ENGINE OIL LEVEL,
Inspection:
With the snowblower on a level surface, remove the oil filler cap and wipe
the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, but do not screw it
in. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommended
oil.
OIL FILLER NECK
OIL FILLER CAP AND DIPSTICK
UPPER LIMIT
OIL CAPACITY: 0.6 P (0.63 US qt. 0.53 Imp qt)
RECOMMENDED OIL:
Use high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturers’ requirements for service classification SE
or SF (Motor oils classified SE or SF will show this designation on the con-
tainer.) Select the appropriate oil viscosity for the average temperature in
b your area, as shown in the chart above. SAE 5W-30 is recommended for
general, all-temperature use.
CAUTION:
l Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life.
Nondetergent oils and 2-stroke engine oils are not recommended
because they have inadequate lubricating properties.
l Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine
damage. 17