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Husqvarna LTH 126 Troubleshooting

The Husqvarna LTH 126 lawn tractor was manufactured by AYP built from 2009 to 2013. The tractor could be equipped with two engine options: 21.1 cu.in (344 cc) Briggs and Stratton 21R707 Intek 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 11.5 Hp (8.5 kW), or 21.1 cu.in (344 cc) Briggs and Stratton 219807 Power Built 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 12.5 Hp (9.3 kW).

The Husqvarna LTH126 tractor is fitted with Hydro-Gear T2 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The maximum forward speed - 5 mph (8 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 2.2 mph (3.5 km/h).

The Husqvarna LTH 126 lawn mower is equipped with a manual steering, pneumatic wheels, 13x5.00-6 front tires, and 16x6.50-8 rear tires. The tractor is compatible with a 30" mid-mount 1-blade mower deck with cutting height of 0.8-3.2 in (20-80 mm), manual blade engagement, 6 cut positions, and mechanical lift system with hand operated.

Engine Troubleshooting
Engine won't start or hard to start
No fuel in fuel tank - Fill gasoline up
Low-quality gasoline - Change gasoline
Air in fuel system - Bleed fuel system
Spark plug wiring connection is damaged - Check spark plug wiring connection, repair or change
Faulty spark plug - Replace spark plug
Fuel filter is dirty - Fuel filter needs changing
Defective safety switch - Replace if required
Carburetor malfunction - Check and repair as required
Engine has bad compression - Check cylinder block and change wear parts
Throttle cable is adjusted incorrectly or damaged - Adjust properly or change the cable
Engine runs irregularly
Cooling fins are plugged - Clean and wash as required
Ignition system is defective - Test ignition and replace failed parts
Throttle cable is faulty or stuck - Clean or change the cable
Air filter is dirty - Clean or change air filter
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary
Engine starts but immediately stops
Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug
Clogged or faulty carburetor - Clean or replace carburetor
Defective ignition coil - Change ignition coil as required
Valve springs are weak or broken - New valve springs need to be installed
Valves sticking - Valves must be cleaned
Engine overheating
Engine oil insufficient - Check oil level and add oil as required
Engine is under excessive load - Load reducing required
Air intake screen is plugged - Need to clean or wash
Carburetor mixture is too lean - Adjust carburetor correctly
Improper ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing correctly
Incorrect valve setting - Set the valves correctly
Abnormal engine noise or knocking
Stale fuel - Change gasoline
Engine overload - Load reducing required
Engine oil insufficient - Check oil level and add oil as required
Low idle speed setting is incorrect - Need to adjust idle speed
Clogged or defective fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required
Crankshaft or main bearings failure - Need to install new components
Improper valve clearance - Adjustment procedure required
Damaged cylinder bore or piston rings - Replace faulty components
Engine power is too low
Improperly or clogged carburetor - Service or correctly adjust carburetor
Air filter element is plugged - Replace or service air filter
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Clean or change fuel pump
Ignition failure - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts
Cylinder head gasket is worn - Change cylinder head gasket
Burned or stuck valves - Clean or replace valves
Push rod is damaged or worn - Change push rod
Cylinder block components are faulty - Replace defective parts
Engine uses too much fuel
Choke did not open fully - Change or adjust choke cable
Improper adjustment of carburetor main jet - Adjust main jet as required
Spark plug is loose or defective - Re-tighten or replace spark plug
Stuck, burned, or worn valves - Replace or service valves
Worn piston, rings, or sleeve - Change defective parts
Valve clearance is not correct - Check and adjust
Engine using too much oil
Gaskets or seals can be faulty - Replace to repair leaks
Valve guides and stems are worn - Replace the valves
Piston rings are seized or worn - Replace piston rings
Cylinder liner or piston is damaged - Check piston and liner, install new parts as required
Breather hose or pipe is plugged - Replace or service

Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting
Hydrostatic transmission makes excessive noise
Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage - Adjust or replace linkage
Transmission overloaded - Reduce loading
Insufficient oil level or contaminated oil - Change transmission oil or top up to proper level
Worn or defective transmission components - Check internal transmission parts for damage or wear and replace if required
Difficult shifting
Corroded or worn shift linkage - Lubricate or change linkage
Defective or stuck hydrostatic pump - Repair or change pump
Transmission shift control components are defective or misadjusted - Replace or adjust as required
Loss of power
Low oil level - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level
Drive pulley is worn or faulty - Change pulley
Unadjusted or broken shift linkage - Adjust correctly or change linkage
Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Repair or adjust linkage
Transmission leaking
Damaged transmission seals or gaskets - Replace seals or gaskets
Leaking final drive shaft - Shaft seals need to be changed
Transmission case is cracked - Change broken case

Mower Deck Troubleshooting
Mower vibrates too much
Damaged or clogged mower drive pulley - Service or change pulley
Defective or loose drive belt - Install a new belt or adjust belt tension
Unbalanced or warped mower blades - Change or balance blades
Loose blade mounting bolts - Bolts should be tightened
Discharge chute keeps clogging
Ground speed is too fast - Select a slower speed
Tall grass - Use a lower cutting height
Reduced engine speeds - Choke is not fully opening
Mower cuts too low - Need to set high cutting height
Mower drive belt installation is improper - Reinstall drive belt properly
Streaking of uncut grass
Cutting deck clogging - Mower deck needs to be cleaned
Not sharp blades - Need a blade sharpening
Worn or defective blades - Replace the blades
High ground speed - Operate at slower speed
Low cutting height - Must be set to high cutting height
Filled bagger - Empty the bagger
Blade scalped grass
Lawn is not level or bumpy - Lawn leveling required
Cutting height is too low - Use a higher cutting height
Mowing speed is too high - Need to slow down
Incorrect level of mower deck - Level the deck properly
Blades are worn or bent - Replace the blades
Tire pressure is too low - Correct tire pressure
Mower cutting is uneven
Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires as required
Mower deck is not leveled properly - Adjust mower deck level properly
Blades are excessively dull - Sharpen the blades
Damaged or worn blades - Blades need to be replaced
Discharge area is clogged - Inspect and clean cutting deck
Deck shell is broken - Replace or rebuild mower deck
Loose or defective mower spindle - Change or repair the spindle

Electrical Troubleshooting
Battery will not charge
Corroded or loose wire connections - Tighten or clean connections
Battery terminal clamps are faulty - Terminal clamps should be changed
Worn-out battery - Replace the battery
Starter turns slow
Low battery output voltage - Recharge the battery
Battery will not hold charge - Service charging system or install new battery
Terminals are faulty or battery cables are disconnected - Check wire connections and change or service terminals
Starter does not work
Battery is low or faulty - Recharge or replace battery
Battery wiring is disconnected or improperly connected - Inspect wiring and connect as required
Battery voltage is low - Charge the battery
Incorrectly gapped or worn spark plug - Replace or clean and gap
Starter motor or solenoid is defective - Replace solenoid or repair starter

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