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Craftsman C459-52833 manual Maintenance

Models: C459-52833

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop 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.

Engine

 

Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine

Friction

maintenance and lubrication instructions.

Wheel

Lubrication

 

Drive and Shifting Mechanism

 

At least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation, remove rear

 

cover. Lubricate any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and the

 

shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray

 

lubricant. Refer to Figure 19.

Drive

 

IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off the rubber friction wheel and

Plate

drive plate.

 

Wheels

 

At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles

 

with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels.

 

Auger Shaft

 

At least once a season, remove the shear pins on auger shaft. Spray

 

lubricant inside shaft, around the spacers. Also lubricate the flange

 

bearings found at either end of the shaft. See Figure 20.

 

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

 

The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are

 

subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when

 

necessary.

 

To remove skid shoes:

 

1. Remove the carriage bolts (and washers if equipped)and hex flange

 

nuts which secure the skid shoes to the snow thrower.

 

2. Reassemble new skid shoes with previously removed hardware. Refer

 

to Figure 21.

 

To remove shave plate:

 

1. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it and the skid

 

shoes to the snow thrower housing.

 

2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage bolts are

 

to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.

 

NOTE: The reversible skid shoes may be turned over to increase their

 

lifespan. If steel shoes are turned they must also change sides.

 

Replacing Belts

 

To remove and replace either the auger belt or the drive belt, follow the

 

steps below and then proceed to the specific steps listed under respective

 

sub-headings.

 

1. Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge chute end by

 

removing the hairpin clip and the flat washer. See Figure 18.

 

2.Remove the plastic belt cover, located near the engine, by removing the three self-tapping screws that secure it. See Figure 22.

3.a. Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 23 securing the belt keeper bracket and remove the other bolt.

b.Push the belt keeper and bracket up off the engine pulley. See Figure 24.

Figure 19

Figure 20

Figure 21

Gear (Hex) Shaft

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C459-52833 specifications

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