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Husqvarna YTH 18542 Lawn Tractor
The
Husqvarna YTH18542 is a 2-wheel drive lawn tractor. This model was manufactured
from 2017. The Husqvarna YTH18542 is powered by Briggs and Stratton 33R777
four-cycle vertical-shaft single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a
rated power of 18.5 hp (13.8 kW) at 3600 rpm.
The Husqvarna YTH18542 is fitted with Tuff Torq K46 belt-driven
hydrostatic transmission with foot-controlled variable speed drive. The
maximum forward speed - 5.2 mph (8.4 kph), max. reverse speed - 2.9 mph
(4.7 kph).
The engine has a fixed main jet carburetor, full pressure lubrication
system with oil filter, and cartridge type air cleaner. The tractor was
equipped with 15x6.00-6 front tires and 20x8.00-8 rear tires. The
wheelbase is 48 in (1220 mm). The Husqvarna YTH18542 is compatible with
a 42" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with manual lift.
| Engine Model |
Briggs and Stratton 33R777 |
| Engine Type |
4-cycle vertical-shaft single cylinder air-cooled gasoline |
| Number of Cylinders |
1 |
| Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
32.9 (540) |
| Engine Bore, in (mm) |
3.70 (94.0) |
| Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
3.06 (77.8) |
| Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) |
18.5 (13.8) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3600 |
| Idle Speed, rpm |
1400-1600 |
| Fuel System |
Carburetor |
| Governor Type |
Mechanical |
| Lubrication System |
Full pressure with oil filter |
| Spark Plug |
Champion RC12YC |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.030 (0.76) |
| Armature Air Gap, in (mm) |
0.010-0.014 (0.25-0.36) |
| Air Filter |
Cartridge air cleaner |
| Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) |
0.003-0.005 (0.08-0.13) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) |
0.005-0.007 (0.13-0.18) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
2.5 (9.5) |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
1.5 (1.4) |
| Electrical System Rating, Volts |
12 |
| Starter Type |
Electric |
| Number of Batteries |
1 |
| Battery Rating |
12V, 230 CCA |
| Battery, AH |
28 |
| Electric Ground |
Negative |
| PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
| PTO Clutch |
Manual |
| PTO Speed, rpm |
3600 |
| Transmission Model |
Tuff Torq K46 |
| Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
| Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
| Drive Train |
Transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive |
| Reduction Ratio |
21.53:1 |
| Axle Shaft Size, in (mm) |
0.75 (19.1) |
| Transaxle Capacity, qts (L) |
2.8 (2.6) |
| Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
5.2 (8.4) |
| Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
2.9 (4.7) |
| Drive Wheels |
2WD 4x2 |
| Steering Configuration |
Front steer |
| Steering System |
Manual |
| Brakes Type |
Disc |
| Front Tire Size |
15x6.0-6 |
| Rear Tire Size |
20x8.0-8 |
| Wheelbase, in (mm) |
48 (1220) |
| Length, in (mm) |
69.3 (1760) |
| Height, in (mm) |
41.5 (1050) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
49 (1240) |
| Ground Clearance, in (mm) |
7 (175) |
| Weight, lb (kg) |
419 (191) |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades |
2 |
| Cutting Methods |
Side discharge |
| Cutting Deck Type |
Stamped, reinforced |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) |
42 (1070) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
50 (1270) |
| Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.5-4.0 (37-100) |
| Cut positions |
6 |
| Anti-Scalp Wheels |
2 |
| Lift System |
Mechanical |
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