Changing The Engine Oil - Husqvarna Rider PR 17 Workshop Manual

Changing the Engine Oil

The engine oil should be changed the first
time after 8 hours running time. It should then
be changed after every 100 hours of running
time.
1. Open the engine cover.
2. Place a container underneath the
engine's left oil drain plug.
3. Remove the dipstick. Remove the drain
plug from the engine's left side.
4. Let the oil run out into the container
(1.5 l/1.6 US qt).
5. Then replace the oil drain plug and
tighten it.
6. Replace the oil filter if necessary.
7. Fill with new engine oil.
8. Starting the engine, run for a few
seconds. Check the oil level and top up if
necessary.
Check the oil level in the engine when the
rider stands horizontal.
Open the engine cover.
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then
replace it.
The dipstick shall not be screwed into place.
Take 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.
Never fill above the FULL mark.
The oil is topped up through the hole the
dipstick sits in.
Use engine oil SAE 30, SAE 10W/30 or
10W/40, class SF-SJ (over 0° C/+32°F).
Over +20°C/+68 °F SAE 40 can be used.
Use engine oil SAE 5W/20, class SF-SJ
(under 0° C/+32°F).
The engine holds 1.5 litres/1.6 US qt of oil
excluding the filter (including filter 1.7 litres/
1.8 US qt).
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is
drained directly after stopping the
engine. Allow the engine to cool
somewhat first.
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.
Engine oil drainage
Oil dipstick
Oil level
Viscosity chart
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