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.
7.Clean around the oil filler cap/dipstick (Figure 24).
8.Unscrew the oil fill cap/dipstick and remove it (Figure 24).
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.
Use Figure 25 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected:
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Figure 23
1.Oil drain plug
4.Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug, remove the oil drain plug, and tip the snowthrower backward and drain the used oil in the oil drain pan (Figure 23).
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.
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Figure 24
1. Oil fill cap/dipstick
Figure 25
Fill if oil |
is below |
“Add” |
on the |
dipstick |
Fill if oil is |
below letter |
“L” on the |
filler cap |
Figure 26
NOTE: 10W30 synthetic oil is acceptable for use in cold temperatures.
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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