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LUBRICATION
Oil Level
Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is
standing level and the engine is stopped.
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and screw it back
into place.
Take the dipstick out again and read the oil level. The
oil level shall lie between the markings on the dipstick.
If the level is approaching the “ADD” mark, ll the oil to
the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Never ll above the
“FULL” mark.
The oil is lled through the hole for the dipstick.
API class SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher must be used
Synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 10W30 is recommended
at all temperatures. Mineral oil SAE 5W-30, 10W30
can be used between 0 °F/-18 °C and 40 °F/+5 °C. At
temperature above 40 °F/+5 °C single grade SAE 30
must be used.
The engine holds 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters) of oil excluding
the lter; including the lter 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters).
8011-500
Remove the dipstick
8009-159
Dipstick markings
8011-739-1
Kohler oil lter
8011-739-1
Briggs & Stratton oil lter
Changing the Oil Filter
1. Drain the engine oil following the procedure
described in Engine Oil/ Change Engine Oil
section.
2. Remove the oil lter. If necessary, use a lter
remover.
3. Wipe new, clean engine oil on the seal of the new
lter.
4. Mount the lter by hand with + ¾ turn.
5. Run the engine warm, to check that there are no
leaks around the oil lter seal.
Transmission
The transmission is maintenance free and there is no
need for level checks or oil changes. If a leak occurs,
replace the unit or contact your Husqvarna dealer.