Maintenance - Craftsman 486.24237 Owner's Manual

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.
Service Dates
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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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 20.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SLOT
OIL BEARINGS HERE
FLATWASHER
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 20
Every two years, remove the wheels and clean the
gears found inside the wheel housing. After cleaning,
lubricate with an even coat of light grease. To remove
the wheel, pop off the hub cap using a screwdriver and
remove the lock nut and flat washer. See figure 21.
HEX BOLT FLAT WASHER
FLAT WASHER
SPACER
HUB CAP
HEXLOCK NUT
FIGURE 21
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.
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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.