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Craftsman 486.24223 Owner's Manual page 12

46" high performance lawnsweeper

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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and follow the maintenance
schedule and the
procedures listed in the maintenance section.
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Fill in dates as you
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complete regular service.
Se!vice Da!es
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
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 20.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
SLOT
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OiL BEARINGS HERE
FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 20
HEX BOLT
COVER
FIGURE 21
CLEAN S
AND
GREASE
HEX
LOCK
NUT
FLAT
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WASHER
HUB CAP j@
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 21.
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.
CAUTION:
Before storing
the sweeper,
always empty the hopper bag to avoid
spontaneous combustion.
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.
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