Husqvarna R 318X AWD Operator's Manual page 26

WARNING: Incorrect blade type can
cause objects to eject from the cutting
deck and cause serious injury. Use only
the blades given in
page 33 .
5. Attach the blade, the washer and the bolt. Tighten
the bolt with a torque of 45–50 Nm.
To do a check of the engine oil level
1. Park the product on level ground and stop the
engine.
2. Open the engine cover.
3. Loosen the dipstick and pull it out.
4. Clean the oil from the dipstick.
5. Put the dipstick back in and tighten it.
6. Loosen and pull the dipstick out and read the oil
level.
7. The oil level must be between the marks on the
dipstick. If the level is near the ADD mark, fill oil to
the FULL mark.
8. Fill the oil through the hole for the dipstick. Fill the oil
slowly.
Technical data on page 33 for the types
Note: See
of engine oil that we recommend. Do not mix
different types of oil.
9. Tighten the dipstick correctly before you start the
engine. Start and idle the engine for approximately
30 seconds. Stop the engine. Wait 30 seconds and
do a check of the oil level again.
To change the engine oil and the oil
filter
If the engine is cold, start the engine for 1–2 minutes
before you drain the engine oil. This makes the engine
oil warm and easier to drain.
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Technical data on
WARNING: Do not operate the engine for
more than 1–2 minutes before you drain the
engine oil. The engine oil becomes very hot
and can cause burn injuries. Let the engine
become cool before you drain the engine oil.
WARNING: If you spill engine oil on your
body, clean with soap and water.
1. Open the plastic cap on the end of the oil drain plug.
2. To make it easier to drain the oil without spill, attach
for example a plastic hose to the end of the oil drain
plug.
3. Put a container below the oil drain plug.
4. Remove the dipstick.
5. Turn the oil drain plug counterclockwise and pull out
to open it.
6. Let the oil run out into the container.
7. Push the oil drain plug in and turn it clockwise to
close it.
8. Remove the plastic hose and put the cap on the oil
drain plug back.
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