Poulan PR521 User Manual - Page 6

3. Filling the Engine with Oil ENGINE See engine manual. LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the snow thrower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil fill cap / dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. Product Overview 13 12 *11 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 Figure 5 NOTE: 10W30 synthetic oil is acceptable for use in cold temperatures. 1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface. 2. Clean around the dipstick (Figure 6). NOTE: Dipstick location may vary depending on engine type. 3. Remove either side mounted filler cap dipstick or high oil fill dipstick and wipe it clean. 1 Fill if oil is below "Add" on the GLSVWLFN 10 9 *11 Figure 7 1. Discharge chute 2. Chute deflector handle 3. Fuel tank cap 4. Control bar 5. Recoil start handle 6. Primer 7. Choke lever 8. Electric-start button 9. Oil drain plug 10. Drive belt cover *11. Oil fill cap/dipstick 12. Ignition key 13. Chute deflector * Dipstick location may vary depending on engine type. Fill if oil is below letter "L" on the ¿OOHUFDS Figure 6 1. Oil filler cap/dipstick 4. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and turn clockwise until fully seated. Then remove the dipstick by turning it counter-clockwise. 5. Fill oil to "FULL" on dipstick with the recommended oil. 6. Securely screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick. 6