Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations - Craftsman 247.88851 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
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the snow thrower as instructed in this manual. AL
• Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly.
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: Always stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing any maintenance or
adjustments.
Customer Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
DATES*
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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
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