Instruction 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. Do not exceed the maximum pressure listed on
the side of the tires.
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 15.
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
Always use STA-BIL® 360 Performance in every tank
to prevent ethanol related fuel problems. STA-BIL®
is the only approved fuel stabilizer for use in Agri-Fab
equipment.
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classi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.
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 15 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