Husqvarna Z246 Operator's Manual page 21

6. Put a container below the oil drain hose.
7. Remove the oil drain plug.
8. Let the oil run out into the container.
9. Replace and install the oil drain plug.
10. Fill with new oil and do a check of the engine oil
level. Refer to To do a check of the engine oil
level on page 20 .
11. Install the oil tank cap and the dipstick.
Note:
For safe disposal of used engine oil, refer to
Disposal on page 25 .
Lubrication, general information
• Remove the ignition key to prevent accidental
movements during lubrication.
• Clean the area before you lubricate a part on the
product.
Refer to Lubrication
Lubricate the grease nipple on the pivot axle with a
A
grease gun.
Lubricate the grease nipple on the wheel axle with
B
a grease gun.
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B
C
E
• Use engine oil when you lubricate with an oil can.
• When you lubricate with grease, use a chassis
or ball bearing grease that prevents corrosion.
Remove unwanted grease after lubrication.
• Lubricate 2 times a week if you operate the
product daily.
• Do not spill lubricant on the drive belts or the
grooves of the belt pulleys. If you do spill, clean
with alcohol. If the friction between the drive belt
and the pulley is not sufficient after you clean
with alcohol, replace the drive belt.
CAUTION:
other petroleum products to clean drive
belts.
Lubrication schedule
A
A C
D
Interval
Each 25
Yearly
hours
X
X
Do not use gasoline or
B
C
Each 50 Each 200
hours hours
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