Husqvarna K 970 Owners Manual - Page 29

MAINTENANCE Changing the oil The oil should be changed for the first time after 5 hours of running time. Thereafter it should be changed every 25 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. 1. Place a receptacle under the engine's drain plug, located on the left-hand side of the engine. 2. Remove the dip stick and drain plug. 3. Let the oil run out into the receptacle. 4. Fit the drain plug and tighten. 5. Fill up with oil to the FULL mark on the dip stick. The oil is filled in the same hole for the dip stick. Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W/30, class CD-SF. Use engine oil with min. API SF quality and SAE 30 or SAE 10W/30 viscosity grade. The oil volume in the engine is 1.2 litres. 6. Run the engine warm and then check that there is no leakage from the drain plug. ADD FULL ADD FULL IMPORTANT INFORMATION Used engine oil is hazardous to health and environment and must in accordance with the law not be poured out on the ground or in the nature, and must be handed in to a workshop or other designated station for treatment. Avoid skin contact, wash with soap and water in the event of spillage. Lubrication The following two lubrication points should be regularly lubricated with high quality graphite grease. With daily use lubrication should be conducted twice a week. General lubrication All joints and bearings are lubricated on manufacture with molybdenum sulphide grease. Re-grease with same type of grease. Lubricate the steering and control wires with engine oil. The machine should be lubricated regularly, and twice a week when used daily. English - 27