Husqvarna FS 6500 Operator's Manual page 20

FS 3800 / FS 6500 SAW & ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
M A I N T E N A N C E P R O C E D U R E
Check engine oil level, add to full mark. DO NOT OVERFILL!
Check air cleaner. Shake out loose dirt from element.
Check air cleaner connections. Tighten if necessary.
Clean air intake screen. Engine and air cleaner are to be
cleaned, too.
Check blade shaft drive belt tension. Replace belts if damaged.
Check transmission drive belt tension. Replace belt if damaged.
Check alternator belt tension. Replace belt if damaged.
Check hydrostatic transmission oil level. Oil should be visible in
clear tube.
Grease bladeshaft bearings. DO NOT OVERGREASE!
Check coolant spray tubes in blade guard. Clean if necessary.
Check bladeshaft, bladeshaft bearings, collars and drive pin
condition. Bearings should be tight. No free-play side to side,
collars should be clean and free of nicks and burrs. Bladeshaft
threads should be in good condition and drive pin free of
gouges.
Grease front axle, rear axle and bearings.
Change crankcase oil.
Clean crankcase breather cap.
Clean transmission cooling fins.
Replace oil filter with each oil change.
Replace fuel filter.
Check oil level in raise/lower pump.
Replace air cleaner elements.
Check and clean battery terminals.
Inspect, clean or replace spark plugs and breaker points.
SEASON OR TEMPERATURE
Spring, Summer or Autumn: +120°F to +40°F
Winter: +40°F to +15°F
Winter: +15°F to 0°F,
Winter: Below 0°F
Crankcase Capacity
New Engine
Oil & Filter Change
Less Oil Filter or Filter Change
O i l g r a d e / e n g i n e c a p a c i t y c h a r t
Use Oils classified as Service MS, SD or SE
DAILY 50 HRS
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G R A D E O F O I L
FS3800
SAE 30
SAE 20-20W
SAE 10W
SAE SW-20
VG4D 37 HP
4-1/2 qts. (4.25 L)
5 qts. (4.73 L)
4-1/2 qts. (4.25 L)
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F R E Q U E N C Y
100 HRS
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FS6500
SAE 30
SAE 20-20W
SAE 10W
SAE SW-20
V465D 65 HP
6 qts. (5.67 L)
7 qts. (6.62 L)
6 qts. (5.67 L)
250 HRS
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