Engine Oil Filter; Transaxle Fluid Change - Husqvarna 968999657 Operator's Manual

Engine Oil filter

1. Drain the engine oil in accordance with the work
description under the heading Engine Oil/Change
Engine Oil.
2. Remove the oil filter. If necessary, use a filter
remover.
3. Wipe new, clean engine oil onto the seal for the
new filter.
4. Mount the filter by hand with + ¾ turn.
5. Run the engine warm, then check that there are no
leaks around the oil filter seal.
6. Check the oil level in the engine, fill if necessary.
The oil filter holds 0.1 qt (0.1 liters) of oil.

Transaxle fluid Change

(Transmission)
This transaxle is designed with an external filter for
ease of maintenance. To ensure constant fluid quality
levels and longer life an oil filter change interval of
every 200 hours is recommended.
The following procedure can be performed with the
transaxles installed in the vehicle, and the vehicle
on level ground. Apply the bypass valve for each
transaxle and lock the vehicle parking brake.
1. Remove the three ¼" filter guard screws and filter
guard. Clean any loose debris from around the
perimeter of the filter. See illustrations.
2. Place an oil drain pan (12" or more diameter and
8 qt. capacity is optimal) beneath the oil filter.
Remove the oil filter from the transaxle.
3. After the oil has drained, wipe the filter base
surface off and apply a film of new oil to the gasket
of the new replacement filter.
4. Install the new filter by hand, turn ¾ to one full
turn after the filter gasket contacts the filter base
surface.
5. Re-install the filter guard with the three ¼" screws.
Torque screws to 65 in/lbs. each.
6. Repeat steps on the opposite side of transaxle
drive.
LUBRICATION
Changing the oil filter
1. Filter (guard removed)
Changing the oil filter
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