Craftsman 247.88854 owner manual Check V-belts, Check Friction Wheel, Engine Maintenance

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Gear Case

•The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory and does not require checking. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with two ounces of Shell Alvania grease.

Wheel Chain Case

•The wheel chain case is equipped with a grease fitting. A cold weather multi-purpose grease should be pumped (only two times) into chain case every 25 hours of operation. Exceeding this may cause grease to leak out of the chain case when warm.

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Figure 19: Lubrication Chart

Worm Gear

•Lubricate the worm gear on the chute crank once a season with a multi-purpose automotive grease.

NOTE: If you disassemble the snow thrower transmission, make sure to route the cable between the drive shaft and the gear shaft before reconnecting to support bracket for reassembly.

Bearings

•Once a season lubricate auger bearings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil.

•Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at least once a season. Remove wheels, clean and coat axles with multi-purpose automotive grease.

Auger Shaft

•Lubricate auger shaft at least once a season. Also lubricate the auger bearings at least once a season. Remove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft.

Check V-belts

Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation.

•Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing two self-tapping screws.

•Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively worn out belts.

Check Friction Wheel

Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation.

•Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. See Figure 20.

Self-Tapping

Screw

Self-Tapping

Screw

Figure 20

•Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the friction wheel drive hub.

•Also engage traction drive control and check if the friction wheel is making contact with the friction plate.

•If it does not make contact, adjust the traction drive cable following instructions and recheck the friction wheel.

•Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary. Refer to instructions on page 23.

Engine Maintenance

Engine Oil

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature.

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Contents 247.888540 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.ATable of Contents Warranty InformationSafe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Removing From Carton AssemblyAttaching Handle Assembly Loose PartsAttaching Chute Handle TabChute Hex Hex Bolt Flange Nut Keeper Attaching Chute Crank On the left side of the handle panel, placeCable Guide Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Shift Rod Outer side Fitting Slot Hex Jam Nut Flats Ferrule BarrelLamp Wiring Attaching Turn TriggersTraction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Final AdjustmentsAuger Control Skid ShoeMeets Ansi Safety Standards OperationKnowing Your Snow Thrower Operating Controls Stopping Snow ThrowerBefore Starting Engine Electric Starter To Start EngineStarting Instructions At a Glance Cold StartOperating Snow Thrower To Throw SnowBefore Stopping To Stop The Snow ThrowerOperating Tips Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesEngine Maintenance Check V-beltsCheck Friction Wheel Changing Oil Viscosity ChartChecking Oil Level Spark PlugService & Adjustments AdjustmentsAugers ServiceCarburetor Shave Plate and Skid ShoesFrame Assembly Auger Housing Chute Hairpin Clip CrankHex Nut Lock Washer Friction Wheel Idler Pulley Location Drive Belt Disc Drive BeltChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Drive CoverShift Arm Assembly Sprocket Spacer Pin Friction Wheel CarburetorSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub Preparing Snow Thrower OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Engine Carburetor Bowl DrainTROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionSnow 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 Garantia DE Información Especificaciones Del ProductoNumero De Modelo Practicas Seguras DE Operacion EntrenamientoMantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE Ferreteria Piezas de RepuestoPiezas Sueltas EnsambladoExtraccion De La Unidad De La Caja Herramientas RequeridasFijacion De La Canaleta Fijacion De La Manivela De La CanaletaPerno del carro, contratuerca hexagonal Arandela plana Soporte de la manija Inferior de la canaletaFijacion De La Vara De Cambios Fijacion De Los Cables Del EmbragueFijacion De Los Gatillos De Giro Cableado de la LámparaAjuste de la Zapata Deslizante Ajustes FinalesPresion De La Ruedas Ajuste del Control de la HélicePalanca De Cambios OperacionConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Figura Arrancador Eléctrico Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveLlenado De Gasolina Y Aceite Arranque Del MotorComo Apagar El Motor Para Enganchar El PropulsorEnganche De La Propulsion Enganche De Las Espirales Sin Fin Consejos De OperacionManejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Instrucciones Abreviadas de ArranqueMantenimiento Recomendaciones GeneralesLubricación Inspección de las correas en Inspección de la rueda de fricciónTabla de la Viscosidad Mantenimiento del MotorAceite De Motor Cambio de aceiteService & Ajustes AjustesReemplazo De La Correa ServiceHelices Correas de la espiral sin finNota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Correa propulsora PlanchaPinon Separador Eje Hexagonal Cubo hexagonal del pinon Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE Temporada Preparación del motorPreparación del Expulsor de Nieve Problema Causas posible Accion correctora Tabla DE Localizacion DE FallasTo purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement U.S.A. or Canada For in-home major brand repair serviceFor the repair or replacement parts you need Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio
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