Change Snow Blower Oil and Prepare for Storage

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For this process, you will be spending approximately 5-15 minutes of your time and this will save you a hassle and money for years to come with starting your snowblower.

Tools required

- 11 mm socket & Ratchet

- Oil (Recommended by your Snow Blower, usually 5w-30) - Go for Synthetic.

- Rag

- Gloves

- Pan

- Gasoline Siphon Tool.


To Change Oil -

• Turn on your snowblower for 1 minute to warm the oil and shut it down. 
• Locate the drain plug and using an 11 mm socket, unscrew the bolt and drain all the oil. 
• Once done screw the drain plug (bolt) back. Do not overtighten.
• Refill the oil from oil check area (usually marked yellow in the U.S.)
• Use the dipstick to check if the oil has reached H, do not overfill.
• Make sure the Snow Blower is set to off or key is out.
• Pull the cord a few times to lubricate the engine.

Prepare for Storage

• For Advance Users - Drain the excess gas by removing the fuel line.
• For Novice - Use the Siphon Tool to remove excess gas from the gas tank. Leave a little bit so you can turn on the Snow Blower for 2-3 minutes.
• Add Fuel Stabilizer according to the recommended ratio. I normally add 2 teaspoons.
• Close the Gas Cap and Run the Snow Blower until it runs out of the Gas.

Now you are set to store.