Sears 247.8867 - Manual (Page 11)

The Maintenance Check List is supplied to assist the
operator in proper maintenance of the snow thrower.
This is only a check list; instructions lor adjustments
will be found in the Adjustments/Repairs section of this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically
to properly maintain your snow thrower.
All adjustments in Adjustments/Repairs section of this
manual should be checked at least once a season. The
following should be performed more than once each
season.
All Bolls and Nuts—Should be checked often to make
certain they are tight, preferably after each use.
Engine and Snow Thrower—Lubricate as instructed
in the following section.
LUBRICATION
Engine Lubrication—Check Oil Level before starting
engine and every 5 hours of operation. Oil level must
be maintained between the ‘‘Full” and “Add” marks
on dipstick. Referto “To Service Engine” instructions
on page 8.
Change Oil after first 2 hours of operation and every
25 hours thereafter. Change at least once a year if the
snow thrower is not used for 25 hours.
To drain oil, position snow thrower so the oil drain plug
is the lowest point on the engine. Remove oil drain plug
and oil fill cap . See figure 17. Drain oil into a suitable
container. Oil will drain more freely when warm.
Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Refill
crankcase with SAE 10W30 motor oil. SAE 5W30 motor
oil may be substituted when temperature is consistently
20®F. or lower.
Oil Cap/>^
Dipstick
Drain-^-
Plug
figure 17,
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must be between
full and add mark
Drive Chain—Using engine oil, lubricate the drive
chain after each 10 hours of operation and before
storage as follows.
1. Make certain the speed select lever is in Neutral.
Tip the snow thrower forward so it rests on the
housing.
2. There are two openings in the bottom cover. The
drive chain can be oiled through the left opening.
Turn the left wheel by hand to rotate the chain so
the entire chain can be lubricated.
Pivot Points—Grease pivot slots and pivot arms (both
sides of unit) before each season, before storage and
after each 10 hours of operation, using a multi-purpose
automotive grease. See figure 18. After applying
grease, work the weight transfer lever back and forth
to distribute the grease.
NOTE
Rgure 18 is shown with the wheel removed
for clarity only. It is not necessary to
remove the wheel to lubricate the pivot
slots and pivot arms.
Pivot
Transmission—The transmission is lubricated at the
factory and does require not additional lubrication. If
the transmission is disassembled for service, lubricate
with 12 ounces of Benalene grease. Order pari number
737-0223 (10 ounce tube) through your nearest Sears
Service Center.
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