Craftsman 486.248462 - Manual (Page 15)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITiES
• Read and foilow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you .
complete regular service. Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners X
Check belts for wear X X
Check scraoer and shoes for wear X
Cleanina
X X
Lubrication Section___________ X
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
• Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the snow thrower for any bolts and nuts which may
have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK BELTS FOR WEAR
• Visually check both of the "V' belts on the snow
thrower for wear or damage. Replace if the belt
cover has become torn, frayed of is worn through.
CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR
(Refer to figures 22 and 23 on page 16.)
• The scraper plate, skid shoes and leveling shoes
on the snow thrower are subject to wear through
normal use. To prevent damage to the spiral auger
housing, replace plate and shoes before wear is
excessive.
CLEANING
• Clean out any dirt and debris from auger and
impeller after each use.
• Before storing at the end of each season rinse out
the auger and impeller housing. Allow to dry
thoroughly.
• Before storing at the end of the season, paint any
exposed metal surfaces to protect from rust.
LUBRICATION
• Oil all pivot points on snow thrower lift mechanism.
• Oil upper and lower idler arm pivot points on the
clutch/idler assembly.
• Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the trigger
assembly on the lift handle and the chute tilt control
assembly and cables on the crank support tube.
See figure 21.
• Apply a small amount of oil between the inside of
the discharge chute and the top of the discharge
opening on the auger housing as needed to main­
tain easy rotation of the discharge chute. See
figure 21.
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