Husqvarna ST 224P Operator's Manual page 16

N N ote It is not necessary to add grease or to do other
maintenance to the gearbox.
To do a general inspection
• Make sure that the nuts and screws on the product
are tightened.
To do a check of the oil level
CAUTION A too low oil level can do damage
to the engine. Do a check of the oil level
before you start the product.
1. Put the product on level ground.
2. Remove the oil tank cap with the attached dipstick.
3. Clean the oil from the dipstick.
4. Put the dipstick fully into the oil tank to give a correct
picture of the oil level.
5. Remove the dipstick.
6. Examine the oil level on the dipstick.
7. If the oil level is low, fill with engine oil and do a
check of the oil level again.
To replace the engine oil
1. Run the engine a few minutes to make the oil warm.
Warm oil flows better and includes more
contaminants.
WARNING The engine oil is hot. Avoid
skin contact with the used engine oil.
2. Put the product on level ground.
3. Remove the ON/OFF key.
4. Put a container below the oil drain plug.
5. Remove the oil drain plug, tip the product and drain
the used oil in the container.
6. Put the product back to the operating position.
7. Install the oil drain plug and tighten it by hand.
8. Fill the engine with oil, see
on page 11 .
To lubricate the product
• Lubricate the pivot points (A) with oil.
• Lubricate the engine (B) with oil.
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To fill the engine with oil
• Apply a small amount of lithium grease to the
interlock bosses (C) at the beginning of each season
or every 25 hours of use.
C
B
A
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
CAUTION The muffler becomes very hot
during and after use and when the engine
operates at idle speed. Be careful near
flammable materials and/or fumes to prevent
fire.
To examine the spark plug
CAUTION Always use the recommended
spark plug type. Incorrect spark plug type
can cause damage to the product.
• Examine the spark plug if the engine is low on
power, is not easy to start or does not operate
correctly at idle speed.
• To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the
spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions:
a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.
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