Husqvarna YTH18542 specs
Lawn tractor · Husqvarna · 1 variant · Last verified 2026-10-26
Specifications
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Engine
| Engine make | Briggs & Stratton[parts manual p.11] |
|---|---|
| Engine model | 33R777[parts manual p.11] |
| Engine spec number | Not yet verified |
Mower deck
| Cutting height range | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Deck width | Not yet verified |
Drivetrain
| Transmission model | Tuff Torq K46 BT[parts manual p.9] |
|---|
Fuel
| Fuel tank capacity | 2.5 gal (9.46 L)[manual p.4] |
|---|
Tires and wheels
| Front tires | 15 x 6-6[parts manual p.18] |
|---|---|
| Rear tires | 20 x 8-8[parts manual p.18] |
Variants
Each SKU, model number, deck option and serial-range revision is its own variant. Values are never merged across variants.
96045005901
YTH18542, model no. 96045005901 (product no. 960 45 00-59)
- Model numbers
- 96045005901, 960 45 00-59
- Serial note
- OM 114 25 66-32 (2020-10) and repair parts manual 529 58 46-01 (2020-09) for 96045005901; no serial range printed.
- Engine
- Briggs & Stratton 33R777
Engine
Briggs & Stratton 33R777 is linked to variant 96045005901 because the engine model is printed on a manufacturer document for this machine. Full maintenance specs, parts and every machine using it are on the engine page.
| Oil type | SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C); SAE 5W30 (below 32°F/0°C); API SJ-SN[manual p.4] |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity with filter | 48 oz (1.4 L)[manual p.4] |
| Spark plug gap | 0.030 in (0.76 mm)[manual p.4] |
Maintenance specs and parts
Oil and service specs
| Blade bolt torque | 45-55 ft-lb[manual p.4] |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity with filter | 48 oz (1.4 L)[manual p.4] |
| Oil capacity without filter | 44 oz (1.3 L)[manual p.4] |
| Engine oil type | SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C); SAE 5W30 (below 32°F/0°C); API SJ-SN[manual p.4] |
| Air filter service interval | 100 hr[manual p.17] |
| Oil change interval | 50 hr[manual p.16] |
| Spark plug gap | 0.030 in (0.76 mm)[manual p.4] |
| Spark plug torque | 180 lb-in[manual p.4] |
Part numbers
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| Blade | 532 13 89-71[parts manual p.15]42" Hi-LiftFind this part: Husqvarna Amazon Sears PartsDirect |
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| Deck belt | 598 55 91-01[parts manual p.15]Find this part: Husqvarna Amazon Sears PartsDirect |
| Drive (traction) belt | 592 85 52-01[parts manual p.9]Find this part: Husqvarna Amazon Sears PartsDirect |
| Spark plug type | Champion XC92YC[manual p.4]Find this part: Husqvarna Amazon Sears PartsDirect |
| Battery | 532 16 34-65[parts manual p.5]Find this part: Husqvarna Amazon Sears PartsDirect |
Engine service parts (from Briggs & Stratton 33R777)
| Spark plug type | Champion XC92YC[manual p.4]Find this part: Briggs & Stratton Amazon Sears PartsDirect |
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Serial tag location
The manufacturer documents we used do not say where the serial tag is. Check the operator's manual.
Manuals and sources
All links go to the manufacturer. Dates are printed dates unless marked otherwise.
- manualOM, Husqvarna, YTH18542, 96045005901, 2020-10 www.husqvarna.com · dated 2020-10-05 · retrieved 2026-10-26
- parts manualIPL, Husqvarna, YTH18542, 96045005901, 2020-09 www-static-nw.husqvarna.com · dated 2020-09-30 · retrieved 2026-10-26
Sources we could not obtain
- engine filters/plug part numbers: IPL says 'Order parts from engine manufacturer' (Briggs & Stratton); covered by the engine record only if a Briggs source is available.
Recalls
CPSC recalls for Husqvarna YTH18542
No CPSC recall found as of 2026-10-26. Search CPSC
Engine Briggs & Stratton 33R777: No CPSC recall found as of 2026-10-26.
A listed recall usually covers only the serial, spec or model numbers in the CPSC notice; check your machine. Try the recall lookup.
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Last verified against manufacturer documents: 2026-10-26. Spotted an error? See contact.