Craftsman 944.511580 - Manual (Page 8)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
A WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or discon­
nect powerhead from power source) before performing maintenance.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Inspect and dean unit and decals After each use
Check or replace tines Every 5 hours of operation
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
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.
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.