Craftsman 536.886141 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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 maintenance chart is pro-
vided to assist the operator in properly
maintaining the snow thrower.
Some adjustments will need to be made pe-
riodically to properly maintain your snow
thrower.
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 controls.
Check controls to make sure they are
functioning properly.
° If any parts are worn or damaged, replace
immediately.
LUBRICATION CHART
Lubricate
Disc Drive
Plate Zerk
with a Hi
Temp
Moly
Grease,
SNOW THROWER
LUBRICATION - EVERY 25 HOURS
o Lubricate Disc Drive Plate every twenty-five
(25) hours and atthe end of the season and/
or before storage.
To Lubricate:
o Position speed selector lever in first gear.
Stand the snow thrower up on the auger
housing end.
° Remov_ the bottom panel (see second
figure on page 19 ).
Fdction Shaft
Wheel Disc
(Require
No ,'
LubricatiOn)
Friction
Wheel Grease
\ Bearing
Place coin in gap
between fdction
wheel and disc drive
-/plate
I !
_Grease Zerk
Point at wh grease
shoutd be visible
° "]'urn disc drive plate clockwise by hand
until grease zerk is clearly visible at front
center. See figure below.
o Place a coin or (a shim of equal thick-
ness) between the rubber friction wheel
and disc drive plate to prevent rubber fric-
tion wheel contacting the drive disc.
To grease zerk, use a hand grease gun,
lubricate with a Hi'Tamp EP Moly grease
See inset of second figure on this page.
DO NOT over fill or allow grease to come
in contact with the disc drive plate or fric-
tion wheel or damage will result, Fill zerk
only until grease becomes visible below
bearing assembly located under grease
zerk. See insert in figure above_
IMPORTANT" Remove coin and ensure that
a gap exists between friction wheel and disc
drive plate.
NOTE: Clean all excess grease found on
friction disc hub.
CAUTION: Do not allow grease to contact
friction wheel and disc drive plate.
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