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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Readand follow the maintenancescheduleandthe maintenanceprocedureslistedin thissection.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ "_ "_._'_.,,"_F
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service. _ _,,J_'_ "_/"
Check for loose fasteners X
Check softvinyl boot X
I Check tire pressure X
Check engine oil level X
Lubricate X
Clean X X
Maintain engine per instructionsbelow and in engine manual.
Service Dates
BEFOREEACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
• Make a thorough visual check of the Chipper Vac for
any bolt_ and nuts which may have loosened.
RetiaE_en any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK VINYL BOOT
• Check the vinyl boot (on front of hardtop) for wear.
Replace if worn or damaged.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
• Check tire pressure regularly. Recommended tire
pressure is 12-14 Lbs.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil
as instructed in the separate engine manual.
LUBRICATION
&
WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before clean-
ing, lubricating or before performing any
repairs or maintenance.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
• Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil
as instructed in the separate engine manual.
• Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should
be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual.
• The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement at the start
of each seasoCl,is recommended, Check the engine
manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
CLEANING
• At the beginning of each season, lubricate the latch,
latch pivot bolt, and the axle where the hitch tongue
pivots, with a light machine oil.
• At least once a season, grease or oilthe wheel
bearings. Use automotive wheel bearing type grease
or 20 weight oil.
• Make sure the cart, the sides and front panel and top
are cleaned after each use. Grass clippings and
leaves left in the cart will mildew and cause damage
if not cleaned out.
• Clean the engine regularly-with a cloth or brush.
Keep the cooling fins on the engine housing clean to
permit proper air circulation which is essential to
engine performance and life. Be sure to remove all
dirt and debris from muffler area.
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