Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 842.240563 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this Vehicle does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this manuaL
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section
of this manual should be checked at least once each
season.
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Check and Adjust Upper V-Bell
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Check and Adjust Lower V-Belt
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Check and Adjust Snow Auger
Chain Tension
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Check and Adjust Lift Height
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Skid Shoes
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Discharge Chute Drive Tube
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the Snow Thrower with standard garden hose.
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BEFORE EACH USE
Check Snow Auger Chain Tension and lubncate.
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Check unit for loose fasteners.
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Check V-Belt Adjustments. (Belt Gages)
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Lubricate Discharge Chute with WD-40.
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ONCE A YEAR
• Once a year you should check and replace if worn,
V-Belts, Snow Auger Chain, Scraper and Skid
Shoes.
• Check Snow Auger and Straighten if necessary.
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CLEANING
Wash off any salt deposit which may have dried on
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