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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 contami-
nants.
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 key.
4.
Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug (1),
remove the oil drain plug, and tip the snowthrower
backward and drain the used oil in the oil drain pan.
5.
After draining the used oil, return the snowthrower to
the operating position.
6.
Install the oil drain plug (1) and torque to 145-150
In-lbs (16-17 N-m).
NOTE: Dipstick location may vary depending on engine
type.
7.
Clean around the oil fill cap/dipstick (2).
8.
Unscrew and remove either side mounted filler cap
dipstick or high oil fill dipstick (3).
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.
Max fill: 18 oz. (0.5 L), type: automotive detergent oil
with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher.
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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