Jacobsen Zero Turn Rotary Mower Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual - Notice

9 MAINTENANCE

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9.20 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________

Clean the mower and cutting units after each use. To prevent damage to the engine, do not wash the mower with the 

engine in operation. When possible, clean the mower with compressed air.

Use compressed air to clean the engine and the engine oil cooler fins. Do not pressure wash the engine.

Use clean water to wash your equipment.

Do not spray water at the control panel, ignition switch or other electrical components.

Clean all plastic or rubber parts with a weak soap solution or use commercially available rubber cleaners.

To keep the original high polish of the fiberglass parts, wax with a good grade of one-step cleaner wax.

Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen touch-up paint. Apply wax to the equipment for maximum paint 

protection.

NOTICE

Do not wash any part of the mower that is hot. Do not use the high-pressure spray or steam. Use cold water and 

automotive cleaners.

NOTICE

To use salt water or drain water is known to cause rust and corrosion of metal parts and can cause damage or 

failure. This damage is not included by the factory warranty.

CAUTION

To prevent fire, clean grass clippings and dirt from the cutting unit, drives, engine and exhaust components.

WARNING

Never use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a brush to remove grass clippings from the blades. The blades are 

sharp and can cause injuries.

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