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NJ
12-05-11, 05:21 PM
#1

Greetings,
I got a Simplicity sno-away 8HP 2-stage snowblower and try to open the plug on its gearbox to check its gear oil level. I used a open wrench to turn it counter-clockwise and the plug wouldn't move at all....used W40 and tried again...same thing. Is there anyway or any tool someone can suggest?
btw,the plug is in square shape and approx. 9mm.
Thanks in advance.
I got a Simplicity sno-away 8HP 2-stage snowblower and try to open the plug on its gearbox to check its gear oil level. I used a open wrench to turn it counter-clockwise and the plug wouldn't move at all....used W40 and tried again...same thing. Is there anyway or any tool someone can suggest?
btw,the plug is in square shape and approx. 9mm.
Thanks in advance.
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12-07-11, 07:41 AM
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The oil plug
Just about any autoparts or Sears store, but you sort of have to know the size of the square on the plug. Sometimes you can use an extension for a socket set, usually a 1/2" set that might fit the plug, if not I go with what was previously suggested. Maybe a vice grip might work.
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