Husqvarna MZ 5225 Owners Manual - Page 52

LUBRICATION Engine Oil 4. Engine Oil Filter • Drain the engine oil in accordance with the work description under the heading Engine Oil/Change Engine Oil. • Remove the oil filter. If necessary, use a filter remover. • Wipe new, clean engine oil onto the seal for the new filter. • Mount the filter by hand with +¾ turn. • Run the engine warm, then check that there are no leaks around the oil filter seal. • Check the oil level in the engine, fill if necessary. The oil filter holds 0.1 qt (0.1 liters) of oil. Changing the oil filter 8011-734 WARNING! Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping the engine. Allow the engine to cool to a safe temperature first. 5. Changing the Engine Oil The engine oil should be changed for the first time after 5-8 hours of operation. Thereafter, it should be changed every 50 hours. The oil drain valve is located at the rear of the unit, to the right of the oil filter. • Place the machine on a flat surface. • Place a container under the engine where the oil drain valve exits. • Remove the valve cap. • Allow the oil to run out into the container. • Reinstall the oil drain valve cap. • Replace the oil filter if necessary. • Fill with new engine oil in accordance with Checking the Oil Level. • Start the engine. Run it for 3-5 minutes. Stop and recheck the oil level. 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. English-52 Oil drain valve