Use and Care Manual

MAINTENANCE
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AUGER GEARBOX LUBRICATION
Lubricate the gearbox according to the Recommended
Maintenance Schedule on page 23. Use a grease gun
to apply 1.25 – 2 oz (35 – 55 g) of extreme-pressure,
NLGI grade 3, automotive bearing or chassis grease to
the grease fitting on the auger gearbox (Fig. 30). The
bearings on your snow blower are permanently lubri-
cated and require no additional lubrication.
CHECKING & CHANGING OIL
Check the oil according to the Recommended Mainte-
nance Schedule on page 23. The oil capacity of the
engine is 20.3 fl. oz. (0.6 L). Add oil when the oil level is
low. For the proper type and weight of oil refer to page
15. This is a critical step for proper engine starting. To
check the oil level and/or add oil, see "Step 1 - Add/
Check Oil (Fig. 10 & Fig. 11)" on page 15.
To change the oil:
1. Run the engine for a few minutes to warm the oil up.
Warm oil flows more easily.
2. Prepare an approved oil-storage container under-
neath the oil drain bolt (Fig. 31). NOTE: to avoid spills
from the carburetor bowl, drain the carburetor (refer
to "Draining The Carburetor" on page 2227) before
draining the oil.
3. Unscrew the oil drain bolt and allow oil to drain from
the engine completely.
4. Reinstall the oil drain bolt and tighten it securely.
Wipe clean any oil spillage.
5. To add new oil, see "Step 1 - Add/Check Oil (Fig. 10 &
Fig. 11)" on page 15.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
Inspect and change the spark plug every 100 hours
of operation (refer to the Recommended Maintenance
Schedule on page 23). The spark plug is important for
proper engine operation. Check the spark plug regularly
to maintain proper engine operation. A good spark plug
should be intact, free of deposits, and properly gapped.
1. Gently pull on the spark plug boot (Fig. 32 - B) to
remove it. Be careful not to tear insulation or wire.
NOTE: Never dispose of used engine oil in the trash
or down a drain. Please call a local recycling center
or auto garage to arrange proper oil disposal.
CAUTION! Never run the engine with low oil, or with
no oil. Doing so will permanently damage the engine
and void the warranty.
CAUTION! Let the muffler cool down completely be-
fore performing spark plug maintenance.
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. Remove the oil plug & install the
Magnetic Oil Dipstick.
Fig. 30
Fig. 31