Craftsman 247.88854 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Lubrication, Customer Responsibilities

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MAINTENANCE

General Recommendations

•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.

•Follow the maintenance schedule given below.

•Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.

•We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause damage to electric components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.

WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustment on your snow thrower.

Lubrication

For a view of the lubrication points on the snow thrower, see Figure 19.

Sprocket Shaft

•Lubricate the sprocket shaft with grease at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation.

IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the friction wheel and the drive plate.

Shifting Mechanism

•Lubricate the shifting mechanism and pivot points on the shift rod with engine oil at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation.

Traction Drive Control

•Lubricate cams on the ends of the control rods, which interlock the traction drive and auger controls, at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation with grease. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel.

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* Fill in dates as you complete regular service

Check; service if needed

SERVICE DATES*

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A 247.888540Warranty Information Table of ContentsTraining Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Attaching Handle Assembly AssemblyRemoving From Carton Loose PartsChute Hex Hex Bolt Flange Nut Keeper Attaching ChuteHandle Tab On the left side of the handle panel, place Attaching Chute CrankAttaching Shift Rod Attaching Clutch CablesCable Guide Outer side Fitting Slot Hex Jam Nut Flats Ferrule BarrelAttaching Turn Triggers Lamp WiringAuger Control Final AdjustmentsTraction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Skid ShoeKnowing Your Snow Thrower Meets Ansi Safety StandardsOperation Before Starting Engine Operating ControlsStopping Snow Thrower Starting Instructions At a Glance To Start EngineElectric Starter Cold StartTo Throw Snow Operating Snow ThrowerOperating Tips Before StoppingTo Stop The Snow Thrower General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Customer ResponsibilitiesCheck Friction Wheel Engine MaintenanceCheck V-belts Checking Oil Level Viscosity ChartChanging Oil Spark PlugAdjustments Service & AdjustmentsCarburetor ServiceAugers Shave Plate and Skid ShoesHex Nut Lock Washer Frame Assembly Auger HousingChute Hairpin Clip Crank Changing Friction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltFriction Wheel Idler Pulley Location Drive Belt Disc Drive CoverSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub Shift Arm Assembly Sprocket Spacer Pin Friction WheelCarburetor Preparing Engine OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Snow Thrower Carburetor Bowl DrainTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action TROUBLE-SHOOTINGSnow Thrower Safety and Decorative Labels Map Repair Parts Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 23358 Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 19 40 72 57 Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower 298 130B 301 396 340 300 264A 400 310 Key Part Description Qty Recoil Starter Carburetor Numero De Modelo Garantia DE InformaciónEspecificaciones Del Producto Entrenamiento Practicas Seguras DE OperacionMantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Piezas de Repuesto Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE FerreteriaExtraccion De La Unidad De La Caja EnsambladoPiezas Sueltas Herramientas RequeridasFijacion De La Manivela De La Canaleta Fijacion De La CanaletaArandela plana Soporte de la manija Inferior de la canaleta Perno del carro, contratuerca hexagonalFijacion De Los Cables Del Embrague Fijacion De La Vara De CambiosCableado de la Lámpara Fijacion De Los Gatillos De GiroPresion De La Ruedas Ajustes FinalesAjuste de la Zapata Deslizante Ajuste del Control de la HéliceConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Figura Palanca De CambiosOperacion Llenado De Gasolina Y Aceite Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveArrancador Eléctrico Arranque Del MotorEnganche De La Propulsion Como Apagar El MotorPara Enganchar El Propulsor Manejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Consejos De OperacionEnganche De Las Espirales Sin Fin Instrucciones Abreviadas de ArranqueLubricación MantenimientoRecomendaciones Generales Inspección de la rueda de fricción Inspección de las correas enAceite De Motor Mantenimiento del MotorTabla de la Viscosidad Cambio de aceiteAjustes Service & AjustesHelices ServiceReemplazo De La Correa Correas de la espiral sin finNota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Plancha Correa propulsoraPinon Separador Eje Hexagonal Cubo hexagonal del pinon Preparación del Expulsor de Nieve Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del motor Tabla DE Localizacion DE Fallas Problema Causas posible Accion correctoraFor the repair or replacement parts you need U.S.A. or Canada For in-home major brand repair serviceTo purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio