It's important to maintain your snowblower
Things You'll Need
- Wood blocks
- 10mm wrench
- Drain pan
- 5W-30 motor oil
Step 1
Take the key out of the ignition and set wood blocks behind the rear wheels to prevent the snowblower from moving.Step 2
Locate the drain plug for the oil and place a drain pan on the floor below the plug.Step 3
Remove the filler cap for the crankcase.Step 4
Remove the drain plug using the 10mm wrench that was included with the tool kit for the machine.Step 5
Wait while the oil drains from the crankcase and then re-tighten the drain plug.Step 6
Add 5W-30 motor oil to the crankcase. Check the level of the oil by examining the dipstick. The machine can hold approximately .63 qt or just over ½ a quart of oil.Step 7
Replace and tighten the filler cap when the crankcase has been filled with oil.Step 8
Dispose of the used oil by taking it to a recycling center.Tips and Warnings
- You can also dispose of used oil by taking it to the nearest AutoZone.
- Changing the oil when the engine is warm will make the oil drain out of the crankcase faster.