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ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
Inspection:
With the snowthrower
on a level surface, remove the oil filler cap and wipe
the dipstick
clean. Insert the dipstick
into the filler neck, but do not screw
it in. Remove the dipstick
and check the oil level.
If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommended
oil.
OIL FILLER NECK
-20
0
20
40
50°F
I
-30
-20
-10
0
10%
OIL FILLER CAP AND DIPSTICK
UPPER LEVEL
I
OIL CAPACITY:
0.6 ! (0.63
US qt. 0.53
Imp qt)
RECOMMENDED
OIL:
Use high detergent,
premium quality
motor oil certified
to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile
manufacturers'
requirements
for API Service Classifica-
tion SG, SF/CC, CD (Motor oils classified
SG, SF/CC, CD will show this
designation
on the container.)
Select the appropriate
oil viscosity
for the
average
temperature
in your area, as shown
in the chart above.
SAE
5W-30
is recommended
for general, all-temperature
use.
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Engine
oil is a major factor
affecting
engine
performance
and service
life. Nondetergent
oils and 2-stroke
engine
oils are not recommended
because
they have inadequate
lubricating
properties.
l
Running
the
engine
with
insufficient
oil can
cause
serious
engine
damage.
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