How to Change a Snowblower Oil Filter

When a snowstorm hits, you want your snowblower to start right up. Maintaining the machine is not difficult. Keep the engine full of fresh fuel and be sure the air filters are clean. Start each storm season with a fresh filter and fresh oil. You can change the oil and oil filter in a few minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic bucket
• End wrench
• Oil filter wrench
• Clean rags
• New oil filter
• New engine oil

Instructions

1. Place the plastic bucket under the engine oil drain plug of the snowblower. The plug will have a square head and is near the rear of the engine at the bottom of the engine's housing.

2. Use the end wrench and turn the plug in a counterclockwise direction. Loosen the plug and remove it from the threaded opening. Let the oil drain into the bucket.

3. Place the oil filter wrench around the oil filter and turn gently in a counterclockwise direction. Spin the filter off with your hand and set in the bucket. Keep the filter pointed upward, since it will be full of oil.

4. Wipe the filter area and the drain plug opening with a clean rag after the oil has finished draining. Replace the drain plug and tighten with the wrench.

5. Apply some clean engine oil to the rubber gasket on the new oil filter. Spin the filter onto the mounting threads in a clockwise direction. Tighten the filter with your hands to a snug fit. Do not use the filter wrench to tighten the filter.

6. Fill the oil crankcase on the snowblower with the new oil. Use the engine's manufacturer's specifications for quantity and oil type.

Tips & Warnings

• Follow local disposal regulations for the waste oil and filter.

References

• Snow Blower Maintenance
• Engine Maintenance

Resources

• Engine Oil