Engine Oil; Wheel And Blades - Husqvarna 97050500100 Operator's Manual

LUBRICATION

Engine oil

NOTE: Change the engine oil when the engine
is warm. Refer to the engine owner's manual
for the correct replacement oil and filter change
recommendations.
WARNING! The engine drain plug is
located close to the muffler. To prevent burns,
the engine should be shut off and allowed to
cool slightly so the engine is still warm but the
surrounding surfaces and oil are not.
1. Park on a level surface. Engage the park
brake.
2. Clean the dirt and debris from the area around
the oil fill cap.
3. Remove the cap/dipstick.
4. Locate the drain hose at the right rear of the
engine below the muffler. Put an adequately
sized container under the end of the drain
hose and remove the oil drain plug.
5. Let the oil to fully drain from the engine.
6. Replace the drain hose plug and tighten
securely.
7. Fill the engine with new oil to the bottom of
the fill tube threads. Check the level with the
dipstick.
8. Replace the oil fill cap securely when the oil
level is FULL.
9. Refer to the Service Journal for oil checking
and changing intervals.
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Wheel and Blades

Use only good quality bearing grease. Grease
from well-known brand names (petrochemical
companies, etc.) usually maintains a good quality.
Front Wheel Mount
Remove dust cap to expose zerk. Lubricate with
a grease gun until the grease is forced out around
the top washer.
Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate 3-4 strokes with a grease gun on each
set of wheel bearings.
Deck Spindles
Lower the cutting deck completely.
If a grease gun without rubber hose is used, the
foot plate must be removed to access the center
spindle.
Lubricate with a grease gun, 2-3 strokes per
spindle.