Section 5: Engine And Snowthrower Maintenance; Engine Maintenance; Checking Engine Oil Level And Adding Oil To Engine; Changing The Engine Oil - Troy-Bilt 5210R Owner's/Operator's Manual

After the very first two hours that you operate your
snowthrower, change the engine oil. After this initial
engine oil change, change the engine oil every 25
hours of operation (or at the end of the snow throwing
season, whichever comes first).
To change the engine oil:
1. Start the engine. Allow it to warm up to operating
temperature.
2. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF.
3. Fold a piece of cardboard (approximately 3 inches
by 6 inches) lengthwise into a shallow "V". See
Figure 5-2.
4. Use a 3/8-inch open end wrench (or an adjustable
wrench) to loosen (not remove) the engine oil
drain plug (Figure 5-2, Item B).
5. Place the folded cardboard beneath the drain
plug as shown in Figure 5-2.
6. Place a container (minimum capacity of 1 quart)
underneath the end of the cardboard to catch the
draining oil.
Changing the Engine Oil
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
SECTION 5: ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER
MAINTENANCE
Before each use, check the engine oil level. Also,
while using the snowthrower, stop the engine and
check its oil level every five hours of operation.
To check the engine oil level:
1. Shut the engine off.
2. Unscrew the dipstick (Figure 5-1, Item A). Use a
clean cloth to wipe the dipstick.
3. Re-insert the dipstick into the oil fill tube. Firmly
screw the dipstick all the way back into the oil fill
tube.
4. Unscrew the dipstick and check the oil level. It
should be between the FULL and ADD marks on
the dipstick.
5. If the oil level is low, add oil as follows:
A. Remove the dipstick.
B. Insert the clean funnel into the oil fill tube.
C. Slowly pour oil into the funnel. While pouring,
stop frequently, remove the funnel, reinstall the
dipstick, then remove it and check the oil level.
Don't overfill the engine with oil.
D. When the engine oil level is correct, securely
reinstall the dipstick.
Checking Engine Oil Level
and Adding Oil to Engine
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
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