Grass Catcher; Gear Cases; Engine Lubrication; Air Filter - Husqvarna HU725AWDH Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
CENTER HOLE
5/8" BOLT OR PIN
BLADE
FIG. 15
GRASS CATCH ER
The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must
be dry when used.
Check your grass catcher often for damage or dete-
rioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher
needs replacing, replace only with approved replace-
ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this
manual. Give the lawn mower model number when
ordering.
GEAR CASES
To keep your drive system working properly, the gear
cases and area around the drive should be kept clean
and free of trash build-up. Clean under the drive cover
twice a season.
• The gear cases arefilled with lubricanttothe proper level
at the fact ory. The only time the lubricant needs atten-
tion is if service has been performed on the gear case.
ENGINE
LUBRiCATiON
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG-SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.
3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into
a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth
to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
CONTAINER
FIG. 16
4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of
engine.
5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping every
few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick.
6. Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the
dipstick. Wait a minute to allow oil to settle.
7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, rechecking
the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL. DO NOT
overfill, or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler
on startup.
8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting
engine.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100
O -30 -2'0 -1; ; 1'0 20 10 4;
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve
starting in cold weather, and you should check your engine
oil level frequently to avoid possible engine damage from
running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least
once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in
one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil
plug securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL (See Fig. 16)
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel
tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
AiR FILTER (See Fig. 17)
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged
by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100
hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
1. Remove cover.
2. Carefully remove cartridge.
3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface. If very dirty,
replace cartridge.
CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. They may cause deterioration
of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.
Do not use pressurized air to clean or
dry cartridge.
4. Install cartridge, then replace cover.
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