Textron Company Jacobsen GreensAire 24 Manual Tecnico página 19

7 MAINTENANCE
7.1 GENERAL ________________________________________________________________
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WARNING
Before you clean, adjust, or repair the
disengage all drives, lower aerator head to the ground,
stop engine, and disconnect spark plug wire to prevent
injuries.
Make sure the aerator is parked on a solid and level
surface. Never work on an
by a jack. Always use jack stands.
1. Adjustment and maintenance
performed by a
adjustments cannot be made, contact an authorized
Jacobsen Dealer.
2. Inspect the aerator on a daily basis. Establish a
maintenance schedule and keep detailed records.
aerator clean.
a. Keep the
7.2 ENGINE _________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT: A separate Engine Manual, prepared by
the engine manufacturer, is supplied with this unit.
Read the Engine Manual carefully until you are familiar
with the operation and maintenance of the engine.
Proper attention to the engine manufacturer's directions
will assure maximum service life of the engine. To order
a replacement Engine Manual contact the engine
manufacturer.
The proper break-in of a new engine can make a
considerable difference to the performance and life of the
engine.
Note: The aerator is designed to operate most efficiently at
the preset governor setting. Do not change the engine
governor settings or overspeed the engine.
During the break-in period, Jacobsen recommends the
following:
1. Operate modestly for the first 25 hours at reduced
engine speed.
2. Avoid full throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
3. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature before
operating at full load.
4. Change the oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
operation.
5. Refer to Section 9.2 and the Engine Manual for
specific maintenance intervals.
aerator ,
aerator that is supported only
should always be
qualified technician. If
b. Keep all moving parts properly adjusted and lubri-
cated.
c. Replace worn or damaged parts before operating
aerator .
the
d. Keep all fluids at their proper levels.
e. Keep shields in place and all hardware securely
fastened.
f. Keep tires properly inflated.
3. Long hair, jewelry, or loose fitting clothing may get
tangled in moving parts.
proper
4. Use the illustrations in the Parts Catalog as reference
for the disassembly and assembly of components.
5. Recycle or dispose of all hazardous materials
(batteries, fuel, lubricants, antifreeze, etc.) according to
federal, state, and local regulations.
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