Craftsman 486.24516 - Manual (Page 22)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service. Service Dates
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 Chipper Vac for
any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.
Retiphten 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.
LUBRICATION
• At the beginning of each season, lubricate the latch,
latch pivot bolt, and the axle where the hitch tongue
pivots, with a iight machine oi).
• At least once a season, grease or oil the wheel
bearings. Use automotive wheel bearing type grease
or 20 weight oil.
A
WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before clean­
ing, 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 at the start
of each seasort.is recommended. Check the engine
manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
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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