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Husqvarna LTH 130 Troubleshooting
The
Husqvarna LTH 130 lawn tractor was manufactured by AYP built from 1996 to 1999.
The Husqvarna LTH 130 tractor is powered by 26 cubic inches (426 cc) Kohler
Command CV15S 4-cycle vertical shaft 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a rated
power of 13 Hp (9.8 kW).
The engine has a float fixed main jet carburetor, full pressure
lubrication, diaphragm type mechanical pump, and electronic magneto
ignition. The tractor is fitted with a Hydro-Gear belt-driven
hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The maximum forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h), maximum reverse speed -
2.4 mph (3.8 km/h). The Husqvarna LTH130 is equipped with a manual
steering system, disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 18x8.50-8 rear
tires. The lawn tractor is compatible with a 42" mid-mount 2-blade side
discharge mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (38-102 mm),
manual blade engagement, 6 cut positions, and mechanical lift system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine is not starting or hard starting |
| Empty fuel tank - Fill it up |
| Low-quality gasoline - Change fuel |
| Air in the fuel lines - Bleed the fuel lines |
| Spark plug wire is disconnected or loose - Check spark plug wiring connection, repair or change |
| Spark plug is defective - Spark plug need to be replaced |
| Dirty fuel filter - Install new filter |
| Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal |
| Carburetor not adjusted - Adjust according to instructions |
| Bad engine compression - Inspect cylinder block and replace worn components |
| Damaged or incorrectly adjusted choke cable - Change cable or adjust properly |
| Plugged cooling fins - Need to clean or wash |
| Ignition system failure - Test ignition and replace failed parts |
| Stuck or defective throttle cable - Change or service the cable |
| Air filter is dirty - Change or clean air filter |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Engine stops after starting |
| Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug |
| Dirty or defective carburetor - Clean or install new carburetor |
| Defective ignition coil - Replace ignition coil as necessary |
| Broken or loose valve springs - Replace valve springs |
| Valves sticking - Valves must be cleaned |
| Low engine oil level - Fill the crankcase with engine oil |
| Engine is under excessive load - Load reducing required |
| Cooling fins are plugged - Wash or clean as required |
| Carburetor is running lean - Adjust carburetor correctly |
| Improper ignition timing - Set the ignition timing properly |
| Valve setting is incorrect - Valves needs to be set correctly |
| Abnormal engine knocking or noise |
| Low octane gasoline - Change gasoline |
| Engine is running overloaded - Load reducing required |
| Engine oil insufficient - Fill up the engine oil |
| Incorrect low idle setting - Correct idle adjustment |
| Fuel pump is dirty or defective - Check fuel pump and change if required |
| Main bearings or crankshaft failure - Install new parts as as required |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Check and adjust |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are damaged - Replace defective parts |
| Incorrectly adjusted or dirty carburetor - Service or correctly adjust carburetor |
| Air filter is blocked - Service or change air filter |
| Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Clean or replace fuel pump |
| Ignition failure - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Worn cylinder head gasket - Change cylinder head gasket |
| Stuck or burned valves - Replace or service valves |
| Push rod is worn or damaged - Push rod needs to be changed |
| Cylinder block parts are damaged - Defective parts need to be replaced |
| Engine uses too much fuel |
| Choke did not open fully - Change or adjust choke cable |
| Incorrect carburetor main jet adjustment - Adjust the carburetor main jet properly |
| Spark plug is faulty or loose - Spark plug need to be replaced or tightened |
| Valves are stuck, worn, or burned - Service or replace valves |
| Worn rings, piston, or sleeve - Change defective components |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
| Excessive oil consumption |
| Seals or gaskets are defective - New components need to be installed |
| Valve guides or stems are damaged - Valves need to be changed |
| Piston rings are stuck or worn - Replace piston rings |
| Scuffed cylinder liner or piston - Check liner and piston, install new components as required |
| Clogged breather pipe or hose - Clean or change |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission noises |
| Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or repair linkage |
| Transmission overload - The load should be reduced |
| Oil is dirty or oil level is too low - Fill to required level or change the transmission oil |
| Transmission parts are worm or defective - After disassembling and inspection, change defective components |
| Shift linkage is stuck or damaged - Clean or change linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is worn or stuck - Replace or repair pump |
| Misadjusted or faulty transmission shift control components - Replace or adjust as required |
| Transmission fluid level is low - Need to add transmission fluid |
| Drive pulley is defective or worn - Replace pulley |
| Unadjusted or broken shift linkage - Adjust correctly or replace linkage |
| Worn or unadjusted speed control linkage - Adjust or repair linkage |
| Damaged transmission seals or gaskets - Install new gaskets or seals |
| Leaking final drive shaft - Install new shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission case - Replace case or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Excessive mower vibration |
| Worn or dirty mower drive pulley - Service or replace pulley |
| Drive belt is defective or loose - Install a new belt or adjust belt tension |
| Unbalanced or warped cutting blades - Change or balance blades |
| Blade mounting bolts are loose - Tighten bolts as required |
| Discharge chute is constantly plugged |
| Fast ground speed - Operate at slower speed |
| Tall grass - Must be set to low cutting height |
| Reduced engine rpm - Adjust throttle to full opening |
| Cutting level is too low - Need to set high cutting height |
| Improper drive belt installation - Drive belt must be installed correctly |
| Mower leaving random uncut of grass |
| Cutting deck clogging - Clean out the mower deck |
| Excessive blade dullness - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Install new blades |
| Fast ground speed - Select a lower speed |
| Cutting height is too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Grass bag is full - Remove grass from bag |
| Bumpy or not smooth lawn - Roll or level the lawn |
| Mower cuts too low - Use correct cutting height |
| Fast ground speed - Need to slow down |
| Incorrect level of mower deck - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
| Damaged or bent blades - Install new blades |
| Tire pressure is too low - Inflate tires as required |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires as required |
| Improperly leveled mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
| Blades are excessively dull - Need a blade sharpening |
| Worn or bent blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| Mower deck is clogged - Need to clean the mower deck |
| Damaged mower deck shell - Rebuild or replace mower deck |
| Mower spindle is loose or defective - Install new spindle or repair it |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Electrical wire connections are loose or corroded - Tighten or clean electrical wiring connections |
| Battery terminal clamps are faulty - Terminal clamps should be changed |
| Worn-out battery - Install a new battery |
| Battery capacity is low - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Battery will not hold charge - Service charging system or change battery |
| Wires are disconnected or battery terminals are corroded - Connect wires correctly or change terminals |
| Battery is discharged or defective - Need to charge or replace the battery |
| Disconnected or improperly connected wiring harness - Inspect battery wiring harness and connect as required |
| Low battery capacity - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Incorrectly gapped or worn spark plug - Clean, gap or change spark plug |
| Starter motor or solenoid failing - Repair starter or replace solenoid |
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