How to change oil in a snowblower?

Answer 1

Depends on the snowblower.

Is it a 2 cycle (Stroke) 4 cycle (stroke) engine?

Some have a drain plug that looks like a long silver pipe with a threaded cap on it. Usually coming straight towards the operators area. It should extend over the edge a little bit. If you have one of these, get a peice of plastic pipe from a home store that fits over it, so you can guide the oil into a jar.

Here is an example engine, if you look at the bottom left of the picture, you'll see what I mean.
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If it's a 2cycle engine, the oil is contained in the gas, and is not changed.

Answer 2

Hi, To change the oil in your engine, there is a square plug on either side of the engine at the base where the engine is bolted to the machine. Remove the square plug with a wrench (probably a 3/8 or 7/16). The oil will run out of this hole so be ready to catch it in a container! After the flow of oil has stopped replace and tighten the plug. Refill the engine with fresh straight 30W oil (do not use 10W-30 or 10W-40) to the dipstick full mark. (approx 20 ounces) Congratulate yourself on a job well done!

Answer 3

If it is a 2 cycle motor you don't. if it is 4 cycle find the drain plug and drain and refill with 30 weight oil