Product Manual

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MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Readandfollowthemaintenancescheduleandthemaintenanceprocedureslistedinthissection.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
1. MakeathoroughvisualcheckoftheMow-N-Vac
for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.
Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECKVINYLBOOT
2. Check the soft vinyl boot (on front of hard top) for
wear. Replace if worn or damaged.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
3. Check tire pressure regularly. Recommended tire
pressure is 12-14 Lbs.
CHECKENGINEOILLEVEL
4. Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual.
CHECK AIR FILTER
5. Check air lter before each use. Clean if dirt is
present. Refer to instructions on page 14.
LUBRICATION
1. 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.
2. 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
1. Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual.
2. 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 page 14 or
the separate engine manual.
3. 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
1. 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.
2. 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 muffler area.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you complete
regular service.
Before each use First 5 to 8 hrs.
25 hrs. or
every season
50 hrs. or
every season
After each use
Check engine oil level X
Check tire pressure X
Check soft vinyl boot X
Check for loose fasteners X
Clean X X
Change engine oil X X*
Check air lter pre-cleaner X
Check air lter cartridge X
Service air lter pre-cleaner X**
Service air lter cartridge X**
Replace spark plug X
Lubricate X
Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.
*Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
**Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty.
Service Dates
Before storage
100 hrs. or
every season