Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I just purchased a Simplicity 11570E pro snowblower.The manual says to use medium weight (10W) oil to certain points.Is that 10w30,10w40 etc???Also can I use Lithium Grease wherever the manual says to use grease because it just says to "grease" certain points.Also should I keep the wheels off the ground when in the offseason.Should anything be sprayed om the auger blades and impeller blades when stored away?

As far as the oil is concerned the guys on the ope use 5w-30 synthetic.

mikiewest wrote: If you mean outside the engine, you're better off using a straight 10 weight non-detergent oil.

mikiewest wrote: Look for Borat's post titled: "A Tip on a very good grease for outside applications".

mikiewest wrote: It never hurts to hit them with a light oil to help fight rust. It will pick up dust and dirt but the first snow the following year will remove it. I've noticed the bottom of the impeller housing rusts the fastest, now I spray that all the time.