Poulan PP521ES owner manual Changing the Engine Oil

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 25).

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 25).

Max fill: 18 oz. (0.5 l), type: automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher.

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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 145-150 in-lbs (17 N-m).

NOTE: Dipstick location may vary depending on engine type.

Figure 25

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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Figure 24

1. Oil fill cap/dipstick

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