MAINTENANCE

Replacement of the oil filter

1.Dismantle the engine hood as described on page 18.

2.Drain off the engine oil according to the work description “Changing of engine oil” on page 27.

3.Dismantle the oil filter. If necessary use a filter

extractor.

4. Apply new, clean engine oil on the seal for the new filter.

5. Fit the filter and tighten by hand.

6. Run the engine warm and check that there is no leakage round the oil filter seal.

Lubrication

The following three lubrication points shall be lubricated regularly with graphite grease of good quality.

In the event of daily use lubrication should be conducted twice a week.

General lubrication

All joints and bearings are lubricated on manufacture with molybdenum sulphide grease.

Re-grease with same type of grease.

Lubricate the steering and control wires with engine oil.

Conduct this lubrication regularly: during daily use of the machine it should be lubricated twice a week.

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Husqvarna 18 ProFlex, 20 ProFlex manual Replacement of the oil filter, Lubrication, General lubrication

18 ProFlex, 20 ProFlex specifications

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