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Husqvarna GTH52XLS Lawn Tractor
The
Husqvarna GTH52XLS garden tractor was manufactured from 2013 to 2018. The
Husqvarna GTH52XLS is powered by 44.3 cu.in (726 cc) Kawasaki FR730V 4-cycle
vertical-shaft V-twin cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with max output power
of 24 hp (18 kW), or 44.2 cu.in (724 cc) Briggs and Stratton 44N877 4-cycle
vertical-shaft V-twin cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with maximum power of
24 hp (18 kW).
The Husqvarna GTH52XLS is fitted with 2 types of transmission. 1st type:
Hydro-Gear G7 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward
and reverse gears. 2nd type: Tuff Torq K66 ELD transmission with
foot-controlled variable speed drive. Max. travel speed
(forward/reverse): 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h) and 2.4 mph (3.8 km/h). The
Husqvarna GTH52XLS was equipped with a manual steering system, disc
brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The wheelbase
is 48 in (1210 mm).
The garden tractor is compatible with a 52" mid-mount 3-blade side
discharge mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (38-102 mm), 7
cut positions, electric blade engagement, and mechanical lift system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or starts up hard |
| Fuel tank is empty - Fill it up |
| Low-quality gasoline - Change gasoline |
| Air or water in fuel system - Remove water or air from fuel system |
| Defective wiring connection of spark plug - Inspect the spark plug wire connection, replace or repair |
| Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug |
| Dirty fuel filter - Install new filter |
| Faulty safety switch - Change damaged switch |
| Carburetor is not adjusted - Check carburetor float adjustment |
| Poor compression - Inspect and replace wear parts |
| Improperly adjusted or worn throttle cable - Adjust properly or replace the cable |
| Air intake grill is clogged - Need to clean or wash |
| Defective ignition system - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Stuck or faulty throttle cable - Service or replace the cable |
| Air filter element is plugged - Clean or change air filter |
| Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Test fuel pump and change if necessary |
| Engine starts and then shuts off |
| Damaged spark plug - Install new spark plug |
| Clogged or faulty carburetor - Service or repair carburetor |
| Faulty ignition coil - Ignition coil should be replaced |
| Bad or broken valve springs - New valve springs need to be installed |
| Valves are stuck - Valves need to be cleaned |
| Lack of engine oil - Need to add engine oil |
| Engine is running overloaded - Reduce engine load |
| Air intake screen is blocked - Clean and wash as required |
| Carburetor fuel mixture is too lean - Adjust carburetor correctly |
| Ignition timing is wrong - Adjust ignition timing correctly |
| Valve setting is wrong - Adjust valves as required |
| Stale gasoline - Change fuel |
| Excessive engine load - Load reducing required |
| Engine oil level low - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
| Too low idle RPM - Correct idle adjustment |
| Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Change or repair worn components |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Adjust valve clearance |
| Worn piston rings or cylinder bore - Replace faulty components |
| Carburetor is dirty or incorrectly adjusted - Service or correctly adjust carburetor |
| Clogged air filter - Replace or clean air filter |
| Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Clean or change fuel pump |
| Ignition system is defective - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Worn cylinder head gasket - Replace the head gasket |
| Burned or stuck valves - Service or change valves |
| Push rod is damaged or worn - Push rod needs to be changed |
| Cylinder block components are damaged - Change defective parts |
| Engine using too much gasoline |
| Choke opening is not full - Replace or adjust choke cable |
| Carburetor main jet adjustment is improper - Adjust main jet as required |
| Spark plug is loose or faulty - Replace or tighten spark plug |
| Stuck, burned, or worn valves - Service or replace valves |
| Worn rings, piston, or sleeve - Change faulty components |
| Valve clearance is incorrect - Adjust valve clearance |
| Engine consuming too much oil |
| Gaskets or seals can be faulty - Replace worn parts to avoid leaks |
| Damaged valve guides or valve stems - Change the valves |
| Piston rings are stuck or worn - Have piston rings replaced |
| Scuffed piston or cylinder liner - Check piston and liner, change as required |
| Clogged breather pipe or hose - Replace or clean |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Excessive hydrostatic transmission noise |
| Worn or unadjusted speed control linkage - Adjust or replace linkage |
| Excessive loading - Reduce the load is required |
| Oil is dirty or oil level is too low - Change transmission oil or top up to proper level |
| Worn or defective transmission components - Change or repair defective parts |
| Shift linkage is worn or rusty - Replace or lubricate the linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is seized or faulty - Repair or change pump |
| Damaged or unadjusted transmission shift control components - Adjust properly or change |
| Transmission oil insufficient - Add oil to the transmission housing |
| Drive sheave is damaged or worn - Change sheave |
| Shifting linkage is misadjusted or broken - Adjust properly or change linkage |
| Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted - Adjust or repair linkage |
| Damaged transmission seals or gaskets - Install new seals or gaskets |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Replace shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission housing - Replace housing or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibration is excessive |
| Worn or dirty mower drive pulley - Clean or change pulley |
| Loose or worn drive belt - Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Cutting blades are not balanced or warped - Change or balance blades |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Tighten it fast |
| Constant clogging of discharge chute |
| High mowing speed - Use a slower speed |
| Grass is too high - Must be set to low cutting height |
| Engine rpm is too low - Open choke fully |
| Mower cuts too low - Use correct cutting height |
| Drive belt installed improperly - Install drive belt correctly |
| Mower deck is clogged - Clean out the mower deck |
| Excessive blade dullness - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Worn or damaged blades - Blades must be changed |
| Mowing speed is too high - Need to slow down |
| Cutting level is too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Bagger is overfilled - Empty the bagger |
| Bumpy or not smooth lawn - Lawn leveling required |
| Mower cuts too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Ground speed is too fast - Use a slower speed |
| Deck is not leveled correctly - Level the deck correctly |
| Bent or worn blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| Tire pressure is too low - Inflate tires correctly |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires as required |
| Mower deck is not leveled properly - Level the deck correctly |
| Blades are not sharp - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Worn or defective blades - Blades must be changed |
| Discharge area is clogged - Clean out the mower deck |
| Deck housing is broken - Rebuild or change mower deck |
| Bent or loose mower spindle - Repair or change the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery will not charge |
| Electrical cable connections are loose or corroded - Tighten or clean electrical wiring connections |
| Battery terminal clamps are defective - Terminal clamps should be changed |
| Faulty cell in battery - Install a new battery |
| Battery power is low - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Battery is draining quickly - Service or change the battery |
| Terminals are faulty or battery cables are disconnected - Connect cables correctly or replace terminals |
| Battery is discharged or defective - Need to charge or replace the battery |
| Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected - Check wiring harness and connect as required |
| Battery voltage is low - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Spark plug dirty or improperly gapped - Clean, gap or replace spark plug |
| Solenoid or starter motor failure - Repair starter or replace solenoid |
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