Maintenance - Craftsman 247.88852 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.
• Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly.
Customer Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Lubricate pivot points
Clean snow thrower
Clean shave plate
Clean skid shoes
Check V-belts
Check friction wheel
rubber
Check engine oil
Change engine oil
Check spark plug
Check muffler
Empty fuel system
* Fill in dates as you complete regular service
Check; service if needed

MAINTENANCE

• All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual should be checked at
least once each season.
• Follow the maintenance schedule given below.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
WARNING:
disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing any maintenance or
adjustments.
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Always stop the engine and
SERVICE DATES*