Checking the oil level | Husqvarna Z18 instruction

LUBRICATION

Checking the oil level

Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is standing level and the engine is stopped.

Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then replace it.

The dipstick should be screwed into place.

Take the dipstick out again and read the oil level.

The oil level shall lie between the markings on the dipstick. If the level is approaching the ”ADD” mark, top up the oil to the ”FULL” mark on the dipstick.

Never ﬁll above the ”FULL” mark.

The oil is ﬁlled through the hole for the dipstick.

API class SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher must be used

Syntetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 10W30 is recommended at all temperatures.

Mineral oil SAE 5W-30, 10W30 can be used between 0 ˚F/-18 ˚C and 40 ˚F/+5 ˚C. At temperature above 40 ˚F/+5 ˚C single grade SAE 30 must be used.

The engine holds 1.5 quarts gallon (1.4 liters) of oil excluding the ﬁlter; including the ﬁlter 1.6 quarts gallon (1.5 liters).

8011-500

Remove the dipstick

8009-159

The dipstick markings

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Husqvarna Z18 manual Checking the oil level

Contents

Z18 EnglishPage Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Rider Series English Introduction Introduction Good Service Manufacturing Number Xxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx Xxxx xxxxxx Symbols and DecalsSymbols and Decals Passengers General Use Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions Hearing Do not Driving on SlopesDo as follows Children Utility Box Maintenance Risk of sparking Use protective glasses for maintenance work Transport Customer responsibilities Control Locations ControlsControls Motion Control Levers Tracking Seat adjustment knobs Fuses By pass linkages Blade switch Refueling Throttle Control Ignition SwitchChoke Control Machine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Hour MeterParking Brake Accessories Cutting height pedal Training OperationOperation Before Starting Starting the Engine Disengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position To start an engine with a weak battery To remove cables, reverse order Running Operating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance = Described in this manual = Not described in this manual Replacing battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Ignition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting Throttle Cable Checking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Replacing the Air Filter Kohler engine Install the cover and tighten the knobs by Faulty adjustment can cause an accident Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking Tire Pressures Checking the Parking Brake Checking the V-belts Deck belt Deck belt installation EZT belt removal EZT beltTo replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle belt Always use protective gloves when handling the blades Checking the Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck Side-to-side adjustment To level deck Front-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Cleaning and Washing Use protective glasses when cleaning and washingCaster Wheels Hardware Lubrication Lubrication Schedule Lubricating the Cables Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication ScheduleCaster wheels Engine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine Oil Oil drain valve Checking the oil level Engine oil Kohler Changing the engine oil Changing the Oil Filter Transmission Problem Cause Trouble Shooting GuideTrouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting Guide English-59 Service StorageStorage Winter Storage Wiring Diagrams Wiring diagram Z18 Technical DataTechnical Data Equipment Torque Speciﬁcations Conformity Certificates Conformity Certiﬁcates Service Journal Service JournalDelivery Service Action After the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-69 Service Journal English-71 At Least Once Each Year Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Service Journal English-75 ´z+RP¶6P¨ English-77 115 04 ´z+RP¶6P¨ ´z+RP¶6P¨