General; Lubricating The Cables; Accessories - Husqvarna Rider ProFlex 18 Operator's Manual

LUBRICATION

General

Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional
movements during lubrication.
When lubricating with an oil can, it ought to be filled
with engine oil.
When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated,
grease 503 98 96-01 or another chassis or ball bearing
grease offering good corrosion protection shall be used.
With daily use, the Rider should be lubricated twice
weekly.
Wipe away excess grease after lubrication.
It is important to avoid getting lubricant on the belts
or the drive surfaces on the belt pulleys. Should this
happen, attempt to clean them with spirit. If the belt
continues to slip after cleaning with spirit, it must be
replaced. Petrol or other petroleum products must not
be used to clean belts.

Lubricating the cables

Grease both ends of the cables and move the controls
to end stop positions when lubricating. Re-attach the
rubber covers on the cables after lubrication. Cables
with sheaths will jam if they are not lubricated regularly.
A jammed cable may cause malfunction, such as the
parking braking being applied.
If a cable binds, remove the cable and hang it vertically.
Lubricate it with thin engine oil until the oil begins to
escape from the bottom. Tip: Fill a small plastic bag
with oil and tape it so that it seals against the casing
and allow the cable to hang vertically from the bag
overnight. If you do not succeed in lubricating the
cable, it must be replaced.

Accessories

Lubrication or other maintenance of optional
equipment or accessories, see "Accessories" on
page 16, is not described in this manual. This
equipment too, naturally, requires maintenance. See
the manuals for the respective accessories for
instructions.
It's good practice to make a note of maintenance or
necessary actions preformed on this page.
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