Maintenance Recommendations; Maintenance Schedule; Checks After Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 536.884581 Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
;SERVICE
RECORDS
Fill In dates as
you complete
regular service
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TightenAil Screws & Nuts j
CheckSparkPlug
CheckDriveBelts
Lubricate
ChuteControl
Flang_
CheckFue!
DrainFuel
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 user
• Tighten any loose fasteners,
AFTER EACH USE
. Run the machine to clear the auger of
SNOW_
• 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 !2_
, See Lubrication Chart diagram for
lubrication points and type of lubricant,
SCHEDULE
Before After As I Before Begin
Each first t2 Needed ,Storage Each
Use Hours Season
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LU BRICATION CHART
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Lubricate chute conlro] flang e
Coat flange wilh a clinging lype
grease such as Lubdplate
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG
11
SERVICE
DATES
• 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,,