Husqvarna YTA19K42 Manuel De L'opérateur page 16

TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid main te-
nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should
the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your
near est au tho rized ser vice center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SJ-SN. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least
once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of operation.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
5W-30
-20 0 30
F
C -30 -20 -10
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16 - 18)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SJ-SN.
• Ensure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
LOWER DASH COVER REMOVAL
• Raise hood.
• Remove fastener from lower dash cover.
CAUTION: Remove lower dash cover carefully to ensure
cover tabs are not broken.
• Slide lower dash cover up to release cover tabs from
tapered slots in lower dash and remove.
LOWER DASH COVER
FASTENER
TABS
MAINTENANCE
10W30
32 40
60 80
0 10 20 30
Fig. 16
SLOTS
Fig. 17
• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
• Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install
the drain tube onto the fitting.
• Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning
coun ter clock wise.
• To open, pull out on the drain valve.
CLOSED
AND
LOCKED
POSITION
YEL LOW CAP
• After oil has drained completely, close and lock the
drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise
until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
100 • Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the
bottom fitting of the drain valve.
40
• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this man u al.
• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
For accurate reading, insert dipstick into the tube and
push down firmly into place before removing. Keep oil
up to, but not over, the "FULL " line on dipstick. Push
dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished.
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.
NOTE: If needed, remove lower dash covers using steps
from "Lower dash cover removal" section of this manual.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
The air screen is over the air intake blower located on top
of engine. The 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.
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OIL DRAIN VALVE
DRAIN
TUBE
Fig. 18