GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to op- erator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual. The maintenance chart is pro- vided to assist the operator in properly maintaining the snow thrower.

Some adjustments will need to be made pe-

riodically to properly maintain your snow thrower.

AFTER FIRST USE

Check for any loose or damaged parts.

Tighten any loose fasteners.

°Check and maintain the auger.

After each use, remove all snow and slush off the snow thrower to prevent freezing of auger or controls.

Check controls to make sure they are functioning properly.

°If any parts are worn or damaged, replace immediately.

LUBRICATION CHART

Lubricate

Disc Drive

Plate Zerk

with a Hi

Temp

Moly

Grease,

SNOW THROWER

LUBRICATION - EVERY 25 HOURS

o Lubricate Disc Drive Plate every twenty-five

(25)hours and atthe end of the season and/ or before storage.

To Lubricate:

o Position speed selector lever in first gear.

Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end.

°Remov_ the bottom panel (see second figure on page 19 ).

FdctionShaft

WheelDisc

(Require

No ,' LubricatiOn)

Friction

 

 

Wheel

Grease

 

\

Bearing

 

 

Place coin in gap

 

 

between fdction

 

 

wheel and disc drive

Point at wh grease

-/plate

shoutd be visible

I!

_GreaseZerk

°"]'urn disc drive plate clockwise by hand until grease zerk is clearly visible at front center. See figure below.

o Place a coin or (a shim of equal thick- ness) between the rubber friction wheel and disc drive plate to prevent rubber fric- tion wheel contacting the drive disc.

To grease zerk, use a hand grease gun, lubricate with a Hi'Tamp EP Moly grease See inset of second figure on this page.

DO NOT over fill or allow grease to come in contact with the disc drive plate or fric- tion wheel or damage will result, Fill zerk only until grease becomes visible below bearing assembly located under grease zerk. See insert in figure above_

IMPORTANT" Remove coin and ensure that a gap exists between friction wheel and disc drive plate.

NOTE: Clean all excess grease found on friction disc hub.

CAUTION: Do not allow grease to contact friction wheel and disc drive plate.

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Craftsman 536.886141 Lubrication Chart, Snow Thrower Lubrication Every 25 Hours, General Recommendations, After First USE