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    Retrofit a voltage regulator Husqvarna YTH 18542

    Ok. So it looks like the yellow wire connects to the diode and the red goes to the battery side. I haven't cut anything yet. Wanted to be clear where this regulator should wire in. Your diagrams are helping but I'm not too up on the electrical symbols shown (except the ground symbol). It...
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    Retrofit a voltage regulator Husqvarna YTH 18542

    Purchased this regulator and it arrived today...
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    Retrofit a voltage regulator Husqvarna YTH 18542

    I have the same mower with the same problem. Would you be able to post up the part number and related info like vendor name? And maybe a picture of how you connected the wiring? (Just did a search on google for the part number Star tech listed and came up with this...
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    Battery overcharging

    Full code off the valve cover: MODEL: 33R777 TYPE: 0003 G1 CODE: 181102ZD Thanks for the manual Rivets. Also, it has climbed above 16v but I've shut it down when it does that because I didn't want to see how high it would get. Fear of blowing up battery or at least cooking it. But...
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    Battery overcharging

    I put in a new battery this morning, replacing the 5 year old original battery. It started acting up a couple weeks ago where it wouldn't start so I jumped it from my battery charger and mowed. Had to do that the last three times I mowed even though I kept the battery on a trickle charger...
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    Starting a Power Washer after a 10 year storage, what to do?

    Here's a video describing how to safely store a pressure washer. I know that's not what you're asking about but it does give a good explanation on the pump itself and what to expect when restarting after storage. So I guess what you're trying to determine is what steps, if any, were taken...
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    No speed in forward Transmission issue

    Here's another video to check out: Debris under the mower can limit travel of belt idler pulleys and effect the pedal travel, limiting movement in forward motion.
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    No speed in forward Transmission issue

    It was certainly a learning experience for me. There's less expensive fluid you can use instead of the Tuff Torq branded stuff. I used some Stens from Amazon after it was recommended by a guy who does rebuilds for a living...
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    No speed in forward Transmission issue

    Check out this thread from another forum: https://www.gardentractortalk.com/threads/k46-broken-breather-cap.92871/#post-1030333 Be happy to answer any questions you might have. Lots of good videos on YouTube to help with diagnosing and rebuilding.
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    No speed in forward Transmission issue

    There's quite a few videos on Youtube that show how the transmission works and how to diagnose the problems. Here's the one I used to rebuild my K46. I've never done one before but after watching several different videos I decided to do it (same as yours). I only paid $25 for the mower so...
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    Husqvarna Transaxle 532448354

    I did a google search for that trans part number and it comes up in a bunch of places, including amazon. Most claim they're in stock. Why not rebuild yours? I did mine and I'd never done one before and it works great now. Lots of Youtube videos on how to.
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    Update on $25 YTH22v46 riding mower project

    Got the parts back and reassembled the trans about three weeks ago. Works great. Pulls up inclines just fine. Finished refurbing the mower deck with new rustoleum paint on both top and bottom. Installed new blades and new drive and mower deck belts. Adjusted the deck height and greased...
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    Best way to polish Husqvarna orange?

    Maybe some inexpensive Turtle Wax on the metal parts. I just bought some and am going to try it out. Google "Husqvarna orange spray paint". I've run across it before. Maybe try "Back to Black" on the plastic parts? Decals are available from Husqvarna. Not sure which models are still available.
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    Update on $25 YTH22v46 riding mower project

    Wanted to update on this mower project. This is about a riding mower I bought recently as a project. (Original post on another thread about poor B&S design) It's not a 3 year old model but rather a 2015 YTH22v46 twin cylinder 22hp B&S Husqvarna with 328 hours on it. Got it from a guy for...
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    Different engine for husqvarna 42" riding mower? Flawed B&S design?

    Yes, cleaned cooling fins at end of each season, found very little debris. New pre-season air filter every year also.
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    Need pros help. How to clean inside of wheel hub?

    Finally got the rear wheels off my Husqvarna YTH22v46 riding mower. Had to resort to a wheel puller locked onto a couple shouldered eye bolts and a pneumatic hammer. Got as far as I could with the wheel puller then finished with the pneumatic hammer. Fought me every inch of the way. So I've...
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    Different engine for husqvarna 42" riding mower? Flawed B&S design?

    Weather's been nasty the last few day so haven't done the valve adjustment yet. I plan on starting the mower, mowing the lawn, then shut down and let sit overnight and then doing the valve adjustment. Hopefully that will solve the reluctance-to-start problem. If not, when will have to look at...
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    Too much compression. adjusted the valves and it got worse

    I enjoy Taryl's videos but could do with less of the off-topic theatrics. Just the facts, mam. I've watched quite a few of them and am going to attempt a fluid change on a hydro-static tuff-torq transmission soon on a Husqvarna mower I bought for $25. Re: the valve adjustment; do you do that...
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    Husqvarna YTH1842 compression issue?

    Thanks for the reply. Everything I've read about replacing the compression release mechanism says the motor has to come off the mower to do the job. I was thinking I could save a little money by doing the motor removal myself and just bring the motor to the shop to have the mechanism replaced...
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    Different engine for husqvarna 42" riding mower? Flawed B&S design?

    Good call. That's next on the list. Waiting for gasket to arrive. Manual shows the specs. Thanks!
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    Husqvarna YTH1842 compression issue?

    Would any mechanics be willing to work on an engine if I walked into the shop with just the engine instead of the whole mower? Just curious. This would be to fix the ACR cam problem.
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    Different engine for husqvarna 42" riding mower? Flawed B&S design?

    I have the Husqvarna YTH 18542 riding mower with the B&S 330000 series engine that has 75 hours on it and was purchased March of 2019. I don't think I have a problem with the decompression mechanism being broken but not certain. This season, after changing the oil and running it for about 15...
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    Would you buy the same mower again?

    Bought a husqvarna last year about this time and I'd buy the mower again but would buy from someplace else. Lowe's screwed me on the $200 rebate. Love the mower though. No problems so far. Got the extended warranty just in case.
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    New YTH18542 B&S motor smoking

    Bought new about a month ago from Lowes and had it delivered and all setup. Just getting to the 5 hour mark now and have a question before changing the oil/filter. Whenever I start the mower, I always check the oil level before starting and it always shows full, as it should. But the last two...
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