In this section

Historical Rules · 16 July 2010

Rule 710.4

Official source text from the 16 July 2010 Rules release

Any ability a leveler card has that isn't preceded by a level symbol is treated normally. In particular, each leveler permanent has its level up ability (see rule 702.84) at all times; it may be activated regardless of how many level counters are on that permanent.

Find this number in the current Rules