Maintenance; Emissions Control Statement; Change The Oil - Craftsman C950-52060-0 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Snowthrower
After Each Use
Remove accumulated snow and slush from the unit to prevent
freezing of controls
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Perform impeller safety tests
Every 25 Hours or Annually
Check snowthrower for loose hardware
Adjust auger control cable if necessary
See Dealer Annually to
Ensure rubber auger wear is not affecting performance
Engine
First 5 Hours
Change oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine oil level
Every 50 Hours or Annually
Change engine oil
Check muffler and muffler guard.
Annually
Replace spark plug
Check valve clearance *
* Not required unless problems are noted with engine
performance. See authorized dealer.

Emissions Control Statement

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions
control devices and systems may be performed by any
non-road engine repair establishment or individual.
However, to obtain "no charge" emissions control service,
the work must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.
See the Emissions Warranty.
18

Change the Oil

Remove Oil
Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be
disposed of properly. Do not discard with household waste.
Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer
for safe disposal / recycling facilities.
1. With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark plug
wire (A, Figure 12) and keep it away from the spark
plug.
Note: To access the spark plug wire, you must first
remove the snow hood from the engine. See Replace
the Spark Plug in this section.
Figure 12
2. Tilt the unit back slightly, then remove the oil drain cap
(B, Figure 13). Drain the oil into an approved receptacle.
3. After the oil has drained, install and tighten the oil drain
cap.
B
Figure 13
A