Husqvarna ProFlex 18 Operator's Manual page 49

Check the engine oil level when the Rider is on
level ground.
Raise the engine hood.
Take out the dipstick, wipe it clean and push it in
again.
Do not screw in the dipstick.
Take out the dipstick again and read the oil level.
The oil level should be between the marks on the
dipstick. If the level is close to the "ADD" mark, top
up with oil to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick.
Never fill above the "FULL" mark.
Oil is added through the hole that the dipstick sits
in.
Use SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 grade engine oil, or
10W/40, class SC–SH (above 0° C/+32°F).
SAE 40 oil can be used above +20°C/+68°F.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil, class SC–SH (below 0°
C/+32°F).
The engine holds 1.5 litres of oil, excluding the filter
(1.7 litres including filter).
4. Gear lever
Remove the transmission cover by undoing the two
screws.
Lubricate the joints and bearings on the left side
using an oil can.
Push the rubber protector out of the way and
lubricate the hydrostatic wire using an oil can.
Press the pedal a few times and lubricate again.
Refit the rubber protector.
Refit the transmission cover.
5. Transmission
The oil should be changed by an authorised service
workshop, and is described in the Workshop Ma-
nual.
LUBRICATION
ADD
ADD
FULL
FULL
-20 C -10 C 0 C 10 C
SAE30
SAE10W-30/SAE10W-40
SAE5W-20
-4 F 14 F 32 F 50 F
8009-158
8009-159
20 C 30 C 40 C
SAE40
68 F 86 F 104 F
8009-140
6008-209
6020-024
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