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

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 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.
!
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 damaged
parts replaced immediately.
2. Once the ROPS has been subjected to any form of impact it
should be replaced.
CAUTION
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 3.18.
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.
!
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.
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.
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