Clean Air Screen; Spark Plugs - Husqvarna YTH2042 Operator's Manual

ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil
change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Ser-
vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or
compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 18)
Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove
blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over-
heating and engine damage.
AIR SCREEN
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever
occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown
in "PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
MAINTENANCE
CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS
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Fig. 18
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor,
re place ment is re quired.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP
FUEL FILTER
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
• Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict
clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip
and loss of drive.
CAUTION:
movable parts (See Fig. 20)
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
CLEAN TOP SIDE
STEERING
PLATE
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure
washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans-
mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or
transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use
compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves
and trash from tractor and mower.
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CLAMP
Fig. 19
Avoid all pinch points and
CAUTION:
PINCH
POINTS
STEERING SYSTEM,
DASH, FENDER AND
MOWER NOT SHOWN
Fig. 20