Craftsman 486.24516 Customer Responsibilities, Beforeeach Use, Engine Maintenance, Lubrication

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and follow the maintenancescheduleand the maintenanceprocedureslistedin thissection.

MAINTENANCE	SCHEDULE	_ "_ "_._'_.,,"_F
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.		_ _,,J_'_	"_/"
Check for loose fasteners		X
Check soft vinyl boot		X
I Check tire pressure		X
Check engine oil level		X
Lubricate		X
Clean		X	X

Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.

BEFOREEACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

•Make a thorough visual check of the Chipper Vac for any bolt_ and nuts which may have loosened.

RetiaE_en any loose bolts and nuts.

CHECK VINYL BOOT

•Check the vinyl boot (on front of hardtop) for wear. Replace 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.

Service Dates

&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 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 seasoCl,is recommended, Check the engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

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.

CLEANING

•Make sure the cart, the sides and front panel 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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