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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 22).
NOTE:
Auger blades and scraper bar are wear items and
may have to be replaced after extended use.
Figure 22
1. Auger blades
2. Scraper bar
Changing the Engine Oil
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to
warm it. Warm oil
fl
ows better and carries more contami-
nants.
The engine oil will be hot. Avoid skin contact
with the used engine oil.
Figure 23
1. Oil drain plug
1
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 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.
7. Clean around the oil
fi
ller cap/dipstick (Figure 24).
8. Unscrew and remove the oil
fi
ll cap/dipstick.
9. With the snowthrower in the operating position, care-
fully pour oil into the oil
fi
ll hole until "Full" on the
fi
ll
cap/dipstick line (Figure 25).
Max
fi
ll: 18 oz. (0.5 l), type: automotive detergent oil
with an API service classi
fi
cation of SJ, SL, or higher.
Figure 24
1. Oil
fi
ll cap/dipstick
1
1
10. Screw in the oil
fi
ll 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.
Figure 25
Fill if oil is
below letter
“L” on the
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Fill if oil
is below
“Add”
on the
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