SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

NOTE: If you’re replacing the friction wheel assembly as a whole, discard the worn part and slide the new part onto the hex shaft.

Follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble components. If you’re disassembling the friction wheel and replacing only the rubber ring, proceed as follows:

1.Remove the four screws which secure the friction wheel’s side plates together. See Figure 32.

2.Remove the rubber ring from between the plates.

3.Reassemble the side plates with a new rubber ring.

NOTE: When reassembling the friction wheel assembly, make sure that the rubber ring is centered and seated properly between the side plates. Tighten each screw only one rotation before turning the wheel clockwise and proceeding with the next screw. Repeat this process several times to ensure the plates are secured with equal force (between 6 ft-lbs and 9 ft-lbs).

4.Slide the friction wheel assembly back onto the hex shaft and

follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble

Figure 32

components.

 

5.Perform the Drive Control Test outlined earlier in the Service and Maintenance section.

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

 

ServiceService Log

Each Use and every 5

1.

Engine oil level

1.

Check

 

hours

2.

Loose or missing hardware

2.

Tighten or replace

 

 

3.

Unit and engine.

3.

Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st 5 hours

1.

Engine oil

1.

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annually or 25 hours

1.

Spark plug

1.

Check

 

 

2. Control linkages and pivots

2. Lube with light oil

 

 

3.

Wheels

3.

Lube with multipurpose auto grease

 

 

4. Gear shaft and Auger shaft

4. Lube with light oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annually or 50 hours

1.

Engine oil

1.

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annually or 100 hours

1.

Spark plug

1.

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before Storage

1.

Fuel system

1.

Run engine until it stops from lack

 

 

 

 

 

of fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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