Mounting Wheels; Cleaning; Lubrication - Jacobsen Sand Scorpion Manuel De L'opérateur Et De Sécurité

6 MAINTENANCE

6.16 MOUNTING WHEELS _______________________________________________________

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WARNING
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.
1. Remove dirt, grease and oil from bolt threads. Do not
lubricate threads.
2. Position wheel on hub and inspect to insure full
contact between the mounting surface (seat pads)
of wheel and mounting surface of hub or brake
drum.

6.17 CLEANING _______________________________________________________________

1. Wash the tractor and implements after each use.
Keep the equipment clean.
CAUTION:
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equipment while it is hot. Do not use high
pressure spray or steam. Use cold water and
automotive cleaners.
2. Use compressed air to clean the engine.

6.18 LUBRICATION ____________________________________________________________

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WARNING
Before you clean, adjust, or repair this equipment,
disengage all drives, lower implements to the ground,
engage parking brake, and remove key from switch to
prevent injuries.
Periodically apply a small amount of lithium based grease
to the seat runners.
For smooth operation of all levers, pivot points and other
friction points that are not listed apply several drops of
SAE 30 oil every 50 hours or as required.
Note: Do not lubricate or grease rake attachment.
Grease lube points listed every 50 hours. Use grease that
meets or exceeds NLGI Grade 2 LB specifications.
GB-26
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Do not wash any portion of the
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3. Start all wheel bolts but do not tighten.
4. Finger tighten top nut, then rotate wheel so that the
opposite nut is at the top and finger tighten. Finger
tighten remaining nuts in (criss-cross) order; always
tighten nuts in top position.
5. Check and retorque daily until proper torque is
maintained.
CAUTION:
Unless you have the proper train-
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ing, tools and experience, DO NOT attempt to
mount a tire on a rim. Improper mounting can pro-
duce an explosion which may result in serious
injury.
3. Do not spray water directly at the ignition switch or
other electrical components on the instrument panel
or directly at bearing housings and seals.
4. Clean all plastic or rubber trim with a mild soap
solution or use commercially available vinyl/rubber
cleaners.
5. Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen
"Orange" touch-up paint. Wax the vehicle for
maximum paint protection.
Always clean the grease fitting before and after
lubricating. Apply grease with a manual grease gun and
fill slowly until grease begins to seep out. Do not use
compressed air guns.
Lube Points
1. Forward/reverse pedal pivot
2. Brake pedal pivot
3. Upper steering shaft
4. Steering fork
5. Lower steering shaft
Steering Chain
Spray chain lightly every 50 hours using a light lubricant,
such as WD 40.
Do not use grease or heavy chain lube.