Husqvarna HUV 5420 DX - Manual (Page 39)

Engine Oil
NOTE: An oil drip guard (1) can be used to prevent excess oil from dripping onto the engine base plate (Figure 18).
Use an empty quart (one liter) container and cut the bottom off at an angle, then slide the open area of the
container up and under the oil filter (2) before removal. Position the port of the plastic container so oil will be
directed into the oil pan (3). A drip guard can be made by folding a piece of cardboard, thin metal, or plastic
under the oil filter, forming a channel to direct the filter port oil into the drain pan.
Dispose of used oil according to the environmental laws and regulations for your area.
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Figure 18 Remove Engine Oil Filter
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Figure 19 Coat Rubber Seal
4. Use a clean, lint-free rag to wipe the oil filter port flange surface clean where the oil filter gasket seats.
5. To help seal the new oil filter to the oil port flange, apply a light coat of white lithium NLGI Number 2 grease (Dow
Corning
® BR2-Plus or equivalent) or new engine oil to the rubber seal around the outside surface of the filter
before attaching it to the oil filter port (Figure 19). Install the new oil filter (P/N 603 00 00-41) onto the engine oil
filter port. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Use only Husqvarna oil filters designed for your engine.
6. Tighten the oil filter by hand 2/3 turn after gasket contact. Do not use a band wrench or channel lock pliers.
Engine Oil Filling
1. Add engine oil; use a funnel or pour spout to direct the oil into the opening (Figure 20). With filter change, the
engine requires 3 qt. (2.8 L) of oil for diesel vehicles. Refer to oil viscosity guidelines for selection of oil grade
(Figure 21). See following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• Do not exceed recommended oil capacity. Doing so will decrease engine performance or result in
damage to the engine.
2. Connect battery. See Connecting the Battery – Diesel Vehicles on page 10.
3. With the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, start and run the engine for a few minutes. Observe
both the drain plug and the oil filter from under the vehicle and watch for oil leaks. If a leak is detected, check
the tightness of the oil filter and drain plug. Tighten, repair, and/or replace components as necessary. See
following NOTE.
NOTE: Wait five minutes after turning off the engine before removing the dipstick.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the engine oil as a final step. Replace the dipstick.
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