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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule
Before Each Use
Check the blower housing and impeller.
Check condition of collection bags.
Clean muffler and rear frame area.
Clear rear screen in hood (equipped models only)
Every 25 Hours
Lubricate the machine.
Every 50 Hours
Check the condition of the blower drive belt
Check the Blower Housing and Impeller
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface.
Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
turn off the ignition and remove the ignition key.
2. Inspect the blower housing and impeller for wear
or damage and replace worn parts as necessary.
Check the Condition of the Collection
Bags
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface.
Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
turn off the ignition and remove the ignition key.
WARNING
Under normal use the bag will deteriorate and
wear. Objects could exit a worn bag at high
speeds. Thrown objects could cause injury to
you or bystandards.
Check bag frequently for tears and holes.
Replace worn bags.
2. Inspect the bags for damage, wear, tears and
holes.
3. Replace worn or damaged bags.
Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in
Grease: Use grease fittings when present.
Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts
when grease fittings are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Red Grease (p/n
5022285) is recommended, automotive-type high
temperature, lithium grease may be used when this is
not available.
Oil: Generally, all moving metal parts should be
oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep
oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to
wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after
lubrication.
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Figure 51. Lubrication Points
Figure
51.
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