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Husqvarna GT52XLSi Troubleshooting
The
Husqvarna GT52XLSi is a 2WD garden tractor with a fabricated deck and heavy-duty
chassis. This model was manufactured between 2016 and 2018.
The components of Husqvarna GT52XLSi powerline system: 44.2 cu.in (724
cc) Briggs and Stratton 44N877 four-cycle 2-cylinder vertical-shaft
air-cooled gasoline engine with a maximum power of 24 hp (18 kW), and
Tuff Torq K66 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with foot-controlled
variable speed drive. The Endurance series engine has a fixed main jet
carburetor, full pressure lubrication system with oil filter, and
SmartSwitch electronic ignition system.
The maximum forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h), max. reverse speed - 2.5
mph (3.5 km/h). The tractor is fitted with 16x6.5-8 front tires and
23x10.50-12 rear tires. The wheelbase is 48" (1210 mm). The Husqvarna
GT52XLSi is compatible with a 52" mid-mount 3-blade side discharge mower
deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0" (37-100 mm) and mechanical or
hydraulic lifting system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine difficult to start or won't start |
| Fuel tank is empty - Fill it up |
| Improper fuel grade - Change fuel |
| Fuel system clogged - Repair or replace |
| Spark plug wire connection are damaged - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace |
| Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug as required |
| Dirty fuel filter - Fuel filter needs changing |
| Brake pedal not pushed down - Push the brake pedal down |
| Carburetor is not working properly - Inspect and adjust |
| Engine has bad compression - Check cylinder block and change wear parts |
| Throttle cable is adjusted improperly or worn - Adjust properly or replace the cable |
| Air intake screen is plugged - Need to clean or wash |
| Defective ignition - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Stuck or faulty choke cable - Service or change the cable |
| Plugged air filter - Replace or service air filter |
| Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Check fuel pump and change if required |
| Engine starts but stops suddenly |
| Spark plug is faulty - Replace spark plug |
| Carburetor is dirty or faulty - Replace or service carburetor |
| Damaged ignition coil - Ignition coil should be replaced |
| Bad or damaged valve springs - Install new valve springs |
| Valves are stuck - Valves need to be cleaned |
| Insufficient engine oil - Check and refill engine oil |
| Excessive engine load - Reduce engine load |
| Cooling fins are clogged - Wash or clean as required |
| Too lean carburetor mixture - Use proper settings |
| Ignition timing is wrong - Adjust ignition timing as required |
| Valve setting is improper - Adjust valves correctly |
| Stale or low octane fuel - Use proper gasoline |
| Engine is running overloaded - Reduce the load |
| Not enough engine oil - Fill up the engine oil |
| Low idle speed set incorrectly - Test and adjust |
| Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Test fuel pump and change if necessary |
| Crankshaft or main bearings wear - Worn parts replacement required |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
| Damaged piston rings or cylinder bore - Change defective components |
| Incorrectly adjusted or clogged carburetor - Service or correctly adjust carburetor |
| Dirty air filter element - Change or service air filter |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Clean or change fuel pump |
| Ignition failure - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts |
| Blown cylinder head gasket - Replace cylinder head gasket |
| Valves are burned or stuck - Replace or clean valves |
| Push rod is worn or defective - Push rod should be replaced |
| Damaged cylinder block components - Replace defective components as required |
| Engine using too much gasoline |
| Choke didn't open fully - Adjust or change choke cable |
| Carburetor main jet adjustment is improper - Adjust the carburetor main jet properly |
| Defective or loose spark plug - Replace or tighten spark plug |
| Stuck, worn, or burned valves - Service or replace valves |
| Rings, sleeve, or piston are damaged - Replace faulty components as required |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Need to adjust valve clearance |
| Engine consuming too much oil |
| Defective seals or gaskets - Replace defective parts |
| Worn valve guides and valve stems - Valves replacement required |
| Stuck or defective piston rings - Piston rings need to be replaced |
| Scuffed piston or cylinder liner - Inspect piston and liner, replace as required |
| Blocked breather pipe or hose - Change or service |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| HST transmission noises |
| Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or change linkage |
| Transmission is under excessive load - Load needs to be reduced |
| Contaminated transmission fluid or low fluid level - Fill to required level or change the fluid |
| Transmission parts are worm or defective - After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components |
| Worn or rusty shift linkage - Install new linkage |
| Stuck or defective hydrostatic pump - Repair or replace pump |
| Misadjusted or faulty transmission shift control components - Change or adjust correctly |
| Insufficient transmission fluid - Add fluid to the transmission housing |
| Drive pulley is damaged or worn - Replace pulley |
| Broken or not adjusted shift linkage - Adjust correctly or change linkage |
| Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted - Adjust or install new linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are worn - Change gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Replace shaft seals |
| Transmission housing is cracked - Install a new transmission housing |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Excessive mower vibration |
| Dirty or worn mower drive sheave - Change or clean sheave |
| Drive belt is loose or defective - Change belt or adjust belt tension |
| Unbalanced or warped mower blades - Balance or replace blades |
| Blade mounting bolts are loose - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Discharge chute is constantly plugged |
| Fast ground speed - Need to slow down |
| Tall grass - Adjust mower to lower cutting height |
| Engine rpm is too low - Adjust carburetor to higher rpm |
| Cutting level is too low - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Drive belt installation is not correct - Check drive belt for correct installation |
| Lawn mower leaving uncut grass |
| Deck clogged with grass clippings - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
| Blades are not sharp - Need to sharpen the blades |
| Worn or defective blades - Blades must be changed |
| Mowing speed is too high - Need to slow down |
| Cutting height is too low - Need to set high cutting height |
| Grass bag is full - Empty the grass bag |
| Lawn is uneven or bumpy - Lawn needs to be leveled |
| Mower deck cutting height is set too low - Need to set high cutting height |
| High ground speed - Use a lower speed |
| Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
| Worn or bent blades - Replace the blades |
| Low tire inflation - Inflate tires correctly |
| Mower deck to cut unevenly |
| Low tire pressure - Need to inflate tires |
| Deck is not leveled correctly - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
| Excessive blade dullness - Sharpen the blades |
| Worn or defective blades - Install new blades |
| Discharge area is clogged - Clean mower deck as required |
| Deck housing is broken - Replace or rebuild mower deck |
| Mower spindle is loose or defective - Install new spindle or repair it |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery will not charge |
| Corroded or loose cable connections - Service or tighten cable connections |
| Faulty battery terminal connectors - Terminal connectors should be replaced |
| Battery failing - Change the battery |
| Low battery voltage - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Battery runs out quickly - Service battery or change it |
| Battery terminals are corroded or wires are disconnected - Check cable connections and replace or service terminals |
| Starter motor is not working |
| Battery is drained or defective - Recharge or change battery |
| Wiring is improperly connected or disconnected - Check wiring and connect properly |
| Battery power is low - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plug - Clean and gap or replace |
| Solenoid or starter motor failure - Repair starter or change solenoid |
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