General

Recommendations

 

 

Periodically check all fasteners and make sure

Always observe safety rules when performing any

 

these are tight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

maintenance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover

_

WARNING:

 

Before lubricating, repairing, or

items that

have been subjected to operator

abuse

 

inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop

 

engine. Wait

until all moving parts have come

or negligence. To receive full value from the

 

 

to a complete

stop. Disconnect

spark plug wire

warranty,

operator must maintain the snow

thrower

 

and ground

it against the engine

to prevent

as instructed in this manual.

 

 

unintended

starting.

 

Follow the maintenance schedule given below.

 

 

 

 

 

Maintenance

Maint.

Tasks

Before

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use

hours

 

 

 

 

 

operation

Product:

 

 

 

Lubricate pivotpoints

 

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Clean

equipment

 

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Clean

skid shoe

 

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Check

V belts

 

 

 

Engine:

 

 

 

 

Check

engine oil

 

 

 

Change

engine oil

 

 

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Check

spark plug I

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Empty fuel system

Lubrication

Wheels: Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at least once a season. Pull ktick pin, remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multipurpose automotive grease. See Figure 7.

Oil

bearings

Klick Pin

, lubricant

Figure 7

Schedule

Every25 Every50 Before Service Dates

hours hours storage operation operation

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Gear Shaft: Lubricate the gear shaft with a good all-weather multi-purpose light grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation. Keep all grease and oil off the friction wheel and drive plate.

IMPORTANT: When lubricating engine or draining oil, avoid spillage onto transmission parts.

Gear Case: The worm gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 2 ounces of shell grease.

IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case. Damage to the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.

Drive and Shifting Mechanism: Remove rear cover. Oil any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting mechanism at least once a season. See Figure 8. Use engine oil or a spray

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Craftsman 247.88664 owner manual General Recommendations, Lubrication, Maintenance Tasks, Schedule, Product