Ride-On Mower11/09/2024

Ride-on lawn mower maintenance

This is an article on how to maintain a Husqvarna ride-on lawn mower.

For your Husqvarna ride-on lawn mower to work optimally, maintenance must be performed after 50, 100 or 200 hours, depending on the type of product. Some maintenance can be performed easily, and some needs to be done by the authorised local dealer.

Maintenance that can be done by you, the operator

WARNING: Before starting any maintenance, make sure that you have the right safety equipment and that you are aware of your own and others' safety!

Petrol-powered ride-on lawn mower

  • Make sure that the tyre pressure is correct. This depends on the model of your product. Please check your ride-on lawn mower's operator's manual for correct information.
  • Clean the air filter.
  • Replace the engine oil. This should be done after 50 hours or once a year (first service only).
  • Replace the engine oil filter. This should be done after 50 hours or once a year (first service only).
  • Check the lights (if applicable).
  • Check the starter battery and charge if it necessary. Use a standard battery charger. NOTE: Always disconnect the charger before starting the engine.
  • Clean the outer and inner surfaces of the cutting deck and the cutting deck covers. Use a water hose to clean the cutting deck while in the service position.
  • Do a check of and adjust the cutting height and pitch setting. Correct ground pressure ensures that the cutting deck moves along the surface but does not press too hard against it.
  • Make sure that the product does not move in the neutral position.
  • Check the blade engagement, seat, lift and forward drive/brake.
  • Inspect the collection system (for collection models only).

Battery-powered ride-on lawn mower

  • Clean the outer and inner surface of the cutting deck. Clean below the cutting deck cover and around the blades.
  • Make sure that the tyre pressure is correct.
  • Check and adjust the parallelism of the cutting deck.

Petrol-powered ride-on lawn mower

  • Make sure that the tyre pressure is correct. This depends on the model of your product. Please check your ride-on lawn mower's operator's manual for correct information.
  • Replace the fuel filter.
  • Replace the air filter.
  • Replace the engine oil. Every 100 hours or once a year.
  • Replace the engine oil filter. Every 100 hours or once a year.
  • Replace the spark plug.
  • Check the lights (if applicable).
  • Check the battery and charge it if necessary. Use a standard battery charger. NOTE: Always disconnect the charger before starting the engine.
  • Check the oil in the transmission and fill if necessary.
  • Clean the outer and inner surfaces of the cutting deck and the cutting deck covers. Use a water hose to clean the cutting deck while in the servicing position.
  • Do a check of and adjust the cutting height and pitch setting. Correct ground pressure ensures that the cutting deck moves along the surface but does not press too hard against it.
  • Examine the blades in the cutting deck. Sharpen or replace if necessary.
  • Make sure that the product does not move in the neutral position.
  • Check the blade engagement, seat, lift and forward drive/brake.
  • Inspect the collection system (for collection models only).

For other types of maintenance, please contact your authorised local dealer.

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