Use and Care Manual

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SNOW BLOWER PREPARATION
The following section describes the necessary steps to prepare the snow blower for use. If you are unsure about
how to perform any of the steps please call 1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8-5 CST) for customer service. Failure to per-
form these steps properly can damage the snow blower or shorten its life.
STEP 1 - ADD/CHECK OIL (FIG. 10 & FIG. 11)
The user must add the proper amount of oil before operating the snow blower for the first time. The oil capacity of
the engine crankcase is 20.3 fl. oz. (0.6 L).
• 30W Engine Oil
Temperatures above 40°F.
• 10W-30 Engine Oil
Temperatures between 0°F - 40°F.
• Synthetic 5W-30 Engine Oil
All temperature ranges.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS - Select good quality detergent oil bearing the American Petroleum Institute
(API) service classifications SJ, SL, or SM (synthetic oils may be used). Select the SAE viscosity grade of oil
that matches the expected operating temperature. For general use (above 40° F), we recommend using 30W engine oil.
Good
Oil
Level
CAUTION! Keep the snow blower level. Tilting the
snow blower to assist in filling will cause oil to flow
into the wrong areas of the engine and cause dam-
age.
CAUTION! For subsequent operation, the oil level
should be checked before each use, or after every
8 hours of operation. Follow the instructions on the
next page to check the oil level.
TO ADD OIL:
1. Place the snow blower on a level
surface. Make sure the engine is OFF
before adding or checking oil.
3. Using an oil funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly
add oil into the oil fill, being careful not to overfill the
unit. Use the dipstick to check the oil level as you fill the
tank. The oil should reach the section between the up-
per (H) and lower (L) level. Reinstall the oil dipstick and
firmly tighten it. Wipe clean any spilled oil.
TO CHECK OIL LEVEL (before every subsequent start):
1. Place the snow blower on a level surface. Make sure
the engine is OFF before adding or checking oil.
2. Remove and wipe the dipstick (A) with a clean rag.
3. Insert the dipstick into the oil fill without screwing it
in. Remove the dipstick to check the oil mark.
4. If the oil mark does not reach the section between
the upper (H) and lower (L) mark on the dipstick, slow-
ly add oil until the oil mark reaches this section.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
TIP: Your WEN snow blower is compatible with the
WEN 55201 Magnetic Oil Dipstick (not included),
available for purchase at wenproducts.com. The
dipstick’s industrial-strength magnetic tip will col-
lect metal shavings from your snow blower’s oil
tank to help preserve the engine and extend your
snow blower’s lifespan.
2. Unscrew the oil dipstick (A) from the engine.
A