Changing Engine Oil; Checking And Adjusting Steering Wires - Husqvarna Rider 15V2 Workshop Manual

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Changing the oil
The engine oil should be replaced after the first five
hours of running time, see service chart. Thereafter
it should be replaced every 100 hours of running
time.
WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is
drained off directly after the engine
is stopped. Therefore allow the
engine to cool down first.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil and oil filters are an
environmental hazard and must not be
disposed of on the ground or in the
natural environment. They should always
be disposed of at an appropriate disposal
location.
Avoid skin contact and wash any spillage
with soap and water.
Place a container under the drain plug on the left
side of the engine.
Remove the dipstick and drain plug. Let the oil
drain into the container.
Refit the drain plug and tighten it.
Fill with oil up to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick.
The dipstick should not be screwed down when
checking.
Pour the oil into the same hole the dipstick goes in.
Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 alternatively
10W-40 grade SF-SS (above 0 C / +32 F). Above
+ 20 C / +68 F, SAE 40 can be used. Below 0 C /
+32 F, SAE 5W-20 should be used. The engine
takes 1.5 litres of oil excluding filter (1.7 litres
including filter).
Run the engine until warm, then check that there
are no oil leaks from the drain plug.
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Checking and adjusting steering wires

1
Remove the frame plate by releasing the screws
(two on either side). Pro 18 has two screws to the
power steering housing.
2
Ensure that the cables are properly situated under
the steering cable pulleys in the frame tunnel.
The tension is checked by squeezing together the
wires (as shown in the diagram). Without having to
apply too much force, the wires should be able to
be squeezed to half the distance between them.
Change the cable if it has a damaged strand
causing loose threads to protrude.
3
Hold the wire so it does not twist.
Stretch the wires by tightening the adjuster nuts
(one wire on each side of the ride-on mower). Do
not overtension them, they should only be tightened
up to the steering rim. Stretch both wires equally so
that the steering wheel position is not changed.
Check the wire tension as set out in point 2 after
you have made the adjustment.
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