Sears 247.88853 owner manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Lubrication

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MAINTENANCE

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 the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.

•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.

Lubrication

LUBE

LUBE

LUBE

LUBE

IMPORTANT: Avoid spillage of oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.

Auger Shaft

•At least once a season, remove the shear bolts from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure 21.

Vent Plug

Shear Bolts

Bearings

Figure 21

Auger Bearings and Shaft

•Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil. See to Figure 21 .

Discharge Chute

•The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the chute crank should be lubricated at least every 25 hours of use. Apply the lubricant under the base of the chute and where the spirals contact the discharge chute. See Figure 22 .

Notes: For more details on the lube points, check the next four figures.

Figure 20: Lubrication Chart

Drive and Shifting Mechanism

•At least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation, remove rear cover. Lubricate any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and the shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant.

Chute Crank

Spirals

Lube under chute base

Figure 22

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Contents Snow Thrower Warranty Information Table of ContentsTraining Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance & Storage Hardware Pack Assembly Attaching Chute Crank Attaching ChuteAttaching Clutch Cables Attaching Turn Triggers Attaching Shift RodFinal Adjustments Lamp WiringChute Clean-Out Tool Auger ControlSkid Shoe Skid ShoeTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Operating Controls OperationKnowing Your Snow Thrower Before Starting Engine Stopping Snow ThrowerFill Oil To Start EngineElectric Starter Cold StartTo Engage Augers To Engage DriveTo Throw Snow Recoil StarterTo Stop The Snow Thrower Operating TipsBefore Stopping Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Check Friction Wheel Engine MaintenanceCheck V-Belts Checking Oil Level Spark PlugChanging Oil Nearby areas may exceed 150o F65oC. Avoid these areasAdjustments Service & AdjustmentsCarburetor ServiceAugers Replacing BeltPush Drive Belt Changing Friction Wheel RubberBetween the friction wheel plate. See Figure Reassemble new friction wheel rubber toCarburetor Preparing the Engine OFF-SEASON StorageProblem Cause Remedy TROUBLE-SHOOTING777I20727 Labels List & LocationRepair Parts Key Description Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Polo Green Powder Black Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow ThrowerPage Key Part Description Qty Recoil Starter Carburetor Numero De Modelo Garantia DE InformaciónCapacitación Practicas Seguras DE OperacionPreparación FuncionamientoSu responsabilidad Mantenimiento & Almacenamiento16-18 x Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE Ferreteria20 x Ensamblado Canaleta de descarga Fijacion De La CanaletaFijacion De La Manivela De La Canaleta Manija Pasador Casquillo plástico Manija de La canaletaSuperior De laFijacion De Los Gatillos De Giro Fijacion De La Vara De CambiosAjustes Finales Cableado de la LámparaHerramienta de limpieza de la canaleta Conozca Su Expulsor De Nieve OperacionConociendo a su expulsor de nieve Antes de poner en marcha el motor Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveLlenado De Aceite Para Poner En Marcha El MotorManejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Como Apagar El MotorEnganche De La Propulsion Presion De La Ruedas Enganche De Las Espirales Sin FinConsejos De Operacion Herramienta de limpieza de canale Broche de cabelloRecomendaciones Generales MantenimientoLubricacion Eje De EngranajesVerificar La Rueda De Fricción Verificar Las Correas EnAceite De Motor Mantenimiento Del MotorCambio De Aceite BujiaAjustes Service & AjustesService Correas de la espiral sin fin Plancha Raspadora Y Zapatas DeslizantesReemplazo De La Correa Nota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Correa propulsoraCubrierta del propulsor Cambio De La Goma De La Rueda De FriccionCarburador Preparación del motor Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del Expulsor de Nieve Carburador Drenaje del tazónTabla DE Localizacion DE Fallas Problema Causas Accion correctoraSears Parts & Repair Center Canada