Maintenance; General Recommendations - Husqvarna YTH18542 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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REGULAR SERVICE f__£'4y_-_ SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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ROS Systems V _
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Check for Loose Fasteners I_ 1_5 if
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Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades VF3
C Lubricati°nOhart _
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals II_
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts If
Check Engine Oil Level if II_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1_1,2 I_
N Clean Air Filter 1_2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
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E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1,2
Clean Engine Cooling
Fins
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Replace Spark Plug I1_ 1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
V'2
Replace Fuel Filter _#4
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
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.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
d}FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
• _}FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
@ENGINE
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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@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 SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE
SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRI-
CATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT
15 SPARINGLY.