Husqvarna 96083001100, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Fig. 11

Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance to prevent accidental start ing of 

engine.
Prevent fires!  Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel.  Re move fuel from tank 

before tipping unit for maintenance.  Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. 
Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 11 and 12)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.  

All oil must  meet API service classification SG-SL.
•  Be sure tiller is on level surface.

•  Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•  Catch oil in a suitable container.

•  Remove drain plug.

•  Tip tiller forward to drain oil.

•  After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug 

and tighten securely.

•  Remove oil filler cap/dipstick.  Be careful not to allow 

dirt to enter the engine.

•  Refill engine with oil.  See “CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL” 

in the Operation section of this manual.

•  Replace oil filler cap/dipstick. 

AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 13)  

Service  air cleaner cartridge every twenty-five hours, more 

often if engine is used in very dusty conditions.

•  Loosen air cleaner screws, one on each side of cover.

•  Remove air cleaner cover.

•  Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Be care ful. Do 

not allow dirt or de bris to fall into carburetor.

•  Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface.

•  If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

•  Clean and re place cover. Tighten screws securely.

CAUTION:  Petroleum sol vents, such as 

kerosene, are not to be used to clean 

cartridge.  They may cause de te ri o ra tion 

of the cartridge. Do not oil car tridge. 

Do not use pres sur ized air to clean or 

dry cartridge.

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ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service 

classification SJ-SN.  Select the oil’s SAE vis cos i ty grade 

according to your expected temperature.

NOTE:

  Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) 

improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased 

oil consumption when used above 32°F (0°C).  Check your 

engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine 

damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least 

once a year if the tiller is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine 

and after each five (5) hours of continuous use.  Add SAE 

30 motor oil or equivalent.  Tighten oil filler plug securely 

each time you check the oil level.

Fig. 12

OIL 

DRAIN

PLUG

Fig. 13

PRE-CLEANER

COVER

AIR CLEANER 

CARTRIDGE

AIR CLEANER SCREWS