Husqvarna R 318X Operator's Manual page 109

11. To attach the oil filter, turn it clockwise by hand until
the rubber seal is in position, then tighten a half turn
more.
12. Fill with new oil as given in
115 .
-20°C -10°C 0°C
SAE10W-30
SAE5W-20
-4°F -14°F 32°F
13. Start the engine and let it idle for 3 minutes.
14. Stop the engine and make sure that the oil filter does
not leak.
15. Fill with oil to compensate for the oil held in the new
oil filter.
Note:
For safe disposal of used engine oil, see
Disposal on page 114 .
To do a check of the transmission oil
level
1. Remove the two screws, one on each side, and lift
off the transmission cover.
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Technical data on page
10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C
SAE40
SAE30
SAE10W-40
50°F 68°F 86°F 104°F
2. Make sure that the oil level in the transmission oil
tank is between the two horizontal lines on the tank.
3. Fill with engine oil if the oil level is below the lower
line, but do not fill above the top line.
Note:
Refer to Technical data on page 115 for
recommended oil for R 318X and R 320X AWD.
To lubricate the belt adjuster
The belt adjuster must be lubricated regularly with a
good quality molybdenum disulphide grease.
1. Remove the 2 screws that hold the belt shield and lift
it off.
2. Lubricate with a grease gun through the nipple at the
right side, below the lower belt pulley. Lubricate until
grease is pushed out of the rear side of the nipple.
3. Attach the belt shield and tighten the 2 screws.
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