Husqvarna Yard Tractor Lubrication and Maintenance
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
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You can learn how to lubricate and maintain your Husqvarna YTH22V46 lawn tractor yourself and save a trip to the shop (and a lot of money!). This video will show you how to grease the proper points on the tractor and how to perform some simple, but effective maintenance items that will keep your tractor in top shape. Learning how to lube a tractor is a great way to save time and money. Knowing how to grease your tractor and how to grease your tractor parts will give you the satisfaction of knowing how to do it yourself and save money! Thanks for visiting my channel. I appreciate your support!
Dennis Coffey
Coffey Craftsman Co.
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I drain the gas and oil, along with the oil filter, just before winter. First time owner of one of these riding mowers. Thanks for the tips!
Great idea! Thanks for watching, Joe!
Thank you! My step dad just picked one of these up and it needed a bit of love and this helped immensely.
I'm glad this helped! Thanks for watching!
Good video. I might add two things. When greasing the steering kingpins I always raise the front of the machine and let the wheels and axle hang free so that the grease gets into the contact areas. There also is likely a fitting in the middle of the front axle to lubricate the pivot. If you jack up the machine by the frame it will unload this area allowing the grease to get into the contact areas. By doing this maintenance the tractor will steer like new for a long time. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for sharing that! Thanks for watching!
Dennis, you have no idea how helpful this is! I'm a 72 year old man learning, for the first time, how to use a riding mower, same brand as yours, and this video is really well done. Bravo to you! I'll be watching all your vids.
Thank you for the kind compliment sir! I appreciate you watching and glad to know these videos are helpful.
Dennis, thanks much for these excellent reviews. I just bought the same tractor today due in no small part to your videos.
Thank you so much David! I hope you enjoy your tractor as much as I have enjoyed mine!
Thank you! You took the guess work out of finding the grease zerks.
Thanks for watching, Jeff! I'm glad this helped!
Sir...You have turned me into HBIC when it comes to my mower...I have learned A LOT, and shook my head at myself on things I've let go...i have never owned a new mower...well, in 2018 I bought my first one...YOUR MODEL...so you are my go to man! Thank you for doing every maintenance step for this mower...right down to the ones I didn't think were out there...Today I did a oil change, 2 spark plugs...(22 B & S), fuel and air filter, new belt and new blades and greased...and it only cost parts....where a shop would tripple it... I am SO proud..and actually keeping that chart. Thanks for the way you teach...even I can easily understand.. ( I hate those belt guards too!)
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That is really fantastic, Maria!! You should be very proud of yourself for tackling and accomplishing these jobs...way to go!! Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. I really appreciate that and your kind words!
I like your style bro. Never thought about greasing the steering gear on my Husqvarna 48 inch ( I mean my wife's )You just got yourself a new subscriber!✌🏻️
Thank you Alan!! I appreciate you watching and thanks for the sub!
Thanks again for your video. Itwas very easy to follow. Unfortunately I busted one of the front wheel's zerk grease fitting (rookie mistake), but I learned a lot regardless. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated!
Thanks for watching, Gabriel! I hope you got the problem resolved without too much trouble.
I use my STIHL Blower to get the clippings and any foreign material that might've accumulated during the Mowing. After watching you locate the grease fittings, I need to now look for mine more closer Dennis. I thought I only had 2 but now I"m not so sure. Thank you for pointing them out.
Great idea using the blower Joe! Hope you found all your fittings...thanks for watching!!!
Thanks for the Lubrication video. I have an Ariens 19hp Lawn Tractor and although I thought the steering teeth should be lubed, I kept trying to find an additional grease fitting. Manual was no help, but your video showed how and affirmed that the teeth should be greased (& kept so). Valuable info. Thank you.
Thank you Tom! I appreciate you watching!
Just want to say "Thanks," these videos are so helpful and well-done, answers all the questions before you can ask them or think of them. THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you so much, Laura! I appreciate your comment and thank you for watching!
For someone who has no small engine knowledge, you helped this green horn out a lot. Thanks for the info, I look forward to more of your videos.
Thank you for watching, Dwayne! I'm glad this was helpful!
Thank you so much , I am a 60 year old lady trying to learn how to maintain my equipment .
Thanks for watching, Lisa! I'm glad to know this helped!
Dennis, you are very in tune with maintaining your mower. 90 percent of guys are very poor with the maint. required to keep their equipt. running. One tip I will share is NOT to wash your mower with water especially on top of your deck. Water is very fluid and will seep into your deck spindle bearings. Bearings are sealed to keep out dust dirt etc. but not water contrary to belief, a small amount will rust and wash the grease out. I use an air compressor to blow all the build up after every cutting. Engine,deck, and transmission. I only wash maybe once a year but follow with air to dry out. Just my 2 cents.
Great Tip...thank you!! Thanks for watching!
Thank you Dennis!
Thank you for watching!
Hey Dennis. Well, I done it. I got my YTH22V46 Husqvarna lawn tractor today from Rural King. Borrowed my bosses trailer and got it home. Needed a new one real bad like cause I Flipped my other one End over End last year. It was close but it didn't get me. I was on a steep hill and got stuck 3./4 of the way up and when I pressed the left pedal which controls the drive train, I started rolling backwards,,,then I let it out to go forward and that's when it went end over end on me. Anyway, I won't be mowing that hill anymore. Thanks again for the very important information on this lawn tractor. It will be a big help in my future maintenance plans.
Wow Joe!! I'm sure glad you weren't hurt! I have one steep hill that I mow and I'm very careful with it....I've decided this year that I'm installing terraces with flower beds so I don't have to cut it. Your story confirms that is a good idea. Hopefully all goes well with your new mower and you like it as well as I do mine!
Simply, Thank You! Easy, simple and to the point, can't get an better than the way you've done these videos. God bless.
Thank you for watching!!
Your videos have really helped me maintain my Husqvarna. Easy to follow and understand. Thank you very much!
Thank you Dave! I appreciate you watching and I'm glad the vids are helpful!
Thank you tons! Learned a lot from your invested time. You are awesome!
Thank you so much!! I appreciate you watching and leaving a nice comment!
Thanks Dennis. I wish there were more people in the world such as yourself. I look forward to seeing th rest of your videos!
Thank you so much Lawrence!! I really appreciate your comment and thank you for watching!
THANK YOU! My cousins told me to grease the zerks. What zerks? Where? Thanks to you, I am armed with the necessary info to go forth and grease. There are at least 4 manuals to this Ariens (Husqvarna) Hydro Tractor with NO obvious instructions and its guys like you who help me maintain a tractor I can't afford to replace any time soon.
Thank you for watching, Julie! I'm glad to know this helped...keep greasin'! haha!!
Hey, thanks for this video, I always look under my stuff for Grease fittings and some equipment like this are sealed and self lubing so I never saw these fittings on my husqvarna yth18542 ,which I believe is smaller version of yours,a 42” deck. Mine is going on its 3rd season and I’ve never greased the front end 😮. I’m definitely going to do this b4 I mow again this week
I'm glad this helped! Thanks for watching, Mark!
Thanks for the videos. I bought my first rider this year, a Husqvarna. So I'm going to go over it with your tips, and make sure all is good. Thanks again!
Thank you for watching, Doug!
Hey my first Husky ride-on also! I used to sneer at these folks using a big ride-on to cut their small lawns.
For the past 40 years I've been using push mowers (a HusqHonda and a 30 year-old Briggs$Stratton- STILL STARTS ON FIRST PULL!)
It's not so much that at 80 yrs old, I can't do the job anymore, but It just TAKES too long with a push mower!
Thanks as always. Just hit 25 hours on my yth24v54 and after the last wash she was squeaking. Lubed it up and all good.
Fantastic! Thanks for watching, Russell!
I didn't know there were grease fittings on the mower deck, I'm popping that back of tomorrow to look, thanks for that tip. I use a leaf blower every time I use my tractor and it's great for the deck well area that is more like a bowl than anything.
Great idea! Thanks for watching!
I use my leaf blower to clean off the deck after every use. Like the suggestion about cleaning the rear of the under carriage. It is very important for hydrostatic driven transmissions.
Thanks for watching, Brian!
Thanks for the help. Was not sure where ALL the grease points were on my own YTH22V46. Appreciate it !
Thanks for watching, Phillip! I'm glad it helped!
This is exactly the video I needed. Thank you.
Thank you for watching, Jody!!
Thank you Dennis
Thank you for watching, David!
I have the same model - love all you videos - very helpful - I am not a handyman but I took the deck off and back no hitch. I use a electric leaf blower after each use to blow out that area you talked about (PULLEY GUARDS) seems to work great. I had to take bolt off my deck when I removed it - couldn't get that clip off. Keep up the great videos Dave from Wisconsin
Thank you Dave, I really appreciate the nice feedback! Another viewer mentioned using a leaf blower to clean out from under those pulley guards....I just got a new leaf blower, so I'm going to have to try it! Sounds like it would work much better than using a garden hose. Thanks very much for watching!
I also use the leaf blower (80mph) to clean out the inside of my vehicles. Takes 10 minutes, blows everything out from under the seats, between the consol, places it is hard to get the vacuum into. Blows all the dust off the dash and seats. Open all the doors and have at it.
That's a great idea!! I use a leaf blower to dry the chrome on my motorcycle when I wash it, but I never thought about using it to clean out the car/truck. I'm trying that!
Good info. I grease my mower fittings regularly, but not the steering. Will start doing that from now on. I would hesitate to wet my deck down for cleaning on a regular basis. I clean mine after every use with a high volume blower and its stays clean.
Thank you for watching! Yes, a blower is a great way to keep the deck clean. I have a lot of shade in the back, so my grass is often wet when I cut. Makes it necessary to use the hose usually. Thanks!!
I just bought a husqvarna yth20k42 and I was researching husqvarna mower reviews and I came upon this channel. I subscribed immediately without hesitation. Dennis, you have been very informative about how to keep the mower in top notch condition. Thanks a bunch.
Thank you David! I appreciate you watching and also thanks for subscribing! Let me know if you have things you'd like me to do a video on.
This is a great video, I lubricated my spindles and wheels yesterday following your steps. The grease gun was a tool I have never used before and I had a hard time releasing the grease gun hose from the zerk fitting, but I finally figured out it due to pressure and was able to resolve the issue. I was looking through the owners manual for other maintenance items and there were a couple things that it doesn't go into detail about like checking the muffler/spark arrester, transaxle cooling fan, and engine cooling. Can you do videos on these other maintenance items?
Hi Cliff, thanks so much for watching and commenting. I have a video about loading grease into a grease gun that may come in handy down the road.... ua-cam.com/video/G9VHehhSuCU/v-deo.html That's a task that can end up messy. :)
As far as the other items go....the muffler is basically an inspection item. You're looking for excessive rust, especially perforations, etc that may indicate replacement is necessary. Regarding the transaxle cooling....basically you want to make sure there is no debris, clippings, etc accumulated on top of the transaxle that would hinder proper cooling. Same basic idea with engine cooling as well....just make sure grime, sludge, clippings etc are not accumulated on or around the engine preventing it from getting maximum air flow. I'll do my best to make a video showing these procedures next time I go thru my tractor. Thanks Cliff!
Thanks for the reply and additional info!
Great video. I agree w another commenter -- I avoid water around numerous regions (deck/under the hood) but for years I've used my Stihl gas leafblower to (gently directed) clean out the deck and, from just a bit further way, any dirt/debris around the general tractor/under the hood after use, especially if mulching/leaves/fall time. Those wells really do attract a lot of debris and I've seen a neighbor's deck rust out between water and wet debris. Thanks! Subscribed.
Thank you for watching! I agree. I made another video showing how I cut out/modified the spindle covers to allow for easier cleaning of those wells. It may be worth checking out. thanks!
Excellent video, thanks! One suggestion. I was really new to this, and didn't know how to remove the grease gun once connected. Watching your video a few times explained it, but having it explained would have saved me some frustration.
Great idea! Thanks for watching, Charles!
Nice video. Appreciate the effort. Nice to have someone helping people out.
Thank you very much Chris! I appreciate you watching and thanks for the nice comment.
12:41p.m. Your video really helped on info as to the caring of my riding lawnmower. I will be looking at other ones. Tks.
Thanks for watching, Dianna!
Been watching for awhile when i forget things. Still the best. Would love to see more videos of some other mechanical work
Thank you Ben, I appreciate you watching! I have a few other videos you might enjoy, check them out! :)
Thanks!
More great info! My new YTH18542 is being delivered in a few days so I really appreciate you taking the time to teach us these things!
Thanks for watching, Greg! I hope you enjoy that new mower!
Dennis, excellent videos on your husqvarna oil change and maintenance! While watching the videos, I said to myself, "I like this feller, he's alright". Then I saw your last name and knew your were alright, lol I'm certain our families bridge somewhere down the tree. Keep up the excellent work. You get right to the point, very informative and don't waste any time. Have a good one!
Thanks Jagger!! I appreciate your comments. My Coffey line comes thru Virginia (from Ireland, of course) back around 1650. We were in Virginia until my Dad migrated south. No doubt we're related somewhere back there! Nice to meet a cousin!
Dennis Coffey yes Sir, our Coffey line comes from Ireland as well. There used to be a free “CoffeyCousinsClearingHouse” on the web. I found out we are from the Edward Coffey line.
Yes, I think most of us in the US are from Edward's line. The Cousins are still around.....coffeycousins.blogspot.com/
My Dad and I both have done a lot of research on this side of the 'pond.' :) I'd like to take some time an do a bit or research in Ireland.
Dennis Coffey Yes, Inwouldnlike to know more myself. You can find us on Facebook “Jagger Angela Wells Coffey” or my email address is j a g g e r c o f f e y @gmail.com. Of course without the spaces so webcrawlers won’t start spamming me to pieces.
Thanks for sharing that sir! I'll check it out!
I use high pressure compressed air to COMPLETELY clean off the deck and spindles and all other areas of my tractor each time I am finished using it. Yes, the running out of gas at end of season is great to stop carb gunk and I always use STABIL in my gas. Mine is a TS348XD.
Thanks for watching, Jay! I appreciate the tips and agree!
So about cleaning under the plastic guards on the mower deck.I was out of sorts with my machine because it doesn't cut clean.It leaves spitters ,grass stems standing up after mowing.When i went to the parts house to buy a new spindle,i asked what does a guy do to clean under the guards and the reply was "use a leaf blower"...Works like a champ then spray it down with water to get the dust. Good video thanks...
Great idea John!! Especially if everything is dry. My biggest problem is when the grass is wet...then I just use the garden hose.....but, I like your idea....maybe just better to let things dry out and then use the blower. I'm trying it!! Thanks!!
Thanks for the videos. Just bought my first Husqvarna tractor and I'm clueless. So your channel will be very helpful.
Thanks John! I appreciate you watching and I hope my vids help!
Thanks Dennis. Exactly what I needed to know and very easy to follow.
Thanks for watching, Craig! I'm glad this helped.
Thank you for providing this video! You are the best explainer and teacher ever! I'm a woman by the way. Thank you. Your information and explanations really helped me. 👍😊
Thanks you so much! I'm glad this video helped and thank you for watching. I have several other videos about this mower...just go to my channel page and click on 'playlists'...I have a whole series on Husqvarna tractors. Thanks again!
I just bought a used YTA22V46 lawn tractor. Thanks for your video very helpful!
Thanks for watching, Tony!
Well done Dennis. Clear, to the point, and well edited. Good point about cleaning the transmission cooling fins. I will check mine the next time I have my deck out. One thing I do is use my petrol leaf blower to clean the clippings, debris etc from the mower rather than washing it with water. Less rust. Thanks.
Hey Mark, thanks for watching! A couple of other folks have mentioned that too and I've started using a blower when the clippings are dry. If its wet out when I cut, I end up using the hose to clean off the deck still. But I agree with you....the blower does a much better job getting all the loose stuff out of hiding places on the deck! Thanks again!!
Thanks I wanted to know where to lube my tractor i did not know where the fittings were Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you again!!
Thank you Nezzi!!
Thanks Dennis for all your great videos on the yard tractor
Thank you for watching, Garth!!
I found your video on replacing spindles. Thank you
Great! I also have a playlist set up that has several vids about various maintenance jobs on this lawn tractor: ua-cam.com/play/PL4NggU4HQqRkfSYrAS1teGg2OJJ-ZW4ie.html
I hope that helps!
Good to see you wipe the zerk fittings off before greasing. Most people (the auto shop) don't do this and you'll see galling on a shaft right at the grease point (if you ever disassemble it.) Good video by the way and thank you. I have a high quality shopvac that I use with the hose hooked up backwards (in reverse) to blow off debris. If you use a crevice tool on the end of the hose, you can get as much as 25 pounds of pressure for cleaning. That way you don't have to use a hose to flush the machine off.
I agree about the zerks...also, not wiping them forces all that grit into the very thing you're trying to lubricate. Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing the tip about the shop vac. Great idea!
Great video! I have the same tractor and bought it used and a manual didn’t come with it. This is great! Thanks.
Thank you for watching!! Some of the manuals are available for download on the Husqvarna website. I think they are listed under "Support."
Thank you. Just bought one of these. Great info. Keep them coming
Thank you, Russell. I appreciate you watching. I've got several videos on general maintenance and topics for this mower, I hope you find them helpful!
1st time watching one of your videos. Awesome job. You made my job go much smoother. Thank you.
That's great, I'm glad this helped! Thanks for watching, Mark!
❤I have the same husqvarna mower. Your videos are very helpful when I do the maintenance on it.
Thank you for watching, Jeffrey!
Great job, Dennis! I love the informative videos. I have the exact same mower that you have, and been able to maintain from watching your videos. I do have a question pertaining to greasing the spindles. You mentioned if you don't have grease zerks on the top of the spindle, having to take the mower deck off and greasing them. Can I lift the front-end of the mower, and get access to the spindles from underneath the mower? Again, excellent videos, sir!
Hey Adam, thank you for watching and thanks for supporting my channel! If your spindles don't have zerk fittings, I am not aware of a good way to grease them. My comment in the video about pulling the deck out was in reference to certain spindles that have zerk fittings on the sides rather than on the top. I don't think any of them have grease fittings on the bottom end. If there are no grease fittings, they should be made with sealed bearings that don't require greasing anyway.
Very good. I was hoping to see a fuel filter change as to how to prevent gas leaks while changing. Maybe on another video? Thanks Dennis.
Thanks for watching! Here's a vid for fuel filters: ua-cam.com/video/4tbelpZ6aZ8/v-deo.html
Yes, the LEDs provided slightly more even light, with no filament shadows, but as you say that was only slightly better. As long as you watch out for spider webs, mowing at night is the best. I think it might be easier on the grass too, since dew will be on it after the mowing.
That's a good point about the grass. Husqvarna wires the headlight bulbs to the charging circuit which is why the bulbs go dim at low engine rpm and brighter at higher rpm. Eventhough I normally run my engine at full throttle (which is best for most small engines), I'm thinking of a LED light bar, wired to the battery, thru the ignition switch (so I don't accidentally leave it on and kill my battery). That way I should get bright light no matter the engine speed.
Thanks Dennis! Im a new fan! I cant find anyone to change the oil or blades, but now, thanks to you, i feel empowered! Btw, what degreaser? do you use for the engine? Thanks Dennis! Great job! 😁
Thank you Christine!! I appreciate you watching and I'm glad the videos are a help to you! I don't use any degreaser, I just hit it with the pressure washer every now and then...and wipe with a rag in between.
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@Reyansh Devin Definitely, I have been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :D
@Reyansh Devin Yea, have been watching on flixzone for since december myself :D
Excellent videos. I have the same model Husqvarna, and you are saving me a TON of money!
That's great to hear, Timothy! Thank you for watching!
great video! would you recommend letting the engine cool down before spraying it?
It may not be necessary, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to let it cool down before spraying cold water on the engine.
tank you for sharing Dennis, you make some really good videos.
Thank you Anthony! I really appreciate it and thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video and the deck leveling video, I am sure I will need more later! I have the same mower. From Texas! Stephen
Thank you for watching, Stephen!
Your videos are well done and very informative. Like your attitude when explaining things. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much Bill! I appreciate you watching.
Nice job. Looking for my first Garden Tractor and Husqvarna seems like a good choice. Glad you mentioned about running the gas out of your engine. The biggest problem with lawn and marine motors today is the Ethanol in the fuel. Do the wheels on most Garden Tractors have bushings? And do they have a long life with proper lubrication? Thanks again!
Thanks for watching Tom. I think most lawn tractors use bushings on the front wheels. And I also believe that with a proper maintenance schedule (greasing the hubs), those bushing will last years.
Thanks Dennis. Your videos are very helpful. Keep it up!
Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching!
Thank you for the video! My mower is squeaking (more like squealing) after about 10 minutes of using it... Somewhere up front, below... loud while turning and going in reverse. I've lubed as many moving parts as I could see, will try the grease fittings next.
Thanks for watching! Squealing sounds more like a belt slipping to me..... is is a constant sound? I'd check the drive belt and the deck belt....I have videos for both. Drive belt: ua-cam.com/video/Fyssdm4-S8g/v-deo.html Deck Belt: ua-cam.com/video/SSKX3KOJjqw/v-deo.html
I hope that helps. If not, let me know and I'll do my best to help.
@@dwcoffey thank you! Only while moving, if I sit still (even with the blades going), no squeaking. I'll try to record it
That sounds like the drive belt is slipping to me.
I have the same issue. Did you ever figure out what the issue was?
All good to know. Thank you!❤
You are so welcome! Thanks again for watching!
Thank you Dennis.
Thank you for watching Joseph! I appreciate it.
I have been watching Dennis for about over a 1year . Because of his videos talking about his Hasqavarna and my research we went out and purchased our Husqavarna ts348xd. Bought it in April 2020. Just wanted to say Thanks Dennis for all your work on making Great videos on the Husqavarna
Roger, keep an eye on the front wheel locking clip that holds the front wheel on the shaft, mine came off after 25 HRS and the wheel fell off!
@@Jay_Hall ok thanks for the heads up on that Roger H.
Thank you so much Roger! I have a video that goes thru the setup and things to check for a new mower. You may find it helpful: ua-cam.com/video/a-sRKmL4LLU/v-deo.html
Hey Dennis, thank you so much for making this video! I just got a Husqvarna YTA 24v48 about a week ago, and am brand new to lawn tractor maintenance. This was very helpful to me. I did have a few follow-up questions about what’s okay to do with it.
When it comes to water, are there any places I should be careful not to spray it? I think I saw something in the maintenance guide about being careful around the engine, but I’m not sure what all’s acceptable. And what about anything on the deck, around the gas compartment (it’s under the seat in this model), or around the transmission?
Also, on this brand new tractor (which I did, unfortunately, have to leave out in the rain for one evening before I could cover it), I noticed some significant rust on the bolt and washer underneath of the air vent on the top of the engine. Is this normal, or something I should be concerned about?
Lastly, I read in one part of the Husqvarna manual that, after 5 hours of use, I should change the oil in the engine (just for this new tractor), but the Briggs & Stratton engine-care manual said this is only necessary if the engine does not have an oil filter (pretty sure this one does?). What are your thoughts on that?
Thanks so much!
Hey Ryan! Thanks for watching my video! I'd be careful about spraying water around the engine, specifically the carburetor. Everywhere else should be fine....no harm done. Just be sure your oil filler cap and your gas cap on on tight so they don't let water in. The rust on the bolt and washer will only cause aesthetic problems....the rust could run and stain the area below it. But it will probably not hurt anything . If you don't want to leave it rusty.....scuff it up, clean off the rust and either dab or spray some paint on it to prevent it from rusting again.
I would change the oil after 5 or so hours, even with an oil filter, just because there could be some filings, etc left in the engine from its manufacture. An oil change will get them out and prevent any damage. Check out my oil change video for this tractor here: ua-cam.com/video/8PsfLKmpElU/v-deo.html
Thanks again for watching, I appreciate it!
Hi Dennis! Fantastic, thank you for the detailed responses! I will check out the oil change video and make sure I do that. I'm surprised this tractor uses so much oil... the engine guide said it's nearly 2 liters!
Thank you for taking the time to craft these videos and share your experience; they really help! One suggestion for a video that would be really nice, especially for a newbie like me (if you haven't already done it): Perhaps one where you give a thorough overview of the tractor, pointing out all of the parts the owner will have to interact with eventually, what each one does, and what you would have to do with / to each. I'd love to see all of the tools / gear a person who owns this kind of tractor should consider owning (I'd never even heard of a grease gun until this video, for example, and I haven't seen anything like that in the Husqvarna manuals).
Thanks again!
Thanks for the idea Ryan, sounds like a great idea for a video. I'll see if I can get it scheduled. Thanks again!
Wonderful, thanks for considering this suggestion, Dennis! And thank you for all your help; I'm slowly becoming less intimidated by long-term maintenance of the tractor. :)
YTH has a Brigs, V Twin engine, with pressure oil feed. There is a filter on the engine. Brigs suggests that after the first 8 hours, change the oil and filter.
I have the Ariens version of your Husky lawn tractor. Seems most/all of the Husky maintenance procedures apply to the Ariens. Thanks!
I believe this is correct. I can't verify it, but somebody told me the Ariens and Husqvarnas are made in the same factory.
Also applies to the pp19a42 poulan pro tractor commonly sold at lowes a few years ago!
Dennis, Great video for us newbies! I cannot find a grease adapter to fit the zirk on the wheels? Any advice? Should I change the zirks?
Hi Michelle, Zerk fittings come in different sizes, some are SAE and some are metric, so it is possible that you have an odd size on your wheels. The easiest solution maybe to replace the existing zerks with the same size as your others. You may have to pull one of the ones that work ok too, so you can match up to the new ones. Also, be aware that the thread sizes could be different, especially if one zerk is metric and the other SAE. I hope that helps!
Thank you Dennis 🙏
Thank you for watching, Dave!
Hi is changing the spindle a hard process? I think I need to replace them. I ran over rope and it bent it. Now the mower takes chunks off my lawn. If not too complicated, will you make a video? and video on process of hosing the engine? I was told not to use water but it is so dusty that taking a brush and dusting isnt really doing anything. I really appreciate your videos. Very well made, informative and keeps my attention through the whole video. Ive learned a great deal (which makes my life a little easier. Again thank you.
Hey and thanks for watching! I already have a video on changing the spindles: ua-cam.com/video/00YR0lOPEJY/v-deo.html I hope that helps! Also check out my playlist for all kinds of maintenance videos for this lawn tractor: ua-cam.com/play/PL4NggU4HQqRkfSYrAS1teGg2OJJ-ZW4ie.html
Awesome video as always. Thanks again Dennis.
Thank you, Michael! I appreciate you!
Great video thank you!
Thank you very much!
Thanks Dennis!!
Ronald, thank you for watching and thanks for the comment!
A thank you for all the info on working on a Husky lawn tractor; I am interested in a new 42" Husky tractor. Have you any other advise on maintenance?
Thanks for watching, Scott! Check out some of my other videos about this tractor. I review it at 100 hours and show various other maintenance issues in other vids of mine. I think you'll find them helpful.
Hello Dennis. I’ve been reviewing your videos on Husqvarna Mowers. I need to replace my drive belt on a Husqvarna YTH22V46 I sure would appreciate a video showing how to do this. Regards, Frank Shearer. 👍👏
Thank you for watching, Frank! I haven't had to replace the drive belt on mine yet, but will try to do so soon and make a video.
great video! I never greased the steering gear before but have always thought they probably should be. Do the rear axles ever need greased?
Thanks for watching, Samuel! No sir, there's nothing on the rear axles to lube.....at least not on the hydrostatic model.
I have the same tractor love your videos very informative. Thanks !!
Thank you very much, Anthony! I appreciate you watching!
Great video. Have you done a video on changing the drive belt? Would love to watch you do it.
Hi Bob, thanks for watching. I have not yet, but I've had several people ask me to do one. I'm ordering a drive belt and will do a video soon. Thank you!
Hey Dennis, Very informative video as always! Have you ever tried the lock and lube?✌🏻️
Thanks Alan, and thanks for watching! I've seen them and really like the Lock and Lube. I can't quite make myself spend $30 on one though....I don't have a lot of things I grease. Of course, the next time I grease something and squirt grease all over everything else, I'll wish I had! haha.
Good Info, Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching, Don!
Great video, I just purchased the 2019 YTH22V46, I was looking through manual and could not find where to grease the Blade Spindles, could you tell me if they are sealed or am I missing something? Thank you
Hi Chris, I'm not as familiar with the brand new model, but....most of these tractors come from the factory without spindle grease fittings. Mine only has zerks on the spindles because I replaced the spindles with grease-able ones. Thanks for watching!
Good videos. I have a Snapper brand 22 HP that is very similar to your Husq. My mower did not come with a service manual or a parts list. Hate that about Snapper. I guess they want you to be dependent on the dealer. Thanks for doing these vids.
Thank you very much for watching! Check this website, you might be able to find the manuals for your Snapper here: www.snapper.com/na/en_us/support/manuals.html
Bloody champ mate, helped me heaps. many thanks.
Great! Thanks for watching, Will!
Thanks you were very helpful
Thank you Bill. I appreciate you watching!
Hi Dennis, I need to replace the drive belt for the 2nd year in a row. Last year I paid a local repair shop $450+ to do that and tune it up. Is there any way you could do a video on how to change the drive belt? Your videos are awesome and the videos that others have done on this subject are not the same quality you provide. I easily removed me deck after watching your video on that. I have also lubricated as you recommended.
Thanks for watching, Spencer! I'm sorry for the delay....I have a drive belt and will be filming a video showing how to replace it soon.
Thank you. This is soooo helpful!!
You're so welcome! Thank you for watching!
Dennis I really like your how to videos. I have searched the web for the word Glopping, could not find it anywhere, please explain. LOL . . . just kidding.
Southernese! LOL! Thank you for watching, Mike!
great info. thank you
Thank you James! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Dennis Great video as always sir! What is your preferred grease type and manufacture for these mowers? Thank you again and keep up the great job buddy!
Thanks John, I appreciate it!! I'm really only familiar with organic greases, I don't use much in the way of synthetics. But...as far as organics go, I'm always partial to Valvoline products, so I like their General Purpose and the their Multi-Vehicle grease. I also like Lucas X-tra Heavy Duty grease. All three of those work well for me in my mower and in my automobiles. Thanks for watching and commenting John!
Dennis Coffey I’ll give the organics a try then sounds great!
Thanks for heads up Dennis
Peter Melbourne Australia
Thank you Peter! I appreciate your support!
I read on some forums a guy put spacers/washers on the pulley guards to lift em up and allow them to be blown clean easier with air or hose.
Also read a guy who said he worked at a dealer and the service guys stopped greasing the steering gear because it collected grit and worn down over time compared to when dry. Maybe he was wrong, just wondering if the grease even really makes it easier to turn the wheel or not.
Using spacers under the guards is a great idea! I notice a difference when I grease the steering sector....the debate about grease holding dirt and causing wear is definitely valid since it is an exposed gear. It has such large teeth and is easy to periodically clean, I still opt to grease it. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video, very helpful. I have the same mower. My manual shows arrows pointing to the front steering pivot bolts and showing that they are supposed to be greased with General Purpose Grease. I think this is a mistake in the manual. There is no good way to grease these and it looks like they would just collect dirt if you did, shortening the life of the pivots. What do you think? I noticed you did not lube those points.
Thank you for watching! I'm not completely sure I understand the part you are talking about.....maybe the tie rod ends? If I were to lube them, I might work a little white lithium grease into the cup, but that's about it. Otherwise, it's just going to get nasty and collect a lot of dirt.
I use my air compressor to blow the clippings out of the spindle covers. I feel it works better then water. I don’t think it’s good to let wet grass sit on the mower deck. It will cause it to rust out.
Great idea! Thanks for watching, Stevan!