How to Change the Oil on a Husqvarna Walk Behind Mower
It’s time to pull out your lawn mower, which means you will probably need to do a little bit of maintenance on it before it’s ready to go.
Just in case you forgot how to change the oil, or you are a first time lawn mower owner, here is a step by step guide to help you change oil like a pro!
Things you will need:
- Husqvarna Walk Behind Lawn Mower
- Oil – Consult service manual for proper oil recommendation.
Step 1:
Empty the fuel tank.
Note: This can be done by running the mower until the tank is empty
Step 2:
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug; make sure you place the wire where it CANNOT come in contact with the spark plug.
Step 3:
Remove the oil fill cap and place it on a clean surface.
Step 4:
Tip the lawn mower on its side and drain the oil into a suitable container.
Step 5:
Rock the lawnmower back and forth to remove any oil that may be trapped in the engine.
Step 6:
Wipe up any spilled oil.
Step 7:
Slowly pour about 16 oz. of oil into the oil fill spout on the engine.
Step 8:
Wait about one minute for the oil to settle.
Step 9:
Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick to check the oil level.
Step 10:
Put dipstick into the tube and press the oil fill cap onto the tube.
Step 11:
Continue adding small amounts of oil and checking the dipstick until it reaches the “full” mark.
Step 12:
Re-tighten the oil fill cap onto the tube before starting the engine.
Step 13:
Re-connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Things to remember:
- Do not thread the cap onto the tube when checking the oil level, simply press it in as far as it will go without twisting.
- Do not over fill the engine, it will smoke on startup if you do.
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