General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Maintenance Schedule; Cleaning - Craftsman 842.242560 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check unit for loose fasteners.
• Lubricate Discharge Chute with WD-40.
ONCE A YEAR
• Once a year you should chck and replace if worn,
V-belts, 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
the Snow Thrower with standard garden hose.
• Paint any exposed metal with spray bomb.
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax..
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