Husqvarna Z18, Operator'S Manual

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LUBRICATION
English-
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1. Place the machine on a flat surface.
2. Remove the yellow cap and fit a hose to
the drain valve.
3. Place a container under the engine
where the hose from the oil drain valve
exits.
4. Remove the dipstick and open the drain
valve by turning and pulling out the black
sleeve.
5. Allow the oil to run out into the container.
6. Then close the oil drain valve.
7. Remove hose and install the yellow cap.
The cap must be installed to stop flow if
the valve is opened by mistake.
8. Replace the oil filter if necessary.
9. Fill with new engine oil in accordance
with Checking the Oil Level.
10. Start the engine. Run it for a few
seconds. Stop and re-check 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.
8011-499
Oil drain valve