Husqvarna Z 242F, Operator'S Manual

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LUBRICATION
Engine oil
NOTE: Change the engine oil when the engine
is warm. Refer to the engine owner’s manual
for the correct replacement oil and filter change
recommendations.
1. Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake.
2. Clean the dirt and debris from the area
around the oil fill cap.
3. Remove the cap/dipstick.
4. Locate the drain hose at the right rear of
the engine below the muffler. Place an
adequately sized container under the end of
the drain hose and remove the oil drain plug.
5. Let the oil to fully drain from the engine.
6. Replace the drain hose plug and tighten
securely.
7. Fill the engine with new oil to the bottom of
the fill tube threads. Check the level with the
dipstick.
8. Replace the oil fill cap securely when the oil
level is FULL.
9. Refer to the Service Journal for oil checking
and changing intervals.
WARNING ! The engine drain plug is
located close to the muffler. To prevent burns,
the engine should be shut off and allowed to
cool slightly so the engine is still warm but the
surrounding surfaces and oil are not.