Sears Craftsman 536.886531 - Manual (Page 15)

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIÜTIES
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli­
gence To receive full value from the warranty, operator
must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments v/itl need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your snow thrower
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each
season
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 Con­
trols
® Check controls to make sure they are functioning
properly
» If any parts are worn or damaged, replace imme­
diately
SNOW THROWER
LUBRICATION - EVERY FIVE HOURS
® Lubricate the flange on the discharge chute every
five (5) hours during use and before storage (See
Fig 17)
® See Lubrication Chart diagram on page 25 for lu­
brication points and type of lubricanf
LUBRICATION - EVERY TEN HOURS
® Auger Shaft - For storage, lubricate auger shaft ( See
Fig 16} with a ciinging type grease such as Lubriplate
When replacing shear bolts, remove shear boils and
lubricate auger shaft (see To Replace Shear Bolt
paragraph on page 22)
• The chute control rod, used to change the direction
of the snow discharge, needs to be lubricated ire-
quenfly and before storage (See Fig 17)
® See Lubrication Chart diagram on page 25 for lu- _
bricalion points and type of lubricant
LUBRICATION > EVERY 25 HOURS
® Disc Drive Plate - Using a hand grease gun, lubricate
with a Hi Temp EP Moly grease, zerk located be­
neath the disc drive plate (See Fig 18 inset) every 25
hours and at the end of the season and/or before
storage To grease zerk, turn disc drive piate clock­
wise by hand until zerk is clearly visible at front
center DO NOT overfill or allow grease lo come in
contact with the disc drive plate or friction wheel or
damage will result Fill zerk only until grease becomes
visible below bearing assembly located under grease
zerk. See Lubrication Chart on page 25
LUBRICATION - BEFORE STORAGE
® Remove both wheels, grease (any automotive type
grease) both axles (See Fig 15) and replace wheels
Do this al least once a year and/or prior lo storage
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