Bolens 247.77763 - Manual (Page 13)

MAINTENANCE
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
« The warranty on this chipper-shredder vacuum
does not cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, operator must maintain
the equipment as instructed in this manual.
• Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to maintain your equipment properly.
• All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments
section on page 15 of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Follow the maintenance schedule given below.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and
debris with a cloth or brush.
Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt and
debris from cooling fins (see Figure 15), air intake
screen and levers and linkage. This will help
ensure adequate cooling and engine speed.
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WARNING: Always stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing any maintenance or adjustments.
Lubrication
• Lubricate pivot points on the nozzle door height
adjustment levers according to chart below using
a light oil.
• Apply grease gun to the lube fittings found on the
front caster wheels according to chart below.
Cleaning
• Clean the chipper-shredder vacuum thoroughly
after each use.
• Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to dry
thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.
• Yearly or every 25 hours, whichever occurs first,
remove the blower housing and clean it to avoid
overspeeding, overheating and engine damage.
Clean more often if necessary.
NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not
recommended as it could contaminate the fuel system.
Change Engine Oil
• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SF, SG or SFI. Select the
oil’s viscosity grade according to your expected
operating temperature. Refer to page 9 of this
manual for viscosity chart.
Customer Responsibilities
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Maintenance Schedule
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Lube pivot points & casters
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Check engine oil
Change engine oil
Service air cleaner
Service spark plug
Service muffler
Clean engine
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