General Recommendations; Maintenance - Craftsman 247.88790 Owner's Manual

General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
• The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower
as instructed in this manual.
• Follow the maintenance schedule given below.
• Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
_ ARNING:
Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before
performing any maintenance or adjustments.
Maintenance Schedule
Tasks Before After After first Every 25 Before Once a Service Dates
each use each use 2 hours hours storage season
operation operation
Lubricate pivot points
Lubricate drive
mechanism, hex
gear shaft
Grease wheel shaft
Check chute cables _
Clean equipment
Clean skid shoe ./
Check V belts
Check friction wheel
rubber
Check engine oil
Empty fuel system ,/
Lubrication
• Drive Mechanism: Once a season or after every
25 hours of operation, remove rear frame cover and
lubricate any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings,
and shafts with engine oil or lubricant spray.
IMPORTANT: Avoid oil spillage on rubber friction
wheel and aluminum drive plate.
• Hex Gear Shaft: Once a season, lubricate the hex
shaft with a penetrating oil, but not grease,
• Gear Case: The gear case is lubricated with
grease at the factory and does not require regular
lubrication. However, if disassembled for any
reason, lubricate with 2 ounces of Shell Alvania
TM
grease (part # 737-0168). Before reassembling,
remove old sealant and apply new sealant.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case, since
damage to the seals could result.
• Wheels: Once a season, remove the bolt from
each wheel and take the wheel off the axle. Apply a
multipurpose automotive grease on the shaft
before putting back the wheels.
• Shift Rod: Use a grease or light oil to lubricate the
rotating parts of the shift rod after 25 hours of
operation.
• Pivot Points: All pivoting points on the snow
thrower should be lubricated with a light oil once a
season.
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