Craftsman 247.88845 manual Service And Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule, Interval, Service Log

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

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.

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.

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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. Control linkages and pivots		2. 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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