Husqvarna 03002 User Manual

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean 

to assure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine 

is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-

 si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or 

steam to clean transmission.
• 

Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and 

clean.

•  Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other 

materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use 

compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean 

cool ing fins.

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.

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours 

of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not 

ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. 

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20 0 30 40 

80 

100 

-30 

-20 0  20 30 

40 

 

F

 

C

32 

-10 

10 

60 

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service 

classification SG-SL.   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.    

Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on 

its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be 

utilized after each use. 
1.  Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near 

enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach.

IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is 

directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc. 

Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.
2.  Make sure the PTO (Blade Engage) is not engaged, 

set the parking brake, and stop the engine.

3.  Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor’s 

Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. 

4.  Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push 

the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end 

of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the 

adapter on the nozzle. 

IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connection is secure.
5.  Turn the water on.
6.  While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, 

re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the 

Fast "

" position. 

IMPORTANT: Recheck the area making certain the area 

is clear. 
7.  Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) to the ON 

position. Remain in the operator’s position with the 

cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned. 

8.  Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) to the OFF 

position. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to 

turn the tractor’s engine off. Turn the water off.

9.  Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to dis-

connect the adapter from the nozzle washout port. 

10.  Move the tractor to a dry area, preferably a concrete or 

paved area. Engage the mower deck PTO to remove ex-

cess water and to help dry before putting the tractor away. 

•  Replace broken or missing washout fitting 

•  Plug any holes in mower with bolts and locknuts.

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other 

oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in 

one year.