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Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
First 5 Hours
Change oil
Before Each Use
Check engine oil level
Perform the auger safety test
After Each Use
Remove accumulated snow and slush to prevent freezing of the
controls, wheels, discharge chute, and auger
Every 25 Hours or Annually
Check snowthrower for loose hardware
Check auger control cable adjustment
Check rubber auger for wear; replace if necessary
Every 50 Hours or Annually
Change engine oil
Annually
Replace sparkplug
Check valve clearance *
*
Not required unless problems are noted with engine
performance. See an authorized service dealer for this item.
Change Oil
Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be disposed of
properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your
local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal or
recycling facilities.
Remove Oil
1. With engine off but still warm, remove the key and then
disconnect the sparkplug wire (A, Figure 6) and secure it away
from the sparkplug.
NOTE: To access the sparkplug wire, you must remove the
snow hood from the engine.
2. Remove the oil drain plug (B, Figure 7) and tilt the
snowthrower slightly to drain the oil into an appropriate
container.
3. After the oil has drained, install and tighten the oil drain plug.
Add Oil
1. Ensure the snowthrower is level.
2. Clean the oil dipstick area of any debris.
3. See Specifications for the oil capacity.
4. Remove the oil dipstick (A, Figure 1) and wipe it with a clean
cloth.
5. Add oil slowly into the engine oil fill (B).
6. Wait one minute and then insert the oil dipstick and turn it
clockwise to tighten.
7. Remove the oil dipstick and check the oil level.
8. If necessary, add oil until the level reaches the full mark (C) on
the oil dipstick. Do not overfill.
9. Insert and tighten the oil dipstick securely.
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