Husqvarna Z242E Operator's Manual page 21

5. Install the oil drain tube (A) on the engine oil
drain valve (B).
6. Put a container below the engine to collect the
engine oil.
7. Turn the oil drain valve counterclockwise to open
the oil drain valve. Use a 10 mm wrench.
8. When all engine oil is drained, turn the oil drain
valve clockwise to close it. Use a 10 mm wrench.
9. Use the 10 mm wrench to carefully torque the oil
drain valve closed. Do not tighten too tightly.
CAUTION:
much torque when you tighten the oil
drain valve.
10. Remove the oil drain tube from the oil drain
valve.
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A
B
Do not apply too
11. Fill with new oil and do a check of the engine oil
To do a check of the engine oil
level. Refer to
level on page 20 .
12. 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.
• Use 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.
Do not use gasoline or
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