CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
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Check tire pressure | X |
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Check enoin_oil level | X |
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Maintain enoine oer instructions below and in enoine manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
•Make a thorough visual check of the Chipper Vac for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.
Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK SOFT VINYL BOOT
•Check the soft vinyl boot (on front of hard top) for wear. Replace if worn or damaged.
CHECK T1RE PRESSURE
•Check tire pressure regularly. Recommended tire pressure is
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, lubricatethe latch,
latch pivot bolt, and the axle where the hitchtongue pivots,with a lightmachine oil.
•At least once a season, grease or oil the wheel bearings. Use automotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight oil.
&disconnect spark plug wire before clean- ing, lubricating or before performing any
repairs or maintenance.WARNING: Always stop engine and
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
•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 performanceand flooding usuallyindicatesthat the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual.
•The spark plug shouldbe cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recom- mended at the start of each season. Check the
engine manual for correctplug type and gap specifi- cations.
CLEANING
•Make sure the cart, the side and front panels and top are cleaned after each use. Grass clippingsand
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 coolingfins on the engine housing clean to permit properair circulationwhich is essentialto engine performanceand life. Be sure to remove all dirt and debris from muffler area.
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