Husqvarna HUV 5420 DX - Manual (Page 38)

Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
Engine oil and oil filter should be changed after the first 50 hours of operation (diesel). After that, they should be
changed every 100 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Draining
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL
position. Chock the front wheels.
2. Disconnect battery. See Disconnecting the Battery – Diesel Vehicles on page 10.
3. Remove the oil filler cap to allow the oil to drain properly.
4. Position a pan designed for oil changes under the drain plug (Figure 17).
5. From the underside of the vehicle, use a socket or wrench to remove the drain plug (1). Turn the plug
counterclockwise and drain the engine oil into the pan. See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Do not attempt to change engine oil when the engine is hot or even warm. Hot 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 compression
washer remains on the drain plug. Inspect the compression washer and replace if necessary.
7. Use a socket or wrench to replace the oil drain plug (1) (Figure 17). Turn the plug clockwise and tighten to 31
ft-lb (42 N·m) for diesel vehicles.
1
2
208
Figure 17 Engine Oil Drain Plug and Oil Filter – Diesel
Vehicles
Engine Oil Filter Change
1. Drain the engine oil. See Engine Oil Draining on page 36.
2. Place the oil drain pan under the engine oil filter (2) (Figure 17).
3. Remove the engine oil filter. Turn it counterclockwise and drain the residual oil in the filter port and filter into
the oil drain pan. See following NOTE.
Page 36 HUV 5420 DX All-Wheel Drive CE Mark Diesel Vehicle Owner’s Manual