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Husqvarna LT17538 Troubleshooting
The
Husqvarna LT17538 is a two-wheel drive lawn tractor. This model was manufactured
from 2019 to 2022. The Husqvarna LT17538 drivetrain system components: Briggs
and Stratton 31R977 Intek 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled
gasoline engine and Tuff Torq K46 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with
infinite forward and reverse gears.
A 30.5 cu.in (500 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.56" (91 mm),
piston stroke of 3.06" (78 mm), and rated power of 17.5 hp (13 kW). The
maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h) and 2.5 mph
(4 km/h).
The Husqvarna LT 17538 tractor is equipped with a manual steering
system, pneumatic wheels, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x8.00-8 rear
tires. The lawn tractor is compatible with a 38" mid-mount 2-blade mower
deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (38-101 mm), manual blade
engagement, six cut positions, and mechanical lift system.
Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine starts hard or doesn't start |
Fuel tank is empty - Fill it up |
Wrong fuel grade - Change fuel |
Dirt and debris in fuel system - Remove debris and dirt |
Loose or disconnected spark plug wire - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace |
Spark plug is damaged - Spark plug need to be replaced |
Plugged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs changing |
Brake pedal not pushed down - Push the brake pedal down |
Carburetor is not working properly - Inspect and adjust |
Poor engine compression - Check cylinder block and replace damaged components |
Choke cable is not adjusted properly or worn - Adjust correctly or change the cable |
Clogged cooling fins - Need to wash or clean |
Ignition system malfunction - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
Faulty or stuck throttle cable - Service or replace the cable |
Air filter is blocked - Service or change air filter |
Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Clean or replace fuel pump |
Engine starts but stalls immediately |
Defective spark plug - Spark plug need to be replaced |
Carburetor is dirty or defective - Service or repair carburetor |
Faulty ignition coil - Replace ignition coil as necessary |
Valve springs are damaged or weak - Change valve springs |
Valves are stuck - Service the valves |
Insufficient engine oil - Check and refill engine oil |
Excessive engine load - Reduce the load |
Air intake grill is clogged - Need to clean or wash |
Carburetor mixture is too lean - Use proper settings |
Ignition timing is incorrect - Set the ignition timing properly |
Valve setting is incorrect - Adjust valves as required |
Stale fuel - Use correct fuel |
Excessive engine load - Reduce engine load |
Engine oil level low - Check and refill engine oil |
Too low idle RPM - Test and adjust |
Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required |
Crankshaft or main bearings are worn out - Change defective components as required |
Incorrect valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance |
Damaged piston rings or cylinder bore - Replace faulty parts |
Dirty or improperly adjusted carburetor - Adjust the carburetor properly or clean it |
Plugged air filter - Change or clean air filter |
Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary |
Defective ignition system - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts |
Blown cylinder head gasket - Install new cylinder head gasket |
Stuck or burned valves - Service or change valves |
Push rod is worn or defective - Push rod should be replaced |
Faulty cylinder block parts - Replace defective parts as required |
Throttle did not open fully - Replace or adjust throttle cable |
Improper carburetor main jet adjustment - Adjust main jet as required |
Spark plug is loose or faulty - Change or re-tighten spark plug |
Stuck, worn, or burned valves - Service or change valves |
Worn sleeve, piston, or rings - Change faulty components |
Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance |
High engine oil consumption |
Defective seals or gaskets - Change worn parts according to specifications |
Valve stems or guides are damaged - Change the valves |
Worn or stuck piston rings - Change piston rings |
Piston or cylinder liner is scored - Check piston and liner, change as required |
Clogged breather hose or pipe - Change or clean |
Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
Excessive HST transmission noise |
Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage - Repair or adjust linkage |
Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce transmission load |
Low transmission oil level or contaminated oil - Fill to required level or change the transmission oil |
Damaged or worn components of HST - Replace or repair defective components |
Stuck or damaged gshift linkage - Replace or repair the linkage |
Faulty or blocked hydrostatic pump - Replace or repair pump |
Transmission shift control parts are damaged or misadjusted - Replace or adjust as required |
Low fluid level - Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary |
Drive pulley is defective or worn - Replace pulley |
Faulty or unadjusted shifting linkage - Replace or adjust linkage |
Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or replace linkage |
Broken transmission gaskets or seals - Replace gaskets or seals |
Final drive shaft leaks - Replace shaft seals |
Cracked transmission case - Install a new transmission case |
Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
Excessive mower vibration |
Drive sheave of mower deck is dirty or worn - Clean or replace sheave |
Drive belt is worn or loose - Adjust belt tension or install a new belt |
Not balanced or bent mower blades - Balance or replace blades |
Blade bolts are not tightened well - Tighten bolts as required |
Constant clogging of discharge chute |
Fast ground speed - Use a lower speed |
Grass is too long - Must be set to low cutting height |
Reduced engine rpm - Adjust carburetor to higher rpm |
Mower deck set to low cutting - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
Incorrect mower drive belt installation - Reinstall drive belt properly |
Cutting deck is clogged - Need to clean the mower deck |
Not sharp blades - Blades need to be sharpened |
Blades are worn or damaged - Install new blades |
Mowing speed is too high - Use a slower speed |
Cutting height is too low - Need to set high cutting height |
Bagger is full - Clean bagger |
Lawn is uneven or bumpy - Lawn leveling required |
Mower deck set to low cutting - Change cutting height adjustment |
High ground speed - Operate at slower speed |
Improperly leveled mower deck - Adjust the level of mower deck correctly |
Worn or bent blades - Install new blades |
Low tire pressure - Correct tire pressure |
Mower deck to cut unevenly |
Low tire inflation - Check and inflate the tires |
Incorrect level of mower deck - Level the deck properly |
Blades are excessively dull - Blades need to be sharpened |
Bent or worn blades - Install new blades |
Cutting deck is clogged - Clean out the mower deck |
Deck shell is damaged - Rebuild or change mower deck |
Mower spindle is bent or loose - Spindle needs to be repaired or replaced |
Electrical Troubleshooting |
Battery won’t charge |
Loose or corroded wire connections - Tighten or service cable connections |
Defective battery terminal clamps - Change terminal clamps |
Bad cell in battery - Battery replacement required |
Battery capacity is low - Battery needs to be recharged |
Battery does not hold charge - Service battery or replace it |
Corroded battery terminals or disconnected wires - Check cables and clean or change terminals |
Battery is drained or worn - Charge or replace the battery |
Battery cables are disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check cables and connect as needed |
Low battery output - Low battery charging, charge as required |
Spark plug dirty or improperly gapped - Clean, gap or replace spark plug |
Solenoid or starter motor is faulty - Repair starter or replace solenoid |
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