Care And Cleaning; Radiator - Jacobsen Super LF 1880 Parts & Maintenance Manual

4 MAINTENANCE

4.17 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________

Wash the mower 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 effluent 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.

4.18 RADIATOR _______________________________________________________________

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WARNING
To prevent serious bodily injury from hot coolant or steam
blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator cap while
the engine is running. Stop the engine and wait until it is
cool. Even then, use extreme care when removing the
cap.
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CAUTION
Do not pour cold water into a hot radiator. Do not
operate engine without a proper coolant mixture.
Install cap and tighten securely.
Check coolant level daily. Radiator should be full and
recovery bottle should be up to the cold mark.
Drain and refill annually. Remove the radiator cap, open the
engine block drain, and the radiator drain. Empty and clean
the recovery bottle.
Mix clean water with ethylene glycol based anti-freeze for
the coldest ambient temperature. Read and follow the
instructions on the anti-freeze container and engine manual.
Check and tighten the fan belt annually. Replace clamps and
hoses every two years.
If you have to add coolant more than once a month, or add
more than one quart at a time, have a authorized Jacobsen
Dealer check the cooling system.
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4. Clean all plastic or 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.
!
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.
To clean radiator
1. Remove knobs (A) securing screen to oil cooler and
remove screen. Pull oil cooler forward to provide access
to radiator.
2. Use a blow gun to clean screen, oil cooler, and
radiator.
A
Figure 4D