Checking Valve Clearance on Husqvarna YTH21K42

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I'm doing some more spring readiness checks on the Husqvarna YTH21K42 Lawn Tractor.
In this video I want to check the valve clearance. There is a Kohler Courage 21 HP engine in this tractor and they are prone to have valve cover oil leaks and valve setting issues.
When I check the valves I'm not disappointed with the settings and the engine sure looks to be running good and not burning too rich or lean.
I examine the spark plug and it looks just fine too. Then I do a little chin wagging about cheap off shore plugs versus known brand name plugs and give my thoughts on the topic.
Let me know in the comments if you think I should have adjusted these valves.
Happy Canada Day and also Happy 4th of July too.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the video. Please 'thumbs up' me and leave me some comments. And if you haven't done so already, please consider 'subscribing' to my channel. It sure helps my videos get noticed and my channel grow.
I hope you all have a great week.
We'll talk to yas ...
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#checkingvavleclearaneonhusqvarnaYTH21K42
#husqvarnalawntractormaintenance

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@mikecurtis2585 Месяц назад

It should be ok for another season or two! We are always praying for you and Nannie 🙏🙏🙏

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Mike your prayers are manna from heaven for Janet and I. Thanks so much for keeping the faith and being a model for me to follow. Thanks to for your comment on the valves. I agree with your thoughts there. Take 'er easy and God Bless you!!

@tinkeringtaylor3053 Месяц назад

Hi Mike 👋, Thank you for the update on Nannie. I am pleased to hear she is doing ok after the hip operation. their valve covers are easily bent when you remove them , but if the gauge slid in and had a bit grip, they should be fine 👍

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Neville. There wasn't much drag on the gauge when I checked the valves, but I'm thinking, the engine was stone cold and with the number of hours on it, having the valves on the loose side might be better than having them too tight. The engine is working and burning so well, I hated to make an adjustment just for the sake of making an adjustment if you know what I mean. Thanks for watching and I hope you are still progressing too Neville. Take 'er easy!!

@retiredforlife63 Месяц назад

Our thoughts are with you and Nannie. Necessary maintenance. Take care of your machines and they’ll take care of you. Cheers!

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Many thanks for your thoughts for Nannie Brian!! They are much appreciated. I agree with that statement about maintenance. I worked my whole career as a maintenance electrician and if there is one thing I learned in that 35 + years it was do your maintenance and things will last!! Take 'er easy!!

@ronniehoward6601 Месяц назад

Glad to hear about the update on Nannie. I will sure continue to pray for her and you to. I always check my valves on anything I'm working on with the engine warm. Yours will probably be ok but you might want to warm the engine up and check them again when you change the gasket. Enjoyed the video and I'll see you on the next one.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

Good day eh! That's a good odea Ronnie to check the valves when the engine is warm. I'm thinking they will be just fine. Thanks to for your prayers for Nannie. They are much appreciated!! Take 'er easy!!

@TomokosEnterprize Месяц назад

Good call on the valve lash. They are supposed to be checked when warm/hot.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Dean. I figured with the amount of hours on the engine and with it being cold, leaving them loose was a good plan. It didn't make sense to me to make an adjustment on the valves just for the sake of making an adjustment when the engine is running so well. Take 'er easy!!

@TomokosEnterprize Месяц назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop You bet, If it isn't broke, don't mess with it. Our forfathers may have been right eh, LOLOLOL.

@FairestSnowWhite Месяц назад

I know nothing of tractors or the thingies that go with them but am so happy to hear Nannie is somewhat improved! Hugs to y'all! 💛

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Tractors aren't that hard to understand. All they are is a bunch of metal parts and nuts and bolts and some belts and pulleys put together to look like a tractor!! LOL Nannie is doing better each day. Some days don't go all that good, but generally she's better today than this time last week so that's what we're using for the measuring stick. Take 'er easy!!

@EverydayProjects Месяц назад

RULE # one: Gasket goo on everything! RULE # two: 3 + 2 = 5 RULE # 3: Prime delivery takes one month Great job Mike. No more stalling---get mowing! LOL Hello to Nanny and a pat for the critters.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Those are good rules to live by!! LOL The gasket did eventually show up and I installed it and my son Chris has taken over the mowing detail and doing a great job. The critters are all well too. Well except for the 3 squirrels that were murdered here the other night by the Lake Monster!! LOL Take care!!

@BruceLyeg Месяц назад

Your yard tractors are better maintained than my vehicles

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? I doubt that Bruce. I think you take pretty good care of those Miatas!! But I figured if the engine was working good already, why take a chance on adjusting a valve if it really didn't need it!! Thanks for the comment. Take care and Happy Canada Day!!

@AngelsAware Месяц назад

Hi Mike, we have been praying for you and Nannie. This was a very helpful video. You are a man of many talents! Great job as usual. Please give your wonderful wife a big hug! It seems like there is not much that helps IBS. I wish there was a good solution. Keep looking up, Bill.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Bill. I'll tell Nannie you good folks are still in our corner and praying!! Thanks. She is making progress but slowly. However, I'll gladly take that!! I hope you all had a great July 4th!! Take 'er easy!!

@stevoj8959 Месяц назад

I have always been a fan of the Kohler engines, they have never let me down. I have never set the valves before but it is something a guy should do. Maintenance keeps the equipment happy. Thanks Mike. Stevo

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

Hello there Stevo!! I checked the valves on this engine after about 100 hours and they were loose. Now it has about 200 hours on it and I thought I should check them again. But the engine was cold, so the valves being a little on the loose side I think was OK. Thanks for the visit and take 'er easy!!

@tractorbob58 Месяц назад

Very informative video good job Mike

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Bob. Just so you know, I had about 1 hour and 30 minutes of video made for this video and after editing I ended up with just 12 minutes. So a lot of video was cut so as just to show the story. Thanks for watching. Take care!!

@bigsonslawncare Месяц назад

Wish I had checked this on my Kawasaki engine had dropped a push rod I will definitely be checking the valves from now on 👍🏾

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Ouch!! Loosing a push rod could cause a lot of damage. I hope you were able to escape with a minimal amount of repairs needed!! Thanks for watching and stay cool! Take 'er easy!!

@STTC Месяц назад

That Amazon delivery promise is very unreliable Mike, gets me every time!!! wait forever

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? You know the real kicker was, on the Amazon page it asked if I wanted Amazon Prime 2-day Delivery. I said yes and they replied with the delivery date that was 4 weeks out! LOL Take care!!

@tractorbob58 Месяц назад

I like the Kohler command

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

Hello there Bob. The Kohler Command is a newer engine I think and it doesn't have nearly the bad rep that the Courage has. But I have to say, I have had good luck with both Kohler Courage engines I have. The one here and the other one in the Estate Car!! Take care!!

@codraven57 Месяц назад

Great choice Grampie……….don’t go looking for trouble………it will eventually find you.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? You ain't lying eh!! The engine is working great and it was cold to, so why mess with it eh!! Thanks for watching. Take 'er easy!!

@RustyGlovebox Месяц назад

Good work Mike, keeping the engine well maintained keeps it running good. Happy Canadian Day, Cheers

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? You ain't lying there Lloyd!! I try and maintain my gear but some times things get behind. This mower had a rough summer last year so I wanted to make sure I got the maintenance done early this year!! Take care and Happy 4th of July!!

@tomfillmore9710 Месяц назад

Hope you and Nannie had a great Canada Day take care have a great week

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Tom. Our Canada Day was pretty quiet, but that was by choice!! Thanks a lot for the visit and comment. Take 'er easy!!

@bdogjr7779 Месяц назад

Awesome G《☆》Good to hear Nannie is making progress. Probably a wise decision to let the valve clearance ride for now. Some engines can develop mushroomed valve stems with excessive clearance. That may be a thing of the past✌🏼😎☯️

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

Hello there Bdog!! Thanks for the thoughts on Nannie. The engine was cold too Bdog, so that was part of why I left the valves as they were. The engine is working so good I didn't want to mess it up!! LOL Take 'er easy and Happy July 4th!!

@RCAFpolarexpress Месяц назад

Good Evening Mon Ami, I'm very happy that you Nanny Is Doing Better 👍👌😇🙏 That is very sad about one month wait on you gasket 😢 I have to do that on my John Deere it will be the 3th time that I adjust and I'm around 540Hrs on the engine 😇👌Be Well Mon Ami and ALL My Bet Prayers to both of you Cheers 🍻🍻

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

Comment ca va mon ami? I was once told that adjusting valves on a small engine is a waste of time. But this engine has close to 200 hours and I have adjusted the valves twice. This time though, since the engine was cold, I thought leaving the valves as is was probably best!! Merci pour les comments et les priers!! A la prochaine!!

@harleyquintin6974 Месяц назад

Jack of all trade , way too go, bud .

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Harley!! These days a gut has to do more than just housework and the dishes eh! LOL Take 'er easy!!

@inthebackyardwithdel438 Месяц назад

Hey Mike , glad to hear Nannie’s hip is coming along . If it’s running good , don’t adjust . I have the same mower since 2007 . Never had a problem with the engine . I change the oil a couple times a summer and clean the air filter often . 👍🏻🇺🇸🇨🇦

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thansk for the comment about Nannie Del!! You know, for me, if something is working well, that means whatever we are doing to it, keep doing it!! And in this case it was leaving the valves alone!! LOL Thanks for the visit and take 'er easy!!

@OpenAirAdventure Месяц назад

Good to her Nannie is doing better. I know who I'm calling when I need my valves done on the Wolverine, you're closer than Brock.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? I agree it's good to hear Nannie is doing better. Still on the uphill climb, but we're not in 4 wheel drive any more!! LOL Thanks for tuning in so regular Kenny. You're a great supporter of my channel!! Take 'er easy!!

@gravelyman Месяц назад

Hello Grampie. It's better to leave the valves a little loose then to tight like you said. I'm glad Nannies hip is doing good. Have a great day to both of you 🙏🔧👍

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks for your thoughts on Nannie Artie!! Yes buddy, I would rather have loose valves than tight ones eh. Happy 4th of July and take 'er easy!!

@twinbrookacres Месяц назад

The valve clearance looked close enough. Part of me would want to tighten them up just a tad while the other part of me would want to leave them as is. I am glad that Nannie is feeling a little better. Happy Canada Week!

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

Hey there Rick!! I decided to leave the vales for a couple of reasons. Everything was working so good, why mess with it plus the engine was cold and so I thought when it warmed up, the valves would tighten up and be just fine!! Thanks for asking after Nannie. We had a great Canada Day and now we pass the baton over to you folks to have a great 4th of July!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

@TheRustyRooster Месяц назад

Hey hey Mike good to see ya. Love a good k courage video

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Rusty!! I don't want to jinx anything, but this Kohler Courage is working great! Thanks for watching and commenting. Take 'er easy!!

@JelenOutDoors Месяц назад

Good evening Mike. Excellent idea to check the valves as part of your regular maintenance. The clearances may be ok for a bit but setting the valve clearance to the mid range number on each valve would be better than leaving them a little loose. Once they are loose things can go bad much quicker. Have a good one!

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? That's a good point Paul. But also the engine was stone cold too when I was checking the valves, so I think they will tighten up once it warms up. The engine was burning so well with this set up so I didn't like to fix it if it wasn't broke! LOL Take care and Happy Canada Day!!

@gatorsworld Месяц назад

Good engine diagnostic and if it’s runs right, don’t fix it….CHEERS

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? That was my thought too Gator. And by the look of the plug, the engine is burning pretty decent and so I just left the valves as is! Thanks for the visit and take 'er easy!!

@goldwingmoments Месяц назад

Hey Mike, good call on the valve setting. Now if Prime was a little quicker! lol. More prayers for Nannie and I hope her recovery is 100%. Take care.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks for your prayers for Nannie Larry! They are much appreciated. Amazon Prime is awesome eh!! LOL Thanks for watching and take 'er easy!!

@wendingourway Месяц назад

I'd be one of them fellas that would take it all apart and either not be able to get it back together, or if I did get it back together, would have this one left over part! lol I'm fretting about replacing a kitchen faucet...but maybe if I get me some of that "gasket goo" I'll be okay! lol Gasket must be coming from overseas somewhere. Always great to hear that Janet is progressing well with the hip, now we'll just have to continuing praying for the other issues too. Hope you have been having a nice week up there.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks for your continued prayers for Nannie Bruce. She is progressing. Some days not so good as others, but progressing none the less. I knew a guy who used to put gasket goo on everything that had a thread. His logic, it'll seal it, hold it or keep it from rusting!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

@loggerjohn01 29 дней назад

I'm glad Nannie is doing a bit better. I had a Husky riding tractor a while back before I got my Zero turn, it had a twin Kawasaki. ( great motor). It is always great to do some maintenance on our small engines to keep them running in top form. Take care

@GrampiesWorkshop 29 дней назад

How's she goin'? I have heard nothing but good things about Kawie engines John. How are you liking the zero turn? I was thinking I might like to get one, but they ae pretty pricey now eh!! Sorry I haven't been watching your vids lately. Been really busy with caring for Nannie. I'll be back soon though!! Take 'er easy!!

@catherinemacdonald8847 Месяц назад

Hi Mike I,m sure you are right, as if I would know lol. What I knew about engines was what David taught me. But it sounds right to me Take care . sending love and prayers to you and Janet.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks for the love and especially the prayers for Janet Cathy!! David knew engines. I wish I knew half of what he knew about them!! Take 'er easy!!

@tractortalkwithgary1271 Месяц назад

Good evening Mike! Sorry I have gotten so far behind on my video watching. I am buried with work this summer. Very little time left for you tube.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? No worries Gary! I have been pretty tied up with Nannie's recovery too so watching RU-vid was one of the things that got pushed back so I totally understand!! Don't work too hard Gary, and Happy 4th of July!! Take 'er easy!!

@tractortalkwithgary1271 Месяц назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop , same to both of you Mike. Please say hi to Nannie’s for me!

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

@@tractortalkwithgary1271 It's done Gary!! Thanks!!

@donnarowden6071 Месяц назад

I wouldn't adjust t"he valves...if it ain't broke don't fix it". Well I watched your Video & it sounded real nice cause you know a lot about machinery & I don't and "That's all I have to say about that." Hahaha! It's 2;50 am here & I did go to bed early but started to see If you posted a video yesterday & then I had to watch it. Then a movie Came on Armageddon & I got caught up in it.. I'll finish it tomorrow...too long..I'll check Friday just in case but it will probably be Saturday. I'm trying to get my beauty sleep before I go to court on Monday...gotta look nice! Heeheehee! I'm looking forward to it...Brendan says I get paid for going...I'm going to make my fortune after all. I'll send you a quid! OK Sending love & ❤ prayers. Love ya

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Wow!!! Going to court and getting paid for it. That's the way to do it eh!! Don't stay up too late though and they'll ask you questions and you can't lie of joke around!! LOL Love ya!!!

@Boopolo Месяц назад

If it ain't don't try to fix it. Nice to see the valves though. Hope it doesn't leak before you get the new gasket. 1 month is very long. Great to hear that Janet is still improving, no matter how slow.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? Thanks Pascal. Janet still has some bumps in her path but she is making progress. The engine on the lawn tractor is working great so I thought, that's good enough for me! LOL I hope all you good folks are doing well. Take 'er easy!!

@Boopolo Месяц назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop We are all good here Mike. I did my first full marathon last Sunday at 62, so some aches and pains

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

@@Boopolo Wow Pascal, that's awesome. Man I don't even think I could drive 26 miles, let alone run it!! Take care!!

@DIYVariety Месяц назад

You ca t go wrong with checking them, can save you lots and lots of trouble if something was wrong

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? So nice to have you drop by the channel. I agree with you 110%. There can be things wrong in an engine that we can't hear, but when we check the valves and look under the valve cover, often times we can see the fault and make the necessary adjustment or repair. Saves ton of cash too eh! Take care and I hope you can come back again soon!!!

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

OK Jason, I just checked and saw this was you!! I thought I had a new viewer, (DIYVariety)!!! But I'm still glad you dropped by and hope you come back again soon! LOL

@DIYVariety Месяц назад

@GrampiesWorkshop lol yeah i took a handle but same channel

@TomokosEnterprize Месяц назад

Hey Mike, If you keep up this maintenence thing you will never have another new machine. Aside from the blade drivessafts breaking when you are mowing full sized trees, (LOL) this has beeb a pretty reliable piece of equipment. Kinda like the rest of your rolling stock like the Massey. While your in mechanical mode has the generator seen your loving touch ? Always on my mind you two. See you next post old friend.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? That's interesting that you mentioned the generator Dean. Last winter, during one of the many power outages we had, the battery on the generator was dead and I had to pull start it. I made a note then to replace the battery in the spring and also to do a complete maintenance overall on the unit. But then Janet's surgery was scheduled and now I'm in the middle of her recovery and don't have any time for getting to the shop. Last weekend we had a power outage and had to run the generator again. So I need to make the maintenance on it a top priority as it is more important to us than even the Massey Ferguson!! Thanks for the comment and take 'er easy!!

@TomokosEnterprize Месяц назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop The last time we had an outage needing a gen set we had no backup and Mary promptly got us a 12,500 amp monster. I run it for 20 min every month for just because. I built a exaust that goes out the shop wall with a concrete board liner. It is whisper quiet in the house when it is running. Ever since I installed the gen set it has only run for 20 minutes over 10 years now. (plus the monthly run). She knew I am a fan of BIG and that's what I have. Hard to find another woman for me to head back into the bush. I miss her sooooo. Hugs to you both fella.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

@@TomokosEnterprize I totally understand your feelings for a woman who knows us better than we know ourselves eh!! Janet keeps saying to me what a bother she is now with all the care she needs during her recovery, but I am so honored to look after her. I am surprising myself at how much I care and want to help her!! Take 'er easy!! You Rock Dean!!

@TomokosEnterprize Месяц назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop My mary and your Jannet are from the same mold. Mary was always thanking me for the care I gave her for the year prior to her passing. Like you I was honored to do so. She had nursed me through 38 years of being banged up and broken parts and pieces. They are amazing women. Always thinking about others before themselves eh.

@MissouriOldTimer Месяц назад

I think somewhere around .004 is pretty close,, not sure though.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

How's she goin'? I think that would be a good setting. But since the engine was cold and has a lot of hours on it, I figured I would be better served to leave the valves alone! LOL Thanks for the comments though Vernon and take 'er easy!!

@TomokosEnterprize Месяц назад

@@GrampiesWorkshop Generally the exaust valves are .002 (A thick human hair) than the intake as the gasses that flow over it are an extra heating situation. Most exaust valves are now have sodium cores to keep that heat away from the exaust heat and wear on the valve seats. There's that Vernon fella again, LOL.

@GrampiesWorkshop Месяц назад

@@TomokosEnterprize LOL