Operator`s manual

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MAINTENANCE
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners X
Check soft vinyl boot X
Check tire pressure X
Check engine oil level X
Lubricate X
Clean X X
Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.
Before each use
After each use
Every season
Before storage
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Readandfollowthemaintenancescheduleandthemaintenanceprocedureslistedinthissection.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECKFORLOOSEFASTENERS
• Make a thorough visual check of the Chip-N- Vac
for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.
Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECKVINYLBOOT
• Checkthesoftvinylboot(onfrontofhardtop)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
• 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oilthewheel
bearings. Use automotive wheel bearing type grease
or 20 weight oil.
WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning,
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
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 is
recommended at the start of each season. Check
the engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specications.
CLEANING
• Makesurethecart,thesideandfrontpanels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ns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muferarea.