Husqvarna Z4818BIA/968999250 manual Deck outer spindle, Engine Oil Changing the Engine Oil

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LUBRICATION

4. Deck outer spindle

Lubricate using a grease gun, one zerk, each side 2-3 strokes.

Use only good quality bearing grease.

5. Engine Oil

Changing the Engine Oil

The engine oil should be changed for the first time after 5-8 hours of operation. Thereafter, it should be changed every 50 hours.

WARNING!

Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping the engine. Allow the engine to cool somewhat first.

1.Place the machine on a flat surface.

2.Place a container under the engine where the hose from the oil drain valve exits.

3.Remove the dipstick and open the drain valve.

4.Allow the oil to run out into the container.

5.Then close the oil drain valve.

6.Replace the oil filter if necessary.

7.Fill with new engine oil in accordance with Checking the Oil Level.

8.Start the engine. Run it for a few seconds. Stop and re-check the oil level.

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Deck outer spindle

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.

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Oil drain valve

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Contents Z4818BIA/968999250 Page OPERATOR’S Manual Rider English-2 Introduction IntroductionGood Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and Decals Symbols and DecalsXxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx Xxxx xxxxxx Greater Than Careful Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Use Hearing Do as follows Driving on SlopesDo not Children Maintenance Poisonous, and lethal gas Use protective glasses for maintenance work TransportCustomer responsibilities Controls Control LocationsTension Relief Lever Parking BrakeMotion Control Levers TrackingSeat adjustment knobs Fuel Shut Off ValveRefueling By pass linkage FusesHour Meter Ignition SwitchChoke Control Blade switch Throttle ControlAccessories Cutting height pedalOperation OperationTraining Before Starting Starting the EngineDepress the control for disengaging the mower deck Set the choke control USE Full Throttle When Mowing To start an engine with a weak battery To remove cables, reverse orderRunning Operating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule = Described in this manual  = Not described in this manua To clean battery and terminals BatteryReplacing battery Ignition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableChecking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Replacing the Air Filter Standard air filterChecking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking Tire Pressures Checking the V-belts Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentChecking the Parking Brake Deck beltDeck belt installation To replace IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle belt Belt installationIZT belt IZT belt removalAlways use protective gloves when handling the blades Checking the BladesRemove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Adjusting the Mower Deck Side-to-side adjustment To level deckFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Removal and installation of caster wheel Cleaning and WashingUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsParking brake Tracking adjustmentTo adjust parking brake Mower is tracking to the rightLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Front Wheel Mount Lubricating the CablesLubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Front Wheel BearingsDeck outer spindle Engine Oil Changing the Engine OilChecking the Oil Level Changing the Oil Filter TransmissionTrouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Water in the fuel English-61 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring Diagrams Wiring diagramTechnical Data Technical DataZ4818BIA Productivity Accessories Torque SpecificationsConformity Certificates USA requirementsDelivery Service Service JournalService Journal Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-71 English-72 English-73 At Least Once Each Year English-75 109797R0108/10/05