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* Not required unless problems are noted with engine performance.
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.
Use Briggs & 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 16). Tilt the
snowthrower a small distance rearward. Drain the oil into
an approved container.
4. Install and tighten the oil drain plug.
5. Put the unit on a level surface.
6. Clean the oil fill area.
7. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 17).
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8. Slowly add oil into the oil fill tube (B). See Specifications
for the oil capacity.
9. Wait one minute. Check the oil level again.
10. When the oil level touches the top of the full indicator (C),
install and tighten the dipstick.
Adjust the Skid Shoe Height
DANGER
This snowthrower contains a rotating auger that collects
snow. Fingers can quickly become caught and can result in
a traumatic amputation or a severe laceration.
• STOP the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Remove the ignition key or push/pull key before
maintenance or repairs.
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• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the auger 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
• Check the scraper bar for wear.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the snowthrower for loose hardware.
• Check the auger control cable adjustment.
• Check the muffler and muffler guard.
• Replace the spark plug (dealer service).
• Check the valve clearance* (dealer service).
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