Replacing The Engine Oil; Changing The Oil Filter; Steering Cylinder - Husqvarna P 524 Operator's Manual

Tighten the dipstick correctly before starting the engine. Start
and run the engine at idling speed for approx. 30 seconds.
Turn off the engine. Wait 30 seconds and check the oil level.
If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark on
the dipstick.
The following oil classes are recommended:
• API Service Class: SF, SG, SH and SJ
Choose an oil with viscosity according to the temperature
ranges in the figure:
Do not mix different types of oil.
Caution when using oils such as 5W-20, 10W-30 and 10W-40
the engine's oil consumption increases. If these oils must be
used, check the oil level frequently.

Replacing the engine oil

Open the engine cover.
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.
When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient
temperatures, replace every 50 hours.
WARNING!
!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained
directly after stopping the engine. Allow the
engine to cool somewhat first.
1 Place a container underneath the engine's left oil drain
plug.
2 Remove the dipstick. Remove the drain plug from the
engine's left side.
3 Let the oil run out into the container.
4 Fit the drain plug and tighten it.
5 If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark
on the dipstick. The oil is topped up through the hole the
dipstick sits in.
6 Run the engine warm, then check that there is no leakage
from the oil plug.
LUBRICATION
Check the oil level in the engine, top up if necessary.
IMPORTANT!
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.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and water in case of
spills.
Changing the oil filter
!
Open the engine cover.
• Turn the old oil filter anti-clockwise to remove. If
necessary, use a filter remover.
• Lightly lubricate the rubber seal on the new oil filter using
new oil.
• Fit the oil filter by turning clockwise. Turn by hand until the
rubber seal is seated. Now tighten a further half turn.
• Start the engine and let it idle for about 3 minutes. Now
stop it and check for signs of leakage.
• Check the oil level in the engine, top up if necessary.
IMPORTANT!
Used engine and transmission oil is health-impairing and
must not be disposed of in the ground or in nature.
Replaced filters must be handed in to the workshop or other
allotted place for disposal.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and water in case of
spills.
Control cylinder
The control cylinder has two grease nipples at each end.
Lubricate with grease gun until grease appears.
WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained
directly after stopping the engine. Allow the
engine to cool somewhat first.
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