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CAUTION
All the components used to build this product must remain
installed for correct operation. Replacement parts must be
of the same design and installed in the same position as the
original parts. Other parts may not do as well, damage the
unit, and result in injury.
WARNING
This snowthrower must be correctly maintained to ensure
safe operation and performance. Failure to obey the safety
instructions in this manual could result in death or serious
injury.
• Before you do maintenance or repairs on the
snowthrower, STOP the engine. Remove the ignition key
or pull out the PUSH/PULL key.
Maintenance Schedule
First 5 Hours
Change the oil
Before Each Use
• Check the engine oil level
• Check the auger and impeller stop time
After Each Use
Remove accumulated snow and slush to prevent freezing of the controls,
wheels, discharge chute, and auger.
Every 25 Hours or Annually
• Change the engine oil
• Check the tire pressure
• Check the auger and traction cable adjustment
• Lubricate the control lever linkages
• Lubricate the discharge chute and deflector
• Lubricate the auger assembly
• Lubricate the hex shaft and gear
• Lubricate the drive wheel axles
Every 50 Hours or Annually
• Change the engine oil
• Check the muffler and spark arrester (if equipped)
Annually
• Replace the spark plug (dealer service)
• Check the valve clearance
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control
devices and systems can be serviced by a non-road engine
repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain “no
charge” emissions control service, the work must be serviced
by a factory authorized dealer.
Change the Engine Oil
Discard used oil correctly. Do not discard with household
waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or
dealer for safe disposal or recycling facilities.
UseBriggs & Stratton
®
Synthetic 5W-30 Warranty Certified
oil for best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils are
acceptable if classified for service SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do
not use any additives.
1. STOP the engine.Turn the ignition key to the OFF
position.
2. Remove the ignition key, or pull out the Push/Pull key (if
equipped).
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable, which could
cause burns or fire that result in death or serious injury.
• When performing maintenance that requires the unit to
be tipped, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak
out and result in a fire or explosion.
3. Remove the oil drain plug (D, Figure 15). Tilt the
snowthrower a small distance rearward. Drain the oil into
an approved container.
4. Install and tighten the oil drain plug.
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5. Put the unit on a level surface.
6. Remove unwanted material from the oil fill area.
7. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 16)Use a clean cloth to
remove oil from dipstick.
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