Agri-Fab Mow-N-Vac 45-04072 - Manual (Page 18)

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MAINTENANCE
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners X
Check cover X
Check tire pressure X
Check engine oil level X
Lubricate X
Clean X X
Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.
Bef
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After each use Ev
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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.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
•
Make a thorough visual check of the Vac System for any
bolts and nuts which may have loosened. Retighten any
loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK COVER
•
Check the cover, especially the front boot and the rear
flap for wear. Replace cover if worn or damaged.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
•
Check tire pressure regularly. Recommended tire
pressure is printed on tire.
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
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature. SAE 30
grade oil is recommended for warm weather use. For cold
weather use refer to the engine manufacturer's Operating
and Maintenance Manual.
• 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 season is recommended. Check the engine manual
for correct plug type and gap specifications.
CLEANING
• Make sure the cart 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.