Wheel Mounting Procedure; Care And Cleaning - Jacobsen 67983 Maintenance Manual

5 MAINTENANCE

5.18 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.

5.19 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________

Clean the mower and implements after each use. Keep
the equipment clean.
compressed air to clean mower.
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
(30 psi (2.1 BAR) maximum).
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, or any other electrical
components, or at bearing housings and seals.
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Whenever possible,
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 torque daily until torque is maintained, 85-
95 ft.lbs. (115-128 Nm).
4. Clean all plastic or rubber components with a mild
use soap solution and warm water, or use commercially
available vinyl/rubber cleaners.
Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen
touch-up paint. Wax the equipment for maximum paint
protection.
Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
muffler, and engine to prevent fires.
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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CAUTION
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WARNING