How To Change Oil In Cub Cadet Snow Blower

[@joyceearl7306]

Thank you. I’m a 60 widowed women. You explained it so well I was able to do it myself. Thank you, you saved me money. 😁

[@clarksadventures1526]

That’s so awesome!!!! I’m so glad it helped:) it feels good too to know your machine that much better too:) thanks for sharing. Your a rock star!!!!!

[@elizabethwatt8131]

Thanks a MILLION! You have the answer to a question I have been searching the Cub Cadet website for, for the last hour! They are useless as far as giving owners informational instructions in the maintenance of our snowblower. Shame on them! Unbelievable! Thanks again Friend, I really appreciate the help.

[@clarksadventures1526]

No problem. I know how frustrating that is when you need such simple answers to maintain something. Glad it helped😃

[@DTRider1]

I am so pleased with my Club Cadet it is a beast! Thanks for the video Clark, have a great day!

[@jonathanthorne7848]

Good video. One comment. At about 6:30 you said it's OK if the oil is on the high side. I would say this is not the best advice. Engines lubricate by the crank shaft hitting and splashing oil into the piston cylinder bore. If the oil is too high, this will not happen and the engine will prematurely fail. Check your manual and verify the oil capacity. My Cub Cadet 930SWE has an oil capacity of 1 quart and it's a big machine. The one in the video is 1 1/2 quarts and another reader mentioned a capacity of 20 ounces, or about 2/3 quarts. I always like to keep my oil within 1/8" of the high mark on the dipstick. If it is over this amount, I just pull the plug slightly and drain a little out.

[@anthonymacneil2279]

I have the same machine, as for gas issues I put a shut off valve. I was a bit inventive and figured out how to install one. This is the best way rather than running the tank dry. Also I use K100 stabilizer keeps gas fresh for 2 years. Cheers

[@davidtravale6237]

Can you post the part no for the gas shut off valve you bought? I was looking for on an was surprised the Cub Cadet does not have one.

[@stephenbalberg9286]

good job, thanks, I've got a Sears 26" snow thrower but appreciated your clarity..just changed my oil today with SAE 5w-30..easier than i anticipated

[@clarksadventures1526]

Stephen Balberg oh good. I’m glad it helped. I agree it sounds scarier than it is and just so important for longevity of the engine:)

[@gregorywoods8486]

Thanks, brother. You made it look easy. Real knowledgeable video

[@martinwaters5597]

Good video but a bit misleading. You should run the machine till warm before draining the oil. You should take out the dipstick. Oil drains better. You should START the machine before you check oil level. Oil circulates in engine and you get an accurate reading. Draining gas is no longer recommended. Gas is always left if the carb float. Fill the tank full with Shell TOP grade gas and run for 10 minutes with a stabilizer mixed in the fuel. Do this and your blower might throw the snow 51 feet. LOL

[@Subie-Driver]

All small engines on snowblowers are pretty much the same. Just take the dip stick out first just so you don’t create a vacuum by only opening the drain plug…it’ll drain faster.

[@ahsansheikh4386]

Thank you for sharing the video! I have the same model purchased last year but now this year it doesn't start. One mistake I did last year was that I did not empty the gas tank and that may be causing an issue. Still diagnosing it!

[@onewondershow2]

I highly recommend buying true fuel non ethenol gas. It's sold in cans at hardware stores. Ive left mine in all summer no problem because it doesn't turn to water from the ethenol.

[@George-i6j8x]

Thanks for the video. So they hold 1 and 1/2 quarts? Great video

[@Blackhawk2650]

Great video You explained it so well. Great help. Thank you very much

[@joshuawhite8245]

Thanks Clark! Good explanation

[@horalesupervato1]

Now where do I find the spark plug on this ???

[@johnnyboo1781]

Thank you for this, just bought a two stage and was all stressed about changing the oil after the first 5 hours of running.....now, do you do one on the first start up?

[@clarksadventures1526]

No you don’t just put your proper amount of oil in and let her rip:)

[@speedygreenslandscaping]

Doing this tomorrow on my 3x 30 and 2x 26. Thank you !!

[@thomasbailey6328]

Warm engine before changing!! Works for my machines

[@mike3d3d5]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@MarkTiffanyBrotemarkle]

Make sure you check your engine cc - Cubic Centimeters and verify the amount of oil needed to fill. The 203cc engine only uses 20 ounces of oil to fill. Compare that to the 48 ounces shown in the video.

[@davidtravale6237]

FYI 273CC also only uses 20 oz.

[@DarthVader-my7ce]

That is 591 millimeter 😊

[@Sishelterdogs]

I have a 357cc club cadet snowthrower, 28 inch width. I can't find how much oil it needs during a change in the owners manual. Is your's 357cc?

[@jsm9096]

I also have the 357cc Cub Cadet snowblower, 28 inch width. The manual never says how much oil it takes. Any ideas?

[@denamacdonald1644]

We have 357cc. Book says37.2 oz.

[@robertpatterson7182]

Should be on the sticker next to the drain plug

[@joshuaschimmelpfennig1434]

Great information! Thank you!

[@PilgrimsProgress7]

Good video. I was not sure how to drain the oil. Instead of being wasteful by running the engine to burn off the gasoline, at the end of the season, may I suggest that you transfer the gasoline form the snow thrower to your lawn mower?

[@jamesorsby7553]

How often do you change it, because sometimes you might have a mild winter and barely use it that year.

[@clarksadventures1526]

James Orsby I change it at the beginning of every winter year due to oil turning old just like your car is supposed to be changed every 3 months because the oil turns old. At the beginning of every season is sufficient but that will greatly increase longevity of your engine

[@Peter-976]

@@clarksadventures1526 should be changed at the end of the season before storage so the used oil with all the contaminants is not just sitting there in the engine during the summer.

[@horalesupervato1]

Cool this will help me very much. Thank you.

[@tomn5880]

Question: I performed this maintenance on my Cub Cadet last fall (2019) and never had to use the snowblower. I took the snowblower out of storage this fall (2020) and it started on the first pull. Do I need to a full maintenance this year (2020)

[@clarksadventures1526]

Check your oil. If it’s clear and full you should be in good shape👍 just make sure your oil hasn’t turned dark colored

[@rainwin3514]

Nice video, very explained oil change, it helped me too.

[@clarksadventures1526]

Rain oh good I’m glad it helped:) some of those simple things sometimes we are scared to try just because we don’t know how to do it so I’m super glad to hear it helped you:)

[@john335i]

Start the blower up, run it for a few minutes to warm the oil up. It will make it easier to drain

[@robertrichard7391]

Merci Think's ! Good video !!!

[@makersbasement]

Thank You Man!

[@josemancia3689]

Thanks for the info mister -

[@dinah2820]

THANK YOU

[@interstateceo303]

No oil filter?

[@snwdn]

Interesting there is no oil filter. I wonder why it is not needed?

[@dustyrustymusty3577]

My Cub Cadet snow blower does not tell you precisely how much oil to put in when changing. Can you believe that?

[@d1scoduck125]

I watch this video every year

[@greenman073]

there wasnt a quart and a half in that water bottle?

[@jasonsperry8008]

Perfect thank you

[@va911]

Why did you drain the oil into 1 bottle and put it into a different bottle?? 1:23 and 3:03

[@wileecoyote5749]

Probably forgot to record original draining so did over to show how.

[@stephenjames716]

Thank you!

[@ajbrown2013]

I got this same model got it last year only used it once so far I pray for a blizzard I made mine remote controlled

[@clarksadventures1526]

How the heck do you make it remote controlled!!!! That would be awesome!!! This is the greatest snow blower I’ve ever owned. It’s an absolute beast

[@ajbrown2013]

Ar620 and a remote I started learning how to do it by building a rc wheelchair first it’s really easy anymore

[@donaldniemann5979]

*Should've Started machine up first, to warm up oil so it will all drain properly...😏

[@spaberlejr]

oil capacity in my cubcadet snow blower was 26 oz not 1 1/2 quartz -- check your manual first

[@norge696]

Should warm the engine up for a few minutes before changing it.

[@clarksadventures1526]

Yea that is true. I did not say that but your right:) thank you for adding that:)

[@histhymepcification]

@@clarksadventures1526 But what if you can't get it started and you go thru the oil change process while it's cold...you have no choice but to change while cold..in the 40"s anyway

[@PilgrimsProgress7]

The information about quantity of oil is incorrect. You said 1.5 quart. I went out and purchased two 1-quart bottles of oil (2 x 946 ml). Then I saw the manual "Before starting engine, fill with motor oil, capacity is 600 ml/20 oz. " So it is less than 2/3 quart of oil. (Cub Cadet manual: 179cc, 208cc & 243cc OHV Horizontal Shaft Engine)

[@ocsplc]

Isn’t quart and a half 48 oz, not 52?

[@BX0207]

Wrong storage info: The recommendations for storing a snowblower or any yard machine, is a FULL TANK OF SUPER GAS.. (always use SUPER GAS all year) with the right ratio of Gas Stabiliser..You will NEVER EVER remove all the gasoline from the gas lines and internals.. Do you actually think the gas empties out completely just cause it ran out of gas???? That remaining residue, that you will never get out, is what fucks everything up,

[@marcanthony8465]

That's what I thought..I always add stabilizer to every container before putting it in my machine. Thank you...Crucial tip

[@raulaguilar9339]

I agree with you. I have had my craftsman's 2 stage snow blower for 22 years. Never drained the gas tank but always used premium gas an added stabilizer for summer storage. I starts just fine every winter.

[@broomfieldsdual-sport]

Should have started it and let it run and warm up and set and then drain

[@coop4274]

Best to add fuel stabilizer and fill the tank instead of running it out of gas when storing it.

[@clarksadventures1526]

I’m just curious what makes that better? I’ve let mine run out of gas and always had it start immediate the next season. I’m just curious what makes that better? Just trying to learn why myself not saying your wrong I’ve just always done it the other way so the gas never gets old but always love learning:)

[@coop4274]

@@clarksadventures1526 even running it out of fuel it will leave residue as it dries on parts.

[@waynemartel681]

1.5 qts is 48 oz.

[@jasba1]

My 2 stage Cub Cadet only holds 600 ml and 1 quart is 946 ml so beware.

[@EarlMantis]

That’s not the same container you drained the oil in

[@wileecoyote5749]

He probably drained original oil and forgot to record and did over to show how to drain with new oil pouring out.

[@randyy1960]

Sure didn't take a quarter and a half out of it when you drained it! Something is amiss so I'd check your manual!! Maybe NOT give advice!

[@mr.j9399]

Looks like someone is trying to make up for his short comings 🍌