Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Husqvarna YTH2148 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
AS YOU COMPLETE BEOOLAB SEBVICE S ., ERV'OE OATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Check for Loose Fasteners _5 I1_
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _a
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts I1_
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _1,2
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Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
I Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) _,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures,
2 - Service more often when operating in didy or dusty conditions.
Replace Spark Plug _
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 _ Not required if equipped with maintenance4ree battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft,-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor
as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make
any of the adjustments described in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
• At least once a year you should replace the spark
plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and
belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine
run better and last longer.
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WHEEL
BEARING
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BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
O General Purpose Grease
@ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS
LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL
SHORTENTHE LIFE OFTHE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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