Craftsman 486.242211 Lawn Sweeper User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
 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
HEX BOLT FLAT WASHER
FLAT WASHER
HEX LOCK NUT
HUB CAP
SPACER
FIGURE 25
• Everytwoyears,removethewheelsandcleanthe
gearsfoundinsidethewheelhousing.Aftercleaning,
lubricatethegearswithanevencoatoflightgrease.
Toremovethewheel,popoffthehubcapandremove
thelocknutandatwasher.Seegure25.
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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the
procedures listed in the maintenance section.
Before each use
Aftereachuse
Twiceayear
Everyseason
Before storage
Everytwoyears
ServiceDates
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gure24.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SLOT
HEX BOLT
OIL BEARINGS HERE
FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 24
• 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.
CAUTION: Before storing the sweeper,
alwaysemptythehopperbagtoavoid
spontaneouscombustion.
STORAGE