Tires; Wheel Mounting Procedure; Care And Cleaning - Jacobsen 67962 Parts & Maintenance Manual

4.17 TIRES ___________________________________________________________________

1. Keep tires properly inflated to prolong tire life. Check
inflation pressure while the tires are cool. Inspect tread
wear.
2. Check pressure every 50 hours or once a month. Use
an accurate, low pressure tire gauge.
3. Keep tires inflated to 10-12 psi (69 -87 kPa).

4.18 WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE ____________________________________________

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.
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.
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.
3. Do not spray water directly at the instrument panel,
ignition switch, controller,
components, or at bearing housings and seals.
any other electrical
CAUTION
Unless you have the proper training, tools, and
experience, DO NOT attempt to mount a tire on a rim.
Improper mounting can produce an explosion which
may result in serious injury.
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.
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.
MAINTENANCE 4
23