Craftsman C944.511580 Maintenance Schedule Care and Maintenance Task, Tine Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or discon- nect powerhead from power source) before performing maintenance.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK

Check for loose fasteners and parts

Check for damaged or worn parts

Inspect and clean unit and decals

Check or replace tines

GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS

The warranty on this attachment does not cover items that have been sub-

jected to operator abuse or negli- gence. To receive full value from the

warranty, the operator must maintain the cultivator attachment as instructed

in this manual.

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS-

, Clevis pins

• Hitch pin clips

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact Sears Service Center for re-

placement of damaged or worn parts.

• Tine Guard - Discontinue use of cul-

tivator if tine guard is damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS

•After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

WHEN TO PERFORM

Before each use

Before each use

After each use

Every 5 hours of operation

TINE MAINTENANCE

_,WARNING: The tines will contin-

ue to spin after the engine stops or af- ter the throttle trigger has been re- leased. To avoid serious injury, make sure the tines have stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or dis- connect powerhead from power

source) before performing work on the tines.

'_WARNING: Always replace

tines that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Never attempt to straighten and reuse a damaged tine. Use only specified replacement tines. Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the tines to help avoid injury.