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Check Crankcase Oil Level
Figure 18
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Check Crankcase Oil Level
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Before starting engine and after each 8
hours of continuous use. Add the recommended motor oil as required.
NOTE: Over filling the engine can affect performance. Tighten
the oil fill cap securely to prevent leakage.
Change Oil
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Every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year, even if
the snowthrower is not used for fifty hours. Use a clean, high quality
detergent oil. Fill the crankcase to FULL line on dipstick (A
A, Figure 18). Be
sure original container is marked: A.P.I. service “SF” or higher. Do not use
SAE10W40 oil (as it may not provide proper lubrication).
See Chart for
oil recommendations
.
Drain Oil
– Position snowthrower so that the oil drain plug (A
A, Figure 19)
is lowest point on engine. When the engine is warm, remove oil drain plug
and oil fill cap and drain oil into a suitable container.
Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Refill crankcase with the rec-
ommended motor oil.
Full
Oil Drain Plug
Figure 19
A
MAINTENANCE
A
*
Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil consumption. Check
oil level more frequently.
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for
Reproduction
