Craftsman 486.24009 Operator's Manual

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CHECKFORLOOSEFASTENERS• Beforeeach use make a thorough visual check ofthe spreader for any bolts and nuts which may haveloosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.CHECK FOR WORN OF DAMAGED PARTS• Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.Repair or replace parts if necessary.CHECK TIRE INFLATION• Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use.CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond themaximum recommend pressure printed onside of tire.LUBRICATE (See figure 11)• Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to thesprocket and gear.• Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaftand on the axle at least once a year, or more often asneeded.• Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once ayear or more often as needed,OIL(annually)GREASE OIL(when needed) (annually)FIGURE 11LOCKED UP SPREADER• Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off theground.• Loosen all three nuts on the shaft support plate sothat the bolts can be turned easily with a wrench butcannot be turned by hand.• Spin the drive wheel and note how freely it spins andhow much noise the gear makes.• To free up wheel and gear, tap gently on the front orrear edge of the shaft support plate to move it slightlyforward or backward. You can also tap at the cornersof the plate to angle it slightly.• Spin the drive wheel after each adjustment to see if itspins more freely and if the gear noise is reduced.• Continue making slight adjustments until you find theposition where the drive wheel spins most freely andthe gear makes the least noise.• Secure the shaft support plate in this position byretightening all three nuts that you loosened.GEARSHAFT "X_SUPPORTPLATEFIGURE 12STORAGE• Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader anddry off before storing.• Store in a clean, dry area.

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