Maintenance/Storage; Customer Responsibilities; Check For Loose Fasteners; Check For Worn Of Damaged Parts - Craftsman 486.243232 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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
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 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 15.)
• 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.
FIGURE 15
GREASE
STORAGE
• Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
• Store in a clean, dry area.
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