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Husqvarna GT48DXLS Troubleshooting
The
Husqvarna GT48DXLS is a 2-wheel drive garden tractor. This model was
manufactured from 2016 to 2018. The Husqvarna GT48DXLS powertrain system
components: Kawasaki FR730V 4-cycle vertical-shaft V-twin air-cooled gasoline
engine and Tuff Torq K66 ELD belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite
forward and reverse gears.
A 44.3 cubic inches (726 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.07" (78
mm), piston stroke of 3.00" (76 mm), and rated power of 24 hp (18 kW).
Max. travel speed (forward/reverse): 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h) and 2.4 mph (3.8
km/h).
The garden tractor is equipped with a manual steering system, disc
brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The wheel
base is 48 in (1210 mm). The Husqvarna GT48DXLS is compatible with a 48"
mid-mount 3-blade side discharge mower deck with cutting height of
1.5-4.0 inches (38-102 mm) and mechanical lift system with hand
operated.
Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine starts up hard or won't start |
No gasoline in tank - Fill it up |
Low-quality gasoline - Use correct fuel grade |
Dirt and debris in fuel system - Remove debris and dirt |
Disconnected or loose spark plug wire - Check spark plug wiring connection, repair or change |
Damaged spark plug - Replace spark plug |
Clogged fuel filter - Replace fuel filter |
Brake pedal not pushed down - Push the brake pedal down |
Carburetor incorrectly set - Set carb correctly |
Engine has low compression - Check cylinder block and replace defective parts |
Throttle cable is adjusted incorrectly or damaged - Change cable or adjust correctly |
Cooling fins are clogged - Clean and wash as required |
Ignition system malfunction - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
Faulty or stuck throttle cable - Service or replace the cable |
Clogged air filter - Service or change air filter |
Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary |
Engine starts but then stops |
Spark plug is defective - Install new spark plug |
Defective or dirty carburetor - Repair or clean carburetor |
Ignition coil is not working - Install a new ignition coil |
Loose or broken valve springs - Install new valve springs |
Valves are stuck - Clean the valves |
Lack of engine oil - Need to add engine oil |
Engine is overloaded - Load reducing required |
Cooling fins are plugged - Need to clean or wash |
Carburetor mixture is too lean - Use proper settings |
Ignition timing is wrong - Adjust ignition timing as required |
Improper valve setting - Adjust valves as required |
Low octane gasoline - Use proper fuel |
Engine overloaded - Reduce engine load |
Not enough engine oil - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Test and adjust |
Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
Crankshaft or main bearings are worn out - Change defective components as required |
Valve clearance is wrong - Adjust valve clearance |
Cylinder bore or piston rings are worn - Change defective components |
Carburetor is dirty or incorrectly adjusted - Adjust the carburetor properly or clean it |
Air filter is dirty - Clean or change air filter |
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Clean or change fuel pump |
Ignition system failure - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
Cylinder head gasket is damaged - Cylinder-head gasket replacement required |
Burned or stuck valves - Clean or replace valves |
Damaged or worn push rod - Install a new push rod |
Cylinder block components are damaged - Replace defective components |
Engine uses too much fuel |
Choke is not fully open - Check choke cable and adjust it |
Carburetor main jet is incorrectly adjusted - Adjust it correctly |
Defective or loose spark plug - Re-tighten or change the spark plug |
Burned, worn, or stuck valves - Change or service valves |
Piston, sleeve, or rings are damaged - Change defective parts |
Valve clearance is improper - Check and adjust |
Engine using too much oil |
Damaged seals or gaskets - To repair leaks, replace worn parts |
Worn valve stems and valve guides - Need to replace the valves |
Damaged or seized piston rings - Install new piston rings |
Cylinder liner or piston is damaged - Check piston and liner, change as required |
Clogged breather pipe or hose - Clean or change |
Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
HST transmission makes excessive noise |
Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted - Repair or adjust linkage |
Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce transmission load |
Transmission fluid is dirty or fluid level is too low - Add fluid to the correct level or fill the transmission with fresh fluid |
Transmission components are damaged or worn - Check hydrostatic transmission components for defect or damage and change if necessary |
Stuck or damaged gshift linkage - Replace or repair the linkage |
Hydrostatic pump is faulty or seized - Repair or replace pump |
Transmission shift control parts are damaged or misadjusted - Adjust correctly or replace |
Insufficient transmission fluid - Check and refill the transmission fluid |
Drive sheave is defective or worn - Change sheave |
Not adjusted or damaged shifter linkage - Adjust properly or change linkage |
Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Adjust or repair linkage |
Transmission gaskets or seals are worn - Install new gaskets or seals |
Final drive shaft is leaking - Change shaft seals |
Cracked transmission housing - Housing needs to be replaced |
Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
Excessive mower vibration |
Damaged or clogged mower drive pulley - Replace or clean pulley |
Drive belt is damaged or loose - Adjust belt tension or change the belt |
Mower blades are bent or out of balance - Balance blades or replace it |
Blade bolts are not tightened well - Bolts need to be tightened |
Discharge chute keeps clogging |
High ground speed - Need to slow down |
Grass is too long - Use a lower cutting height |
Engine runs at low revs - Throttle is not fully open |
Cutting level is too low - Must be set to high cutting height |
Drive belt installed improperly - Reinstall drive belt properly |
Discharge area is clogged - Clean mower deck as required |
Blades are excessively dull - Need a blade sharpening |
Blades are worn or damaged - Change the blades |
Mowing speed is too high - Select a lower speed |
Mower cuts too low - Need to set high cutting height |
Filled bagger - Empty the bagger |
Lawn is uneven or bumpy - Level the lawn |
Cutting level is too low - Use correct cutting height |
Fast ground speed - Select a slower speed |
Improper mower deck level - Level the deck properly |
Blades are bent or worn - Install new blades |
Low tire pressure - Correct tire pressure |
Tires are not properly inflated - Need to inflate tires |
Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Level the deck properly |
Excessive blade dullness - Need a blade sharpening |
Worn or defective blades - Change the blades |
Discharge area is clogged - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
Deck shell is damaged - Rebuild or change mower deck |
Mower spindle is faulty or loose - Replace or repair the spindle |
Electrical Troubleshooting |
Battery won’t charge |
Loose or corroded cable connections - Service or tighten connections |
Defective electrical terminal connectors - Replace terminal connectors |
Defective battery - Install a new battery |
Starter motor cranks slow |
Battery capacity is low - Battery needs to be recharged |
Battery drains quickly - Service or replace the battery |
Disconnected wiring or bad battery terminals - Check cables and clean or change terminals |
Battery is low or faulty - Replace or charge as required |
Battery cables are disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check cables and connect as needed |
Battery voltage is low - Battery is drained, recharge it |
Spark plug faulty or incorrectly gapped - Clean and gap or replace |
Starter motor or solenoid is defective - Change solenoid or repair starter |
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