Craftsman 486.242241 - Manual (Page 13)

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Check for loose fasteners X
Check for worn or damaged parts X X
Lubricate brush shaft bearings X
Lubricate wheel bearings X
Clean Sweeper X X
Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets X
FIGURE 25
• Every two years, remove the wheels and clean the
sprockets, chains and gears found inside the wheel
housing. After cleaning, lubricate with an even coat of
light grease. To remove the wheel, pop off the hub cap
using a screwdriver and remove the lock nut and flat
washer. See figure 25.
CLEANING
• Clean sweeper housing with a soft brush or cloth.
• Clean debris from hopper bag with a brush or broom.
• Remove any material which has wrapped around
brushes or ends of brush shaft.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the
procedures listed in the maintenance section.
Bef
ore each use
After
each
use
Twice
a
year
Ev
ery
season
Bef
ore stor
age
Ev
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tw
o y
ears
Service Dates
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
• Clean the sweeper after each use.
• Inspect for worn or damaged parts, such as brushes
and wheels.
• Lubricate the brush shaft bearing twice a year with a
few drops of light weight oil. See figure 24.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SLOT
HEX BOLT
OIL BEARINGS HERE
FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 24
• Clean the sweeper and hopper bag thoroughly to help
prevent rust and mildew.
• To collapse the hopper bag for storage, remove the two
hopper support rods from the rear of the hopper.
• Store in a dry area.
CAUTION: Before storing the sweeper,
always empty the hopper bag to avoid
spontaneous combustion.
STORAGE
COVER
FLAT
WASHER
HEX
LOCK
NUT
HUB CAP
CLEAN
AND
GREASE