Husqvarna FOREST AND GARDEN HUV4210-G - Manual (Page 47)

Engine Oil – Gasoline Vehicles
2008 Husqvarna 4210-G, 4210-E, 4210-GXP, and 4210-EXP Owner’s Manual Page 45
ý WARNING
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with a prop rod, ensure that it is securely engaged while bed is
raised. Do not close the bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of
all crush areas. Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to
heed this warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
3. Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first. See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally start-
ing...” on page11.
4. Position a pan designed for oil changes under the front drain plug (Figure 28).
5. Use a 14 mm socket or wrench to remove the drain plug, turning it counterclockwise, and allow the
engine oil to drain into the pan. See following WARNING.
ý WARNING
• Do not attempt to change engine oil when the engine is hot or even warm. Engine oil can
cause skin burns.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear rubber
gloves when handling oil drain plug, oil filter, and oil drain pan.
6. Clean the oil drain plug threads with solvent to remove oil and oil residue. Make sure that the compres-
sion washer remains on the drain plug.
7. Use a 14 mm socket or wrench and replace the front oil drain plug, turning it clockwise, and tighten to
18 ft-lb (24.4 N·m).
8. Relocate the oil drain pan to a position under the engine oil filter (Figure 28, Page 45).
9. Remove the engine oil filter, turning it counterclockwise, allowing the residual oil in the filter port and filter
to drain into the oil drain pan (Figure 29, Page 46). See following NOTE.
Figure 28 Engine Oil Drain Plug and Pan
1. Drain pan 2. Drain plug 3. Oil filter
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