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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Check Crankcase Oil Level
- 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
- 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 dip-
stick (
A
, Figure 11). 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
.
*
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.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE CHART
SNOWTHROWER
After Each Use
Remove the snow and slush off snowthrower to prevent
freezing of controls
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Perform snowthrower safety tests
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Check tire pressure
Check snowthrower for loose hardware
See Dealer Annually to
Lubricate control levers and linkages
Lubricate deflector hinge
Lubricate deflector motor (if equipped)
Lubricate chute rotation gear (if equipped)
ENGINE
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine oil level
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Change engine oil
Check muffler and muffler guard.
See Dealer Annually to
Replace spark plug
Check valve clearance
* Not required unless there are problems with engine
performance.
EMISSIONS CONTROL STATEMENT
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control de-
vices and systems may be performed by any non-road engine re-
pair establishment or individual. However, to obtain “no charge”
emissions control service, the work must be performed by a fac-
tory authorized dealer. See the
Emissions Warranty.
Drain Oil
– Position snowthrower so that the oil drain plug (
A
, Fig-
ure 12) is lowest point on engine. When the engine is warm, re-
move 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 recommended motor oil.
