Lubricate The Hydrostatic Cable With Links; Changing The Oil Filter - Husqvarna PF 21 Operator's Manual

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
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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.
Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
Lubricate the hydrostatic cable with
links
Remove the transmission cover.
Lubricate the joints and bearings on the left side with an
oilcan.
Lubrication
Remove the rubber casing and lubricate the hydrostatic
transmission cable with an oilcan.
Press the pedal a few times, lubricate again and refit the
rubber casing.
Replace the transmission cover.
Changing the oil filter
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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 engine oil level and top up if necessary.
IMPORTANT!
Used engine oil and transmission oil is hazardous to health
and must not be disposed of in the ground or out of doors.
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.
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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