Snow Blowers

Husqvarna ST 227P Snow Thrower.

To change the engine oil, the engine manual specifies to remove the oil drain plug and crush washer.

After draining the used engine oil, reinstall the oil drain plug and crush washer before refilling the crankcase with new engine oil.

The engine manual goes on to caution that the crush washer must be reinstalled between the oil drain tube and oil drain plug to prevent oil leakage.

This is my first engine oil change. I cannot see any crush washer. I have drained the used engine oil but have not refilled the crankcase with new engine oil until I have resolved the crush washer issue.

The operator's manual says nothing about any crush washer in describing engine oil change.

In changing the engine oil, is there a crush washer and if so where is it?

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New ST224 Won't Start

I purchased a Husqvarna 12527HVX two years ago. Last winter, I lost forward and reverse drives and had it repaired (cost out of pocket) and then just the other day, when there was 14" of snowfall with 2 1/2 ft. drifts, I lost the forward and reverse drive again. I cannot find my repair manual to check if I have a problem with the belt or linkage. How can I get a copy or photo copy of the portion of the repair/replacement manual to check it myself to alleviate another costly repair. I assume its easy to check and replace and I am capable of doing it myself, but would prefer any guidance before starting on my own.

Bought my ST227P 11/2014 from Lowe's, only used it once in April 2015 due to light snow that winter and used it 4x in 2016. I've literally only used this snowblower 5x since I bought it! Pulled it out 12/2017 (again nearly no snow this winter--global warming I guess--but wanted to get it ready just in case). Started it up and then tried to put it in Drive, but the wheels are stuck in Reverse. I looked under the control panel and it appears a piece of plastic that was part of the plastic gear assembly has broken off. I'm shocked! I paid nearly $1,000 for this snow blower and it's been used 5x and is just barely out of warranty and something like this happens?? Poorly made I guess, should have bought a different brand. I did a ton of research before buying a Husqvarna and was convinced it was top of the line. However, having read through countless posts with similar models made from 2013-2016 it would appear that Husqvarna has a few issues (belt, gear and thrower controls) that need their attention. Nothing that costs this much should break after 5 uses, that is just unacceptable. Husqvarna needs to stand behind their products and when they know many of their customers are experiencing similar issues they need to extend their warranty to cover repairs and necessary upgrades to remedy poor manufacturing practices. VERY DISAPPOINTED!