BX snowblower "oil level" question

Mcaveman · Nov 11, 2015

On the blower it says check the oil level before use, are they referring to the hydraulic oil in the tractor? Or is there a fill on the blower itself?
Thanks

Humblebub · Nov 11, 2015

On mine that refers to the gearbox oil on blower. Checking each time is, IMHO, overkill. Long winters here and I check three times. Never had to any oil.

Looking4new · Nov 11, 2015

There should be a check hole on the gearbox of the blower, about halfway up the box.

Mcaveman · Nov 11, 2015

Thanks guys

Looking4new · Nov 11, 2015

I check and top off mine once a season, unless I see evidence of oil leaking (so far none). I use big truck hub oil and it works good. The containers even have the little cone shaped nozzle for stuffing into the little hole and squeeze the liquid in until it runs out.

NY_Yankees_Fan · Nov 11, 2015

Do not forget to oil the chain on the blower, I used to do it every other outing. China saw oil is recommended, also check the tension on the chain.

PILOON · Nov 12, 2015

NY_Yankees_Fan said:
Do not forget to oil the chain on the blower, I used to do it every other outing. China saw oil is recommended, also check the tension on the chain.

As to chain lube, motorcycle chain lube is probably the better route to go as it clings rather than flings, also designed for that sort of 'crappy' environment.

Toyboy · Nov 13, 2015

Motorcycle chain lube and synthetic gear oil is what I use on mine. Surprisingly the chain don't collect much if any crud being behind the blower. Snow melt is probably the biggest concern.

NY_Yankees_Fan · Nov 14, 2015

Toyboy said:
Motorcycle chain lube and synthetic gear oil is what I use on mine. Surprisingly the chain don't collect much if any crud being behind the blower. Snow melt is probably the biggest concern.

I think the manual for the blower calls for chainsaw lube. I do not have the blower or manual anymore since I sold my BX.

PHILIP8N · Nov 15, 2015

I use tacky motorcycle chain lube on mine as well, just made good sense. Do not understand how chain saw lube could be better in this application. Also, running Mobil 1 80w-90 synthetic in gear box. Yesterday was my last mow of the season, snow blower is installed, waiting on the white stuff! Philip.