Engine Maintenance - Craftsman 88690 - 250cc 28" Path Two Stage Snow Thrower Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Before performing anytypeofmaintenance/service, disengage all
controls and stoptheengine. W aituntilall moving partshavecometo
a completestop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainst t he
enginetoprevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglasses during
operation or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs.
Followthe maintenance schedulegiven below.This chart describes
serviceguidelinesonly. Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof
completedmaintenance tasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service
Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
EachUse
1st5 to 8 hours
Annuallyor 25 hours
Annuallyor 50 hours
Annuallyor 100 hours
BeforeStorage
Underheavyload or inhigh temperatures
1. Engineoil level
2. Looseor missinghardware
3. Unitand engine.
1. Engineoil
1. Engineoi11-
2. Controllinkagesand pivots
3. Wheels
4. Gearshaft and Augershaft
1. Engineoil
1. Sparkplug
1. Fuelsystem
= =
1. Check
2. Tightenor replace
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Change
2. Lubewith lightoil
3. Lubewith multipurposeautogrease
4. Lubewith lightoil
1. Change
1. Check/Change
1. Runengineuntilit stopsfrom lackof
fuel or add a gasolineadditiveto the
gas in thetank.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controls
Iand stop engine.Wait untilall movingpartshavecometo a complete
[stop.
Checking Engine Oil
1. Be sureengine is uprightand level.
2. Unscrewoil fill capfrom oil fillertubeand wipe dipstickclean.
3. Screwoil fill capback intooil fillertube. Tightensecurely.
4. Unscrewand removeoil fill cap from oil filler tube. Noteoil level.
If oil readingon dipstick isbelow"ADD"mark,slowlyadd oil to
reach"FULL"level.See Figure12.
5. Screwoil fill capback intooil fillertube. Tightensecurely.
6. Wipeawayany spilledoil.
Changing Engine Oil
Toavoidenginedamage,it is importantto:
• Checkoil levelbeforeeachuseand every eightoperatinghours.
• Changeoil afterfirst 5 to 8 operatinghoursand every 50 operat-
ing hoursor oncea seasonthereafter.
1. Placeengineleveland removesafety key.
2. Disconnectspark plug wireand keepit awayfrom sparkplug
(Referto next section). If connected,disconnectextensioncord
from powersource.
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Maintain oil level
at FULL
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