Craftsman 486.24515 - Manual (Page 20)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Rll in dates as you
complete reguleir service. Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners X
Check soft vinyl boot X
Check tire oressure X
Check enoine oil level K
Lubricate X
Clean X X
Maintain engine per instructions below and n enoine 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.
Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK SOFT 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.
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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 is recom­
mended at the start of each season. Check the
engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifi­
cations.
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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