SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

9.Reposition the friction wheel assembly in the snow thrower frame. Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. Refer to Figure 33.

10.Slide the hex shaft through the right side of the frame toward the left side and through the friction wheel assembly.

11.After making certain that the chain is on both the large and the small sprocket, align the hex shaft with the hex hub of the small sprocket, and slide the shaft through the sprocket.

NOTE: If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the chain. Realign the sprocket on the chain with the hex hub facing the right side of unit. Position the hex hub of the sprocket toward the friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on to the hex shaft.

12.Slide the spacer onto the end of the hex shaft.

13.Align the bearing on the right end of the hex shaft with the hole in the right side of the frame, then push the hex shaft to the left into position in the frame.

14.Slide the bearing onto the left end of the hex shaft and press into the hole on the left side the frame.

15.Place the belleville washer (rounded side toward head) onto the hex screw removed earlier, and insert the screw into the threaded hole of the hex shaft.

16.Gradually tighten the hex screw to fully seat the bearings in each side of the frame and to secure the hex shaft.

Figure 33

17.Position the frame cover on the bottom of the frame and secure with the self-tapping screws. Pivot the snow thrower down to it normal operating position.

NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING

Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service

Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Interval

 

Item

 

Service

Service Log

Each Use

1.

Engine oil level

1.

Check

 

 

2.

Loose or missing hardware

2.

Tighten or replace

 

 

3.

Unit and engine.

3.

Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st 5 - 8 hours

1.

Engine oil

1.

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25 hours

1.

Engine oil†

1.

Change

 

 

2.

Air cleaner

2.

Clean or replace

 

 

3.

Control linkages and pivots

3.

Lube with light oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50 hours

1.

Engine oil

1.

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annually or 100 hours

1.

Spark plug

1.

Clean, replace, re-gap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before Storage

1.

Fuel system

1.

Run engine until it stops from lack of

 

 

 

 

 

fuel or add a gasoline additive to the

 

 

 

 

 

gas in the tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

† Under heavy load or in high temperatures

 

 

 

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Craftsman 247.88045 manual Each Use Engine oil level Check, Gas in the tank † Under heavy load or in high temperatures
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247.88045 specifications

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In summary, the Craftsman 247.88045 lawn tractor is a powerful, user-friendly machine that combines advanced technology, ergonomic design, and durable construction. Whether you're maintaining a small yard or a larger landscape, this lawn tractor is a reliable partner for achieving a pristine lawn.
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