6 MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
GB-24
6
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
6.1 GENERAL ________________________________________________________________
Adjustment and maintenance should always be
performed by a qualified technician. If proper adjustment
cannot be made, contact an Authorized Jacobsen
Distributor. Refer to Section 6.2 for recommended
maintenance intervals.
1.
Inspect the equipment on a regular basis, establish a
maintenance schedule and keep detailed records.
• Keep the tractor and attachments clean.
• Keep all moving parts properly adjusted and lubri-
cated.
• Replace worn or damaged parts and decals before
operating the machine.
• Keep battery electrolyte at proper levels and bat-
tery connections clean.
• Keep shields in place and all hardware securely
fastened.
• Keep tires properly inflated.
2.
Do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing when
making adjustments or repairs.
3.
Use the illustrations in the Parts Catalog as
reference for the disassembly and reassembly of
components.
4.
Recycle or dispose of all hazardous materials
(batteries, lubricants, etc.) according to local, state
or federal regulations.
6.2
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION SCHEDULE ________________________________
A - Add or Adjust C - Clean I - Inspect L- Lubricate R - Replace
I
Pack bearings with NLGI Grade 2 (Service Class GB)
II
Manual grease gun with NLGI Grade 2 (Service Class LB).
III
SAE 30W Heavy Duty Engine Oil
IV
Light lubricant
WARNING
To prevent injury, lower implements to the ground,
disengage all drives, engage parking brake, turn off
power, remove key from switch and disconnect power
connector before making any adjustments or
performing maintenance.
Make sure the tractor is parked on a solid and level
surface. Never work on a tractor that is supported
only by the jack. Always use jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the tractor is raised, place
chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not
raised
!
!
CAUTION:
Be careful to prevent entrapment of
the hands and fingers between moving and fixed
components of the machine.
!
Recommended Inspection and Lubrication Intervals
Every
8
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
5
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Every
500
Hours
Yearly
See
Section
Lubricant
Type
Batteries
C-I
5.4, 5.5
Parking Brakes
I-A
A
6.7
Grease Fittings
L
7.1
II
Steering Chain
I-L
7.1
IV
Tires
I-A
6.3
Wheel Bearings
A-L
I
Rear Axle
I
7.2
III