Husqvarna YTH1342XP Owner's Manual

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15MAINTENANCEBEFORE EACH USETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterLubrication ChartCheck Brake OperationClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil (with oil filter)Replace Air Filter Paper CartridgeReplace Spark PlugCheck Battery LevelCheck Tire PressureClean Battery and TerminalsFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEEVERY 8 HOURSEVERY 25 HOURSEVERY 50 HOURSEVERY 100 HOURSEVERY SEASONSERVICE DATESCheck for Loose FastenersBEFORE STORAGECheck Engine Oil LevelClean Engine Cooling FinsSharpen/Replace Mower BladesCheck Operator Presence andInterlock SystemsClean Air Screen1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load orin high ambient temperatures.2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.ENGINE Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)Check Transaxle CoolingCheck V-BeltsReplace Fuel Filter322223 - 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.-lbs. maximum.Do not overtighten.1,1,2245Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this tractor does not cover items that havebeen subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receivefull value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractoras instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodically toproperly maintain your tractor.All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this manual should be checked at least once eachseason.• Once a year you should replace the spark plug, cleanor replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear.A new spark plug and clean air filter assure properair-fuel mixture and help your engine run better andlast longer.BEFORE EACH USE• Check engine oil level.• Check brake operation.• Check tire pressure.• Check operator presence andinterlock systems for proper operation.• Check for loose fasteners.LUBRICATION CHART➀FRONT WHEELBEARING ZERK➀FRONT WHEELBEARING ZERK➁ENGINE➀SPINDLEZERK➀SPINDLEZERK➀GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE➁REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTIONIMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICHHAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILLATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THESELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRI-CATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANTSPARINGLY.