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Husqvarna CT 126 Troubleshooting

The Husqvarna CT 126 is a two-wheel drive lawn tractor. This model was manufactured between 2009 and 2014.

The Husqvarna CT126 driveline components: Briggs and Stratton 21R707 Intek single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 11.5 hp (8.5 kW), or Briggs and Stratton 219807 Power Built single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 12.5 hp (9.3 kW), and Peerless 205-565 transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears. Max. forward speed - 4.7 mph (7.5 km/h), max. reverse speed - 1.4 mph (2.3 km/h).

The Husqvarna CT 126 was equipped with a manual steering system, disc brakes, 13x5.00-6 front tires, and 16x6.50-8 rear tires. The wheel base is 46.9 inches (1190 mm). The tractor is compatible with a 30" mid-mount 1-blade stamped mower deck with cutting height of 0.8-3.2 in (20-80 mm) and electric blade engagement.

Engine Troubleshooting
Engine hard to start or won't start
Gas tank is empty - Fill gasoline up
Low-quality gasoline - Change gasoline
Air in the fuel lines - Bleed the fuel lines
Spark plug wiring connection is damaged - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace
Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug as required
Plugged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs to be replaced
Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal
Problems with carburetor adjustment - Adjust as required
Low cylinder compression - Check cylinder block and replace worn parts
Throttle cable is adjusted incorrectly or damaged - Change cable or adjust correctly
Rough engine running
Cooling fins are plugged - Need to wash or clean
Ignition failure - Test ignition and replace failed parts
Faulty or stuck choke cable - Clean or change the cable
Air filter is dirty - Change or clean air filter
Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Clean or replace fuel pump
Engine starts and stalls suddenly
Spark plug is faulty - Spark plug need to be replaced
Defective or dirty carburetor - Service or replace carburetor
Defective ignition coil - Ignition coil must be replaced
Broken or bad valve springs - New valve springs need to be installed
Stuck valves - Clean the valves
Engine is overheated
Insufficient engine oil - Check and refill engine oil
Engine overload - Load reducing is recommended
Plugged cooling fins - Wash or clean as required
Carburetor mixture is too lean - Set the carburetor correctly
Ignition timing is improper - Adjust ignition timing correctly
Improper valve setting - Set the valves correctly
Engine noise or knocking
Low octane fuel - Use proper gasoline
Engine is under excessive load - Reduce the load
Low engine oil level - Need to add engine oil
Low idle speed setting is incorrect - Test and adjust
Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump
Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Crankshaft or bearings need to be replaced
Improper valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications
Worn cylinder bore or piston rings - Replace faulty parts
Low engine power
Improperly or clogged carburetor - Clean or properly adjust carburetor
Air filter is blocked - Service or replace air filter
Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Check fuel pump and change if required
Ignition system malfunction - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts
Defective cylinder head gasket - Replace the gasket as required
Valves are burned or stuck - Replace or service valves
Push rod is bent or worn - Push rod needs to be changed
Faulty cylinder block parts - Change defective components
High fuel consumption
Choke did not open fully - Change or adjust choke cable
Incorrect carburetor main jet adjustment - Adjust the carburetor main jet properly
Spark plug is defective or loose - Tighten or change the spark plug
Valves are worn, stuck, or burned - Change or clean valves
Rings, sleeve, or piston are damaged - Replace faulty components
Excessive valve clearance - Adjust to proper valve clearance
Engine using too much oil
Damaged gaskets or seals - Replace to repair leaks
Valve stems and guides are worn - Valves must be replaced
Stuck or defective piston rings - Install new piston rings
Piston or cylinder liner is damaged - Inspect piston and liner, replace as required
Plugged breather hose or pipe - Replace or service

Transmission Troubleshooting
Gear hard to shift
Gear shift linkage is loose or broken - Service or change the shift linkage
Shift forks are bent or worn out - Shift forks need to be changed
Worn gear shift mechanism - Replace worn components
Transmission makes noise
Low transmission fluid level - Add fluid to the transmission housing
Transmission oil contamination - Change the oil
Gears are worn or bearings are damaged - Change gears or bearings
Transmission jumps out of gear
Shift lever is bent or installed incorrectly - Change or install shift lever properly
Gear teeth are damaged or worn - Install new gears
Shift forks or shift rods are worn - Change damaged forks or rods
Transmission slipping
Improper drive shaft/belt adjustment or damaged drive shaft/belt - Replace belt/shaft or adjust it
Clutch/brake is faulty or incorrectly adjusted - Adjust or replace clutch/brake
Worn or defective drive pulley - Change pulley

Mower Deck Troubleshooting
Excessive mower vibration
Dirty or worn mower drive sheave - Service or change sheave
Drive belt is loose or defective - Adjust belt tension or change the belt
Mower blades are unbalanced or bent - Balance or change blades
Blade bolts are not tightened well - Bolts need to be tightened
Discharge chute regular clogging
High mowing speed - Select a slower speed
Tall grass - Use a lower cutting height
Reduced engine rpm - Open throttle fully
Cutting level is too low - Use a higher cutting height
Drive belt installed improperly - Check drive belt for correct installation
Uncut grass when mowing
Deck is plugged with grass - Mower deck needs to be cleaned
Excessive blade dullness - Sharpen the blades
Worn or defective blades - Change the blades
Fast mowing speed - Operate at slower speed
Mower deck set to low cutting - Must be set to high cutting height
Full bagger - Remove grass from bagger
Blade scalped grass
Bumpy or not smooth lawn - Level the lawn
Mower deck cutting height is set too low - Use a higher cutting height
Ground speed is too fast - Select a slower speed
Improper mower deck level - Level the deck properly
Bent or worn blades - Blades need to be replaced
Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires correctly
Uneven cut
Tire pressure is too low - Inflate tires as required
Improperly leveled mower deck - Level the deck correctly
Blades are too dull - Sharpen the blades
Blades are worn or damaged - Blades must be changed
Cutting deck is clogged - Clean out the mower deck
Deck shell is broken - Rebuild or change mower deck
Mower spindle is faulty or loose - Replace or repair the spindle

Electrical Troubleshooting
Battery cannot be charged
Wiring connections are corroded or loose - Service or tighten connections
Defective electrical terminal connectors - Change terminal connectors
Defective battery - Install a new battery
Starter motor turns slow
Low battery capacity - Low battery charging, charge as required
Battery is not holding charge - Service charging system or install new battery
Disconnected wiring or bad battery terminals - Check cable connections and change or clean terminals
Starter does not work
Battery is drained or worn - Replace or charge as required
Wiring is incorrectly connected or disconnected - Inspect wiring and connect correctly
Low battery output voltage - Recharge the battery
Spark plug worn or incorrectly gapped - Replace or clean and gap
Damaged starter motor or solenoid - Change solenoid or repair starter

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