Engine Oil
4.
Engine Oil Filter
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Drain the engine oil in accordance with the
work description under the heading Engine
Oil/Change Engine Oil.
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Remove the oil filter. If necessary, use a filter
remover.
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Wipe new, clean engine oil onto the seal for
the new filter.
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Mount the filter by hand with +¾ turn.
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Run the engine warm, then check that there
are no leaks around the oil filter seal.
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Check the oil level in the engine, fill
if necessary. The oil filter holds 0.1 qt
(0.1 liters) of oil.
WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is
drained directly after stopping the
engine. Allow the engine to cool
to a safe temperature first.
5.
Changing the Engine Oil
The engine oil should be changed for the first time
after 8 hours of operation. Thereafter, it should be
changed every 100 hours.
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Place the machine on a flat surface.
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Place a container under the engine where
the oil drain valve exits.
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Remove the dipstick and open the valve cap.
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Allow the oil to run out into the container.
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Close the oil drain valve cap.
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Replace the oil filter if necessary.
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Fill with new engine oil in accordance with
Checking the Oil level.
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Start the engine. Run it for 3-5 minutes. Stop
and recheck the oil level.
44 - Husqvarna
lUBRICATION
Changing the oil filter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard
and must not be disposed of on the
ground or in nature; it should always
be disposed of at a workshop or
appropriate disposal location.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and
water in case of spills.
Oil drain valve
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