Customer Responsibilities; Check For Loose Fasteners; Check Tire Inflation - Craftsman 486.24494 Owner's Manual

APPLICATION TIPS
• Reduce the flew setting for speeds slower than
3 M.P.H. and increase the setting for higher
speeds.
• To avoid misses or striping, overlap the previous
wheel tracks by approximately 4"- 5". The spread
width of the spreader is approximately 40".
• If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around
the edges and then spread between the border.
NOTE: Be careful when using the spreader around
ornamental plants because weed control chemi-
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For easiest application, first apply material across
both ends of the area. Two or three passes on each 4,
end are sufficient. Then apply material back and + "_
forth as shown. Use the end areas for turning i 'l'
around, shutting off the spreader as you enter the '1" _.._
end areas and turning the spreader on again as
your leave the end areas for your next pass. See ".
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Check for loose fasteners
Lubrication
Check tire inflation
Cleaninq
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
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CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
• Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the snow thrower for any bolts and nuts which may
have loosened. Refighten any loose bolts and nuts.
LUBRICATION
• Apply a few drops of oil to all moving parts.
CHECK TIRE INFLATION
• Keep tires inflated to 12 - 14 Ibs.
CLEANING
• Always empty spreader after each use, storing
leftover material in it's original bag.
• Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly after each
use.
• Empty the spreader, storing leftover material in it's
original bag.
• Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly before
storing
• Store in a clean, dry area.