Craftsman 486.242112, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service. complete regular service.
Check for loose fasteners X Check for loose fasteners X
Check for worn or damaged parts X X Check for worn or damaged parts X X
Lubricate brush shaft bearings X Lubricate brush shaft bearings X
Lubricate wheel bearings X Lubricate wheel bearings X
Clean Sweeper X X Clean Sweeper X X
Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets X Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets X
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
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
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
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
Lubricate wheel bearings X
Clean Sweeper X X
Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets X Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets X
COVER
FLAT
WASHER
HEX
LOCK
NUT
HUB CAP
CLEAN
AND
GREASE
FIGURE 21
• Every two years, remove the wheels and clean the
sprockets, chains and 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 fl at
washer. See fi gure 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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the
procedures listed in the maintenance section.
Bef
ore each use
Bef
ore each use
After each use Twice a y
ear
Twice a y
ear
Ev
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Ev
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ore stor
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Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets X
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 fi gure 20.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SLOT
HEX BOLT
OIL BEARINGS HERE
FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 20
Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets X Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets X Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets X Clean/Lubricate chain and sprockets X
• 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