Changing The Oil; Drive And Gearbox - Husqvarna LB448S Operator's Manual

Changing the oil

The engine oil should be changed the first time after 5
hours running time.
The engine oil should be changed each year and every 25
working hours.
When changing the oil proceed as follows::
• Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
• Empty the fuel tank.
• Close the fuel tap.
• Unscrew the oil filler cap.
Place a suitable vessel to collect the oil in.
• Drain the oil by tipping the engine so that the oil runs
out through the filler pipe.
• Ask where you can dispose of surplus engine oil at
your local petrol station.
• Fill with new engine oil of a good quality. See the
Technical data section.
• Now insert the dipstick again, without tightening it.
Check the oil level with the dipstick on the oil filler cap.
If the oil level is low, fill using engine oil up to the upper
level on the dipstick.
• Screw on the oil filler cap.
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MAINTENANCE

Drive and gearbox

Ensure the wheels and wheel axles are clean and free
from leaves, grass, etc. It is also important to keep clean
around the drive gearbox.
• Remove the protective cover by unscrewing the
screws.
• Clean the gearbox with a brush. Also check that the
drive belt and belt pulley are undamaged, for example,
no cracks.
Replacing and adjusting the V-belt
• Remove the protective cover by unscrewing the
screws.
• Remove the hubcap on the front wheel by the
gearbox, prize carefully with a screwdriver. Unscrew
the carriage bolt and remove the wheel.
• Remove the belt from the deck belt pulley. Check that
the deck belt pulleys move easily on the axle, spray
with penetrating oil between and behind the pulleys
and grease the axle.
• Fit the new belt and make sure it fits correctly by the
ball-bearing before adjusting the belt.