Husqvarna Rider 318 Operator's Manual page 17

Maintenance
Do a check of the battery
Do a check of the fuel hose. Replace it if necessary
Change the oil in the transmission
Change filter in the transmission, Rider 320 AWD model only
Change the spin-on filter of the servo, Rider 320 AWD model only
To clean the product
CAUTION: Do not use a high pressure
washer or a steam cleaner. Water can go
into bearings and electrical connections and
cause corrosion which cause damage to the
product.
Clean the product directly after use.
• Do not clean hot surfaces such as the engine,
muffler and exhaust system. Wait until the surfaces
are cool, then remove the grass or dirt.
• Before you clean with water, clean with a brush.
Remove grass cuttings and dirt from on and around
the transmission, the transmission air intake, and the
engine.
• Use running water from a hose to clean the product.
Do not use a high pressure.
• Do not point the water at electrical components or
bearings. Detergent usually increases the damage.
• To clean the cutting deck, put it in the servicing
position and hose it down with water.
• When the product is clean, start the cutting deck for
a short period to blow off remaining water.
To clean the engine and the muffler
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass cuttings
and dirt. Grass cuttings soaked in fuel or oil on the
engine can increase the fire risk and the risk that the
engine becomes too hot. Let the engine cool before it is
cleaned. Clean with water and a brush.
Grass cuttings around the muffler dry quickly and are a
fire risk. Use a brush or remove the grass cuttings with
water when the muffler is cold.
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Daily maintenance
before operation
*
To clean the cold air intake of the
engine
WARNING: Stop the engine. The cold air
intake rotates and can cause injury to your
fingers.
• Make sure that the intake grille on the engine cover
is not blocked. Remove grass and dirt with a
brush.Make sure that the engine cold air intake is not
blocked. Remove grass and dirt with a brush.
• Open the engine cover. Make sure that the engine
cold air intake is not blocked. Remove grass and dirt
with a brush.
• Examine the air duct, found on the inner surface of
the engine cover. Make sure that the air duct is clean
and does not rub against the cold air intake.
To remove the covers
To remove the engine cover
1. Fold the seat forward.
Maintenance interval
in hours
25 50 100 200
O
O
O O
O O
O O
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