Lubrication; Checking The Engine's Oil Level; Replacing The Engine Oil; Checking The Oil Level In The Transmission On Rider 13 C - Husqvarna Rider 11 R Operator's Manual

Checking the engine's oil level.

Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands
horizontal with the engine switched off.
Open the engine cover.
Loosen the dipstick, pull it up and wipe it off.
The dipstick should be completely screwed down
Pull the dipstick out again and read the oil level.
The oil level should be between the markings on the dipstick.
If the level is approaching the ADD mark, top up the oil to the
FULL mark on the dipstick.
ADD
FULL
ADD FULL
The oil is topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in.
Fill the oil slowly. Tighten the dipstick correctly before starting
the engine. Start and run the engine at idling speed for
approx. 30 seconds. Turn off the engine. Wait 30 seconds and
check the oil level. If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to
the FULL mark on the dipstick.
First and foremost use synthetic engine oil class SJ-CF 5W/
30 or 10W/30 for all temperature ranges. Mineral oil SAE30,
class SF–CC can be used at temperatures > +5 °C (40 °F)
Do not mix different types of oil.

Replacing the engine oil

The engine oil should be changed the first time after 5 hours
running time. It should then be changed after every 50 hours
of running time.
When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient
temperatures, replace every 25 hours.
WARNING! Engine oil can be very hot if it is
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drained directly after stopping the engine.
Allow the engine to cool somewhat first.
1 Place a container underneath the engine's left oil drain
plug.
2 Remove the dipstick. Remove the drain plug from the
engine's left side.
3 Let the oil run out into the container.

Lubrication

4 Fit the drain plug and tighten it.
5 Fill with oil up to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick The oil is
topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in. See
Checking the engine's oil level for filling instructions.
The engine holds 1.5 litres (1.6 USqt) when the oil filter is
not replaced and 1.7 litres (1.8 USqt) of oil when the oil
filter is replaced.
6 Run the engine warm, then check that there is no leakage
from the oil plug.
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.
Checking the oil level in the
transmission on Rider 13 C, Rider 16
AWD and Rider 16 C
1 Remove the transmission cover. Undo the two screws
(one on each side) and lift off the transmission cover.
2 Rider 13 C and Rider 16 C Check that there is oil in the
transmission's oil tank. Fill if necessary with engine oil
SAE 10W/40 (class SF–CC).
Rider 16 AWD
Check that there is oil in the transmission's oil tank. Fill if
necessary with engine oil SAE 10W/40 (class SF–CC).
The oil and filter should be changed by an authorised service
representative, as described in the Workshop Manual.
Work on the system entails particular demands on
cleanliness and the system must be vented before the
machine is used.
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