MAINTENANCE
Inspecting the Auger Blades/ Scraper Bar
Before each session, inspect the auger blades for wear.
When an auger blade edge or the scraper bar has worn down have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the auger blades and the scraper bar (Figure 23).
NOTE: Auger blades and scraper bar are wear items and may have to be replaced after extended use.
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| Figure 23 |
1. Auger blades | 2. Scraper bar |
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Changing the Engine Oil
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
The engine oil will be hot. Avoid skin contact with the used engine oil.
1.Move snowthrower to a level surface.
2.Run snowthrower until all fuel has been depleted.
3.Remove ignition key.
4.Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug and remove the oil drain plug. Tip the snowthrower backward and drain the used oil in the oil drain pan (Figure 24).
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Figure 24
1. Oil drain plug
5.After draining the used oil, return the snowthrower to the operating position.
6.Install the oil drain plug and torque to
NOTE: Dipstick location may vary depending on engine type.
7.Clean around the oil filler cap/dipstick (Figure 25). 1 
Figure 25
1.Oil fill cap/dipstick
8.Unscrew and remove the oil fill cap/dipstick (Figure 26).
9.With the snowthrower in the operating position, care- fully pour oil into the oil fill hole until "Full" on the fill cap/dipstick line (Figure 26).
Max fill: 18 oz. (0.5 l), type: automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher.
Fill if oil |
is below |
“Add” |
on the |
GLSVWLFN |
Fill if oil is |
below letter |
“L” on the |
¿OOHUFDS |
Figure 26
10.Screw in the oil fill cap/dipstick and hand tighten it securely.
11.Wipe up any spilled oil.
12.Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center.
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