Agri-Fab VAC-N-GO 45-0407-131, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners X Check for loose fasteners X
Check cover X X
Check tire pressure X X
Check engine oil level X X
Lubricate X X X X
Clean X X X X X X X X X X
Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.
Bef
ore each use
After each use
Ev
ery season
Bef
ore stor
age
Bef
ore stor
age
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
Check engine oil level X X
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Check cover
Check tire pressure
Check engine oil level
Lubricate
Clean
Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.
Bef
ore each use
Check engine oil level
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
complete regular service.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
• Make a thorough visual check of the Vac System for any
bolts and nuts which may have loosened. Retighten any
loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK COVER
• Check the cover, especially the front boot and the rear
fl ap for wear. Replace cover if worn or damaged.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
• Check tire pressure regularly. Recommended tire
pres sure is printed on tire.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as
in struct ed in the sep a rate engine manual.
LUBRICATION
• At the beginning of each season, lubricate the latch,
latch pivot bolt, and the axle where the hitch tongue
pivots, with a light ma chine oil.
• At least once a season, grease or oil the wheel bearings.
Use automotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight
oil.
WARNING:
Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before clean ing,
lubricating or before per form ing any repairs
or maintenance.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classifi cation SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature. SAE 30
grade oil is recommended for warm weather use. For cold
weather use refer to the engine manufacturer's Operating
and Maintenance Manual.
• Check
oil level
before each use. Maintain engine oil as
in struct ed in the sep a rate engine manual.
• Service
air cleaner
every 25 hours under nor mal
conditions. Clean every few hours under ex treme ly
dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and fl ooding
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 season is rec om mend ed. Check the engine manual
for correct plug type and gap spec i fi ca tions.
CLEANING
• Make sure the cart and top are cleaned after each use.
Grass clippings and leaves left in the cart will mildew
and cause dam age if not cleaned out.
• Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep
the cooling fi ns on the engine housing clean to permit
proper air circulation which is essential to engine
per for mance and life. Be sure to remove all dirt and
debris from muffl er area.