Husqvarna YTH18542 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each USE

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

 

Check Brake Operation

 

Check Tire Pressure

T

Check Operator Presence and

ROS Systems

R

Check for Loose Fasteners

A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

C

Lubrication Chart

T

0

Check Battery Level

R

Clean Battery and Terminals

 

Check Transaxle Cooling

 

Check V-Belts

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

E

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

N

Clean Air Filter

G

Clean Air Screen

I

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

N

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

E

 

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

 

Replace Spark Plug

 

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

Replace Fuel Filter

 

 

HOURS

 

 

HOURS

STORAGE

USE

 

HOURSHOURS

SEASON

 

EACH 8

 

 

25

50

100

 

BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERYBEFORE

SERVICE DATES

5

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e

1

- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or

3

- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

 

in high ambient temperatures.

4

- Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

2

- Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

5

- Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. 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.

BEFORE EACH USE

SPINDLE

ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

SPINDLE

ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

ENGINE

Check engine oil level.

Check brake operation.

Check tire pressure.

Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

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 SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IFYOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRI- CATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT

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Contents 917.279060 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelSeat Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Transport See Figs Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsCheck Operator Presence System TractorBlade Removal See Fig To Sharpen Blade See FigEngine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigBelt Removal To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust BrakeTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when TRACTOR-MODEL Number YTH18542 917.279060, Product no 13 SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis TRACTOR-MODEL Number YTH18542 917.279060, Product no 13 Drive TRACTOR-MODEL Number YTH18542 917.279060, Product no 13 Steering Assembly TRACTOR-MODEL Number YTH18542 917.279060, Product no 13 Optional Equipment Engine1331 Mower LiftSeat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsMower Deck TRACTOR-MODEL Number YTH18542 917.279060, Product no 13 Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationWarranty Statement 532 19 58-63 Rev 3.18.05 RD
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