Husqvarna YTH180 Customer Responsibilities, General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

	Check Brake Operation
	Check Tire Pressure
T	Check for Loose Fasteners
R	Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
A	Lubrication Chart
C
T	Check Battery Level/Recharge
0	Clean Battery and Terminals
R	Check Transaxle Cooling
	Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
	Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
	Check Engine Oil Level
	Change Engine Oil
E	Clean Air Filter
	Clean Air Screen
N
G	Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
I	Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
N	Clean Engine Cooling Fins
E	Replace Spark Plug
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
	Replace Fuel Filter

	USE		HOURS		HOURSHOURS			HOURS
									SEASON
	2				50	100
				25
	EACH	HOURS8
BEFOREFIRST		EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
✔	✔
✔	✔						✔
✔		✔4			✔7
							✔
		✔
		✔
		6
		✔					✔
		✔			✔5
					✔5
✔	✔	✔1,2,3
✔							✔
		✔2

✔2

✔

✔1, 2

✔2

✔ ✔

✔2

✔

STORAGE

SERVICE DATES

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.

3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

5 - If equipped with adjustable system.

6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 7 - 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.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•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

2 SPINDLE ZERK

2FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK

1ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

PIVOT(S)

SPINDLE ZERK 2

FRONT WHEEL 2 BEARING ZERK

ENGINE 3

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check for loose fasteners.

1SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

2GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

3REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI- CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW- DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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