Craftsman 486.24504 Customer Responsibilities, Before Each USE Check for Loose Fasteners

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.

MAINTENANCE				SCHEDULE		_e_&_	_,o_	e
Fill in dates as			you		,_		e_-_e_	Service Dates
complete		regular		service.	_'___f
Check	for	loose		fasteners	X
Check	cover				X
Check	tire	pressure			X
Check	enqine		oil	level	X
Lubricate						X
Clean					X	X
Maintain enaine per instructions below and in enaine manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

•Make a thorough visual check of the Vac System for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.

CHECK COVER

•Check the cover, especially the front boot and the rear flap for wear. Replace cover if worn or damaged.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

•Check tire pressure regularly. Recommended tire pressure is 12-14 Lbs.

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual.

LUBRICATION

•At the beginning of each season, lubricate the latch, latch pivot bolt, and the axle where the hitch tongue pivots, with a light machine oil.

•At least once a season, grease or oil the wheel bearings. Use automotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight oil.

WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning,

lubricating or before performing any repairs or maintenance.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil'sSAE

viscosity grade according to your expected operating

temperature. SAE 30 grade oil is recommended for warm weather use. For cold weather use refer to the

engine manufacturer's Operating and Maintenance Manual.

•Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual.

•Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual.

•The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement at the start of each season is recommended. Check the engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

CLEANING

•Make sure the cart and top are cleaned after each use. Grass clippings and leaves left in the cart will mildew and cause damage if not cleaned out.

•Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling fins on the engine housing clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Be sure to remove all dirt and debris from muffler area.

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