Craftsman 536885211 - Manual (Page 11)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
SERVICE
RECORDS
Fill in dates as
you complete
regular service
SCHEDULE SERVICE
DATES
Before
Each
Use
After
first 12
Hours
As
Needed
Before
Storage Begin
Each
Season
Tighten AH Screws & Nuts
Check Spark Plug
Check Drive Belts
Lubricate Chute Control Flange
Check Fuel
Drain Fuel
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 above chart is provided to
assist the operator in properly maintaining
the snow thrower.
SNOW THROWER
AFTER FIRST USE
• Checkfor any loose or damaged parts
after each use.
• Tighten any loose fasteners.
AFTER EACH USE
• Run the machine to clear the auger of
snow.
• Remove all snow and slush from the snow
thrower to prevent freezing of auger or
controls.
LUBRICATION' AS REQUIRED
• Lubricate the flange on the discharge
chute before storage. See To Remove
Top Cover instructions on page 12.
• See Lubrication Chart diagram for
lubrication points and type of lubricant.
LUBRICATION CHART
Coal flange wi№ aclinging
grease such as Lubriplate.
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG
• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap
periodically. To service or replace spark
plug, see To Replace the Spark Plug
paragraph on page 15.
• Make sure that the spark plug is tightened
securely into the engine and the spark
plug wire is attached to the spark plug.
• If a torque wrench is available, torque
plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds.
• Clean the area around the spark plug
base before removal to prevent dirt from
entering the engine.