Husqvarna 96183000100 Owner's Manual page 13

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.
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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 flows better and carries more
contaminants.
The engine oil will be hot. Avoid skin contact
with the used engine oil.
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, remove
the oil drain plug, and tip the snowthrower backward
and drain the used oil in the oil drain pan (Figure 23).
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Figure 23
1. Oil drain plug
MAINTENANCE
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.
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1. Oil fill cap/dipstick
7. Clean around the oil filler cap/dipstick (Figure 24).
8. Unscrew the oil fill cap/dipstick and remove it
(Figure 25).
9. With the snowthrower in the operating position, care-
fully pour oil into the oil fill hole until "Full" on the fill
cap/dipstick line (Figure 25).
Max fill: 18 oz. (0.5 l), type: automotive detergent oil
with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher.
10. Screw in the oil fill 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.
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Figure 24
Fill if oil
is below
"Add"
on the
Figure 25
Fill if oil is
below letter
"L" on the