Craftsman 536.885211 Operating Instructions Manual page 11

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
SERVICE
RECORDS
Fill in dates as
you complete
regular service
SCHEDULE SERVICE
DATES
Before After As Before Begin
Each first 12 Needed Storage r Each
Use Hours Season
Tighten All Screws & Nuts
Check Spark Plug
Check Drive Belts
Lubricate Chute Control Flange
Check Fuel p,/
Drain Fuel
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this snow thrower does not
cover items that have been subjected to op-
erator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain the snow thrower as instructed in
this manual. The above chart is provided to
assist the operator in properly maintaining
the snow thrower.
SNOW THROWER
AFTER FIRST USE
• Check for any loose or damaged parts
after each use.
• Tighten any loose fasteners.
AFTER EACH USE
• Run the machine to clear the auger of
SCOW.
• Remove all snow and slush from the snow
thrower to prevent freezing of auger or
controls.
LUBRICATION - AS REQUIRED
• Lubricate the flange on the discharge
chute before storage. See To Remove
Top Cover instructions on page 12.
• See Lubrication Chart diagram for
lubrication points and type of lubricant.
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LUBRICATION CHART
4,
Lubricate chute controlflange.
Coat flange with a clinging type
grease such as Lubdplate.
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ENGINE
SPARK PLUG
• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap
periodically. To service or replace spark
plug, see To Replace the Spark Plug
paragraph on page 15.
• Make sure that the spark plug is tightened
securely into the engine and the spark
plug wire is attached to the spark plug.
• If a torque wrench is available, torque
plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds.
• Clean the area around the spark plug
base before removal to prevent dirt from
entering the engine.