Check The Oil Level In The Transmission; Checking The Engine's Oil Level - Husqvarna P524 Operator's Manual

• Run the engine warm, manipulate the servo steering, and
then check that there are no leaks around the oil filter seal.
• Check the oil level in the transmission, top up if necessary.
The oil filter holds 0.3 litres of oil.
Check the oil level in the
transmission
• Use the oil dipstick to check that there is oil in the
transmission.
• The oil level should be between the markings on the
dipstick.
• Refill as required with fully synthetic 10W/50 API SM oil or
better

Checking the engine's oil level.

Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands
horizontal with the engine switched off. Do not check the oil
with the engine running.
• Open the engine cover.
• Loosen the dipstick, pull it up and wipe it off.
• Now insert the dipstick again, without tightening it.
• Pull the dipstick out again and read the oil level.
Maintenance
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.
The oil is topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in.
• Tighten the dipstick correctly before starting the engine.
• Start and run the engine at idling speed for approx. 30
seconds.
• Turn off the motor.
• Wait 30 seconds and check the oil level.
• If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark
on the dipstick.
The following oil classes are recommended:
• API class SH or better
Choose an oil with viscosity according to the temperature
ranges in the figure:
Do not mix different types of oil.
Caution when using oils such as 5W-20, 10W-30 and 10W-40
the engine's oil consumption increases. If these oils must be
used, check the oil level frequently.
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