Service and maintenance, Warning – Craftsman 247.88833 User Manual
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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.
Figure 34
interval
item
Service
Service Log
Each Use
Engine oil level
1.
Loose or missing hardware
2.
Unit and engine.
3.
Check
1.
Tighten or replace
2.
Clean
3.
1st 5 - 8 hours
Engine oil
1.
Change
1.
25 hours
Engine oil†
1.
Control linkages and pivots
2.
Change
1.
Lube with light oil
2.
50 hours
Engine oil
1.
Change
1.
Annually or 100 hours
Spark plug
1.
Clean, replace, re-gap
1.
Before Storage
Fuel system
1.
Run engine until it stops from lack of
1.
fuel or add a gasoline additive to the
gas in the tank.
† Under heavy load or in high temperatures
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®.
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