Craftsman 486.24847 Owner's Manual page 16

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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complete regular service. ,_e__e_ 'y
Check for loose fasteners X
Cleaning X
Lubricate X
Service Dates
CHECK FORLOOSEFASTENERS
Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the front end scoop for any bolts and nuts which
may have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and
nuts.
CLEANING
• After each use, clean off any dirt and debris from
the scoop bucket lift frame.
• Before storing at the end of each season, rinse off
the scoop bucket and scoop lift frame. Allow to dry
thoroughly. Paint any exposed metal surfaces to
protect from rust.
• Store in a clean, dry area.
LUBRICATION
• Lightly oil all pivot points on the scoop lift mechanism.
• Lightly oil the surface on the scoop bucket where
the attachment lift frame pivots.
• Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the trigger
assemblies on the lift handle and dump handle.
PROBLEM
Scoop won't lock into
raised/transport postion.
Scoop bucket won't lock into level
position.
Lift handle trigger won't release
scoop from the transport position.
Dump handle trigger won't
release bucket to dump.
CAUSE
1. Index rod is jamming.
2. Frame is hitting the tilt stop
brackets.
1. Dump control pin is not aligned with
the tilt bracket.
1. Index rod is jamming.
2. Lift cable is not adjusted properly.
1. Dump control cable is not adjusted
properly.
2. Latch mechanism is not adjusted
properly.
CORRECTION
1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides.
2. Adjust the tilt stop brackets as
instructed on page 14.
1. Adjust tilt bracket and lift straps as
instructed on page 14.
1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides.
2. Adjust cable nuts as instructed on
page 11.
1. Adjust parts as instructed for figure
16 on page11.
2. Adjust parts as instructed for figure
22 on page 14.
Bucket is becoming more difficult 1. Debris is lodged between bucket 1. Remove all debris from between the
to tilt up or down. assembly and lift frame, bucket assembly and lift frame.
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