CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES

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

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

 

Fill in dates as you

Service Dates

complete regular

service.

Check for loose fasteners

X

 

Check soft vinyl boot

X

 

Check tire pressure

X

 

Check engine oil level

X

 

Lubricate

 

X

Clean

X

X

Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

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

CHECK VINYL BOOT

Check the soft vinyl boot (on front of hard top) 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.

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

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 is recommended at the start of each season. Check the engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

CLEANING

Make sure the cart, the side and front panels 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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Craftsman 486.24717 manual Before Each USE, Cleaning, Check Tire Pressure