Husqvarna 970, 850 Changing the oil, Lubrication, Fit the drain plug and tighten, Maintenance

MAINTENANCE	E
Changing the oil
The oil should be changed for the first time after
5 hours of running time. Thereafter it should be
changed every 25 hours of running time.
WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is
! drained off directly after the
engine is stopped. Therefore allow
the engine to cool down first.
1. Place a receptacle under the engine’s drain
plug, located on the left-hand side of the engine.

2.Remove the dip stick and drain plug.

3.Let the oil run out into the receptacle.

4. Fit the drain plug and tighten. ADD FULL

5.Fill up with oil to the FULL mark on the dip stick. The oil is filled in the same hole as the dip stick is in.

Use engine oil with min. API SF quality and SAE	ADDFULL
30 or SAE 10W-30 viscosity grade. The oil
volume in the engine is 1.2 litres.

6.Run the engine warm and then check that there is no leakage from the drain plug.

Lubrication (850)

All joints and bearings are lubricated on manufac- ture with molybdenum sulphide grease. Re-grease with same type of grease. Lubricate the steering and control wires with engine oil.

The machine should be lubricated regularly, and when it is used daily twice a week.

Lubrication of front wheel bearings

1.Remove the plastic cover on the hub.

2.Remove the lock-ring and washer on the front wheel axle.

3.Lift off the wheel.

4.Grease the axle journal with molybdenum sulphide grease.

5.Assemble the parts in the reverse order.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Check that the lock-ring is correctly positioned in the slot.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Used engine oil is hazardous to health and environment and must according to law not be poured out on to the ground or in the nature, but must be handed in to a workshop or special station to be taken care of. Avoid skin contact. Wash with soap and water in the event of spillage.

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