7 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
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7.2
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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A qualified technician must always do adjustments and maintenance. If the correct adjustments can not be made,
contact your Jacobsen Dealer.
Inspect the equipment according to the maintenance schedule and keep complete records.
a
Keep the equipment clean.
b
Keep all moving parts correctly adjusted and lubricated.
c
Replace worn or damaged parts before you operate the mower.
d
Keep all fluids at the correct level.
e
Keep the shields in position and all hardware tight.
f
Keep the tires correctly inflated.
When you make the adjustments or repairs, do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing.
Refer to the illustrations in the Parts Manual for the removal and assembly of parts.
When you discard hazardous materials (batteries, lubricants, fuel, anti-freeze), follow your local, state or federal-
recommended procedures.
7.3
ENGINE _________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT
- The mower includes a separate Engine Manual prepared by the engine manufacturer. Read the Engine
Manual and know the operation and maintenance of the engine. When you follow the engine manufacturer instructions,
you will make sure of the maximum service life of the engine. Replacement engine manuals are available from the
engine manufacturer.The operation and maintenance during the first 50 hours of a new engine can make a difference
to the performance and life of the engine.
During the first 50 hours of operation, Jacobsen recommends the following.
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Allow the engine to reach a temperature of at least 60° C (140° F) before operation at full load.
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Check the engine oil level two times each day. Higher than normal oil use can occur during the first 50 hours.
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Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 50 hours of operation.
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Check the fan belt.
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Refer to the Engine manual for specified maintenance intervals.If the injection pump, injectors or the fuel system
need service, contact your Jacobsen Dealer.
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WARNING
Before you clean, adjust or repair this equipment, push Mow switch to the OFF position, lower front and wing
cutter Decks to the ground, turn on the parking brake switch, stop the engine and remove the key. Make sure
the mower is parked on a solid and level surface. Never work on a mower that is lifted only by the jack. Always
use the jack stands.
NOTICE
Only use the tool attached to the key ring to open the engine hood catches.
NOTICE
The mower operates and cuts correctly at the preset governor setting. Do not change the engine governor
setting or over speed the engine.
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