Maintenance - Craftsman 486.242211 Owner's Manual

42" lawnsweeper
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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and follow the maintenance
schedule and the
procedures listed in the maintenance section.
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Check for loose fasteners
Check for worn or damaged parts
Lubricate brush shaft bearings
Lubricate wheel bearings
Clean Sweeper
Clean/Lubricate
chain and sprockets
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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 figure 25.
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OIL BEARINGS HERE
FLAT WASHER
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
SLOT
HEX BOLT
HEX BOLT
FLAT WASHER
SPACER
FLAT WASHER
HUB CAP
FIGURE
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HEX LOCK NUT
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 flat washer. See figure 26.
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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