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markbean


Joined: Nov 24, 2007
Points: 7

Snowthrower maintenence?
Original Message   Dec 9, 2009 10:46 am
I bought a Simplicity L14288 Snowthrower two seasons ago.  As fate would have it, we have not had a significant snowfall since I purchased the snowthrower.  That of course did not prevent me from taking it out to play with it during the dustings or the wet snows where a snowthrower was overkill.  That being said, I have only logged about two hours running the machine.  I checked the owner's manual and the maintenance schedule suggests changing the oil every 50 hours of use.  Since it's been two years, should I do it even though I have not come anywhere close to 50 hours of use?

Thank you!
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borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: Snowthrower maintenence?
Reply #1   Dec 9, 2009 11:39 am
Have you done the first oil change yet? You should dump the oil on a new engine within 5 hours of initial use just to flush manufacturing grit out of it. For less than a litre of oil, I suggest you change the oil every year if the machine is being used. If it's not being used, just leave the oil as is. I run Mobile 1 5W30 synthetic in the B& S snow engine on my Simplicity. Makes for easy starting in real cold weather.
Summerwinds


Simplicity 924i, Toro 3650

Location: Northern Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois
Joined: Dec 3, 2008
Points: 43

Re: Snowthrower maintenence?
Reply #2   Dec 9, 2009 9:53 pm
Borat is right. Check your owner's manual. I also have a Simplicity and the owner's manual clearly states that the oil must be changed after the first five hours of use when the machine is new. Synthetic oil is also a good idea.
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