Changing The Oil; Lubrication; Lubrication Of Front Wheel Bearings - Husqvarna 850 Operator's Manual

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.
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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.
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
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.
MAINTENANCE
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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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