection Structure (Rops) - Jacobsen R-311T Maintenance Manual

4 MAINTENANCE

4.18 WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE ____________________________________________

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

4.19 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________

Wash the mower and implements after each use. Keep
the equipment clean.
NOTICE
Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is
hot or with engine running. 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 your
Jacobsen Dealer.
2. Use only fresh water for cleaning your equipment.
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.

4.20 ROLLOVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE (ROPS) ________________________________

A Rollover Protection System (ROPS) is included with
this mower. Inspect it periodically and follow operating
procedures described in Safety and Operation Manual.
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CAUTION
Do not loosen or remove bolts, do not weld, drill,
modify, bend, or straighten a damaged structure.
1. The seat, the seat belt, mounting hardware, and any
accessories within the ROPS should be inspected
regularly and all
immediately.
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damaged parts replaced
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.
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.
See Section 3.19.
3. Do not spray water directly at the instrument panel,
ignition switch, controller, or any other electrical
components, or at bearing housings and seals.
4. Clean all plastic and rubber trim with a mild soap
solution or use commercially available vinyl/rubber
cleaners.
Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen
touch-up paint. Wax the equipment for maximum paint
protection.
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CAUTION
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.
2. Once the ROPS has been subjected to any form of
impact it should be replaced.
3. Check and retorque all hardware. All replacement
components used for the ROPS must be as
specified in the Jacobsen Parts List.
4. Only operate the mower with the ROPS folded when
absolutely necessary. There is no roll over
protection with the ROPS folded.
5. Seat belts must be worn whenever operating the
mower with the ROPS in the raised and locked
position. Always keep seat belt snugly adjusted. DO
NOT use seat belts with the ROPS folded.