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Craftsman 486.24595 Owner's Manual page 12

Tow broadcast spreader

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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and follow the maintenance
schedule and the maintenance
procedures
listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Check for loose fasteners
Check for worn or damaged parts
Check tire inflation
Cleaning
Lubricate
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Service
Dates
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the spreader for any bolts and nuts which may
have loosened. Retighten
any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK FOR WORN OF DAMAGED PARTS
Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.
Repair or replace parts if necessary.
CHECK TIRE INFLATION
Check if tires are adequately inflated before each
use. Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended
pressure,
CAUTION:
DO NOT inflate tires
beyond
the maximum
recommended
pressure
printed
on side of tire.
CLEANING
Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
LUBRICATE
(See figure 16.)
Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
sprocket and gear.
Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft
and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as
needed.
Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a
year or more often as needed,
OIL
GREASE
FIGURE 16
STORAGE
Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
Store in a clean, dry area.
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