Maintenance; Maintenance Chart; Emissions Control Statement; Engine Maintenance - Craftsman C950-52122-0 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE CHART

SNOWTHROWER
After Each Use
Remove the snow and slush off snowthrower to prevent
freezing of controls
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Perform snowthrower safety tests
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Check tire pressure
Check snowthrower for loose hardware
See Dealer Annually to
Lubricate control levers and linkages
Lubricate deflector hinge
Lubricate deflector motor (if equipped)
Lubricate chute rotation gear (if equipped)

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.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Check Crankcase Oil Level - Before starting engine and after each 8
hours of continuous use. Add the recommended motor oil as required.
NOTE: Over filling the engine can affect performance. Tighten
the oil fill cap securely to prevent leakage.
Change Oil - Every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year, even if
the snowthrower is not used for fifty hours. Use a clean, high quality
detergent oil. Fill the crankcase to FULL line on dipstick (A, Figure 11). Be
sure original container is marked: A.P.I. service "SF" or higher. Do not use
SAE10W40 oil (as it may not provide proper lubrication). See Chart for
oil recommendations.
Drain Oil – Position snowthrower so that the oil drain plug (A, Figure 12)
is lowest point on engine. When the engine is warm, remove oil drain plug
and oil fill cap and drain oil into a suitable container.
Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Refill crankcase with the rec-
ommended motor oil.
ENGINE
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine oil level
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Change engine oil
Check muffler and muffler guard.
See Dealer Annually to
Replace spark plug
Check valve clearance
* Not required unless there are problems with engine
performance.
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil consumption. Check
oil level more frequently.
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MAINTENANCE