Craftsman 247.88455.1 - Manual (Page 14)

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Maintenance & Service
Drive Belt
NOTE: To replace the Drive Belt, you must first follow Auger Belt
instructions. Replace the drive belt before reassembling the new auger
belt.
1. Remove hairpin clip and pivot rod from unit. See Figure 15.
2. Maneuver control arm out and disconnect drive cable.
3. Pull idler pulley on right hand side out, releasing tension on drive
belt. Remove drive belt from idler pulley and transmission pulley.
See Figure 16
4. Rotate control arm in order to maneuver belt from unit. Remove
belt and replace with new belt.
NOTE: Be sure to maintain position of the multi-speed pulley
assembly so that the belt locator pin in the top position.
5. Reassemble in the exact opposite order.
6. After reassembly is completed, be sure to adjust the auger cable.
Refer to the “Adjusting Auger Cable” instructions on Page 13 of this
manual.
Checking Oil Level
Before operating snow thrower, check the oil level by following steps
below.
1. With engine on level ground, oil
must be to FULL mark on dipstick.
2. Stop engine and wait several
minutes before checking oil level.
Remove oil fill cap and dipstick.
3. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil
fill hole and tighten snugly.
4. Remove dipstick and check. If oil is not up to the FULL mark on
dipstick, add oil.
Changing Oil
Change engine oil after first two hours of operation and every 25 hours
thereafter. In order to change oil, you will have to first drain the used
engine oil from the engine and then refill with fresh oil.
1. Drain oil while engine is warm. Remove oil drain plug located at the bot-
tom of the recoil starter of the engine. Catch oil in a suitable container.
2. When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain plug securely.
3. Remove the dipstick from the oil fill. For location of the oil fill, see
Figure 7. Pour fresh oil slowly through the plug. Replace dipstick.
4. Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to the FULL mark on
the dipstick.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve
starting in cold weather, they could also result in higher oil consump-
tion when used above 32˚ F. Check your snow thrower’s engine oil
level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running
low on oil. See the Viscosity Chart in Figure 17.
Figure 17
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