Craftsman 247.88855 owner manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Customer Responsibilities

MAINTENANCE

General Recommendations

•Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

•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.

•All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Follow the maintenance schedule given below.

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

WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments.

Customer Responsibilities

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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PRODUCT	Clean snow thrower
	Clean shave plate
	Clean skid shoes
	Check V-belts
	Check friction wheel
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	Check muffler
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*Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check; service if needed

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