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MAINTENANCE
8.16 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.
8.17 ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)________________________________
A ROPS has been installed on this mower at the factory.
Inspect it periodically and follow operating procedures
described in the Safety & Operation Manual.
!
CAUTION
Do not loosen or remove bolts. Do not weld, drill,
modify, bend, or straighten a damaged rollover
protection structure.
8.18 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.
2. Use only fresh water for cleaning your equipment.
NOTICE
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, or any other electrical components,
or at bearing housings and seals.
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Whenever
possible,
use
1. Remove dirt, grease, and oil from stud thread. Do not
lubricate threads.
2. Position wheel on hub and inspect to ensure 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 retorque daily until torque is maintained,
85-95 ft.lbs. (115-128 Nm).
1. Regularly inspect the seat, seat belt, mounting
hardware, and any accessories within the ROPS.
Replace all damaged parts immediately.
2. Once the ROPS has been subjected to any form of
impact it should be replaced.
3. Check and retorque all hardware. All replacement
components used for the ROPS must be as
specified in the parts list.
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.