Snow Engine Oil Change Procedure - Ariens 136cc Operation Manual

Servicing Your Engine

SNOW ENGINE OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE

RUN/STOP ROCKER SWITCH
1. Begin the oil change with a cold engine.
2. Start and run the engine for 1-2 minutes.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Place the rocker switch in the stop position.
5. Remove the snow safety key.
6. The body of the oil drain tube should be supported as the oil drain plug or cap
is removed. Support the body of the oil drain tube with a 14mm wrench in a
clockwise direction. Loosen the 10mm oil drain plug, or 16mm drain cap, by
turning it counter– clockwise. Remove the oil drain plug and crush washer, or cap.
7. Drain the oil completely.
8. Verify the oil drain tube is tight in the engine cylinder block: 36 NM & 320-330 in. lbs.
9. Reinstall the oil drain plug and crush washer, or cap. The crush washer must be reinstalled between the oil drain tube and oil drain
plug to prevent oil leakage. On Front Oil Drain, the use of Teflon tape or pipe thread sealer should be used to prevent oil leakage.
Tighten the oil drain plug, or cap to 31 NM & 270-280 in. lbs.
10. Refill the crankcase with the proper oil type and amount.
11. Checking oil with a dip stick; screw the dip stick cap down tightly,
then remove and check oil level.
SNOW ENGINE OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE
KEYED RUN/STOP SWITCH
1. Begin the oil change with a cold engine.
2. Start and run the engine for 1-2 minutes.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Remove the Stop/Run key.
5. The body of the oil drain tube should be supported as the oil drain plug is removed. Support the body of the oil drain tube with a
14mm wrench in a clockwise direction. Loosen the 10mm oil drain plug by turning it counter–clockwise. Remove the oil drain plug
and crush washer.
6. Drain the oil completely.
7. Verify the oil drain tube is tight in the engine cylinder block: 36 NM & 320-330 in. lbs.
8. Reinstall the oil drain plug and crush washer. The crush washer must be reinstalled between the oil drain tube and oil drain plug to
prevent oil leakage. Tighten the oil drain plug to 31 NM or 270-280 in. lbs.
9. Refill the crankcase with oil per snow manual instructions.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Engine oil affects performance and service life. Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil.
• 5W-30 oil is recommended for general use (synthetic oil is an acceptable alternative).
• The SAE oil viscosity and service classification are in the API label on the oil container.
Use API SERVICE category SJ engine oil, or higher.
CONTINUED
Engine Oil Capacities:
136cc - 16 oz (.473 liter)
179cc - 16 oz (.473 liter)
208cc - 16 oz (.473 liter)
223cc - 16 oz (.473 liter)
254cc - 20 oz (.591 liter)
Note: Total oil capacity could be as much as 4
additional ounces over volumes above due to
engine mounting angle and proper draining.
291cc - 32 oz (.946 liter)
306cc - 32 oz (.946 liter)
369cc - 38 oz (1.123 liter)
414cc - 38 oz (1.123 liter)
420cc - 38 oz (1.123 liter)
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