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Husqvarna TC 130 Troubleshooting
The
Husqvarna TC 130 lawn tractor was manufactured from 2013 to 2020. The Husqvarna
TC130 tractor is powered by 21.4 cubic inches (344 cc) Briggs and Stratton
4-cycle vertical shaft single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a maximum
power of 11.5 Hp (8.5 kW).
The engine has a fixed main jet carburetor, full pressure lubrication
with oil filter, and cartridge type air cleaner. The tractor is fitted
with Hydro-Gear belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite
forward and reverse gears. The max forward speed - 4.3 mph (6.8
km/h), max reverse speed - 2.2 mph (23.5 km/h).
The Husqvarna TC 130
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
30" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in
(38-101 mm), 6 cut positions, central cutting height adjustment with
spring-assisted, and mechanical lift system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine starts hard or will not start |
| Empty fuel tank - Add gasoline |
| Wrong grade of gasoline - Use quality gasoline |
| Dirty fuel system - Check and clean |
| Defective wiring connection of spark plug - Inspect the spark plug wire connection, replace or repair |
| Spark plug is faulty - Replace spark plug |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Fuel filter needs changing |
| Defective safety switch - Replace if required |
| Carburetor is not adjusted - Check carburetor float adjustment |
| Bad compression - Check and change damaged parts |
| Incorrectly adjusted or damaged throttle cable - Adjust properly or replace the cable |
| Clogged cooling fins - Need to clean or wash |
| Defective ignition system - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Choke cable is defective or stuck - Change or service the cable |
| Air filter element is clogged - Service or change air filter |
| Dirty or defective fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Engine starts and immediately shuts off |
| Defective spark plug - Change spark plug as required |
| Faulty or clogged carburetor - Carburetor needs to be replaced or cleaned |
| Damaged ignition coil - Install a new ignition coil |
| Valve springs are damaged or weak - Change valve springs |
| Stuck valves - Valves must be cleaned |
| Engine oil insufficient - Add oil to the engine crankcase |
| Engine overloaded - Reduce load |
| Cooling fins are blocked - Wash or clean as required |
| Carburetor mixture is too lean - Use proper settings |
| Ignition timing is incorrect - Ignition timing needs to be set properly |
| Valve setting is incorrect - Valves needs to be set correctly |
| Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
| Stale or low octane fuel - Change fuel |
| Excessive engine load - Reduce load |
| Not enough engine oil - Fill up the oil to required level |
| Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Adjustment required |
| Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Service or replace fuel pump |
| Crankshaft or main bearings are worn out - Install new parts as as required |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Need to adjust valve clearance |
| Cylinder bore or piston rings are damaged - Replace faulty components |
| Carburetor is clogged or incorrectly adjusted - Adjust the carburetor correctly or clean it |
| Air filter is blocked - Clean or change air filter |
| Dirty or defective fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Defective ignition - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Cylinder head gasket is defective - Install new head gasket |
| Valves are stuck or burned - Change or clean valves |
| Worn or damaged push rod - Replace push rod |
| Worn cylinder block components - Replace defective components as required |
| Excessive fuel consumption |
| Throttle opening is not full - Adjust or change throttle cable |
| Incorrect adjustment of carburetor main jet - Adjust main jet as required |
| Spark plug is defective or loose - Change or re-tighten spark plug |
| Stuck, worn, or burned valves - Clean or replace valves |
| Worn sleeve, rings, or piston - Replace defective components |
| Excessive valve clearance - Check and adjust |
| Damaged gaskets or seals - Defective components must be replaced |
| Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Replace defective valves |
| Piston rings are stuck or broken - Have piston rings replaced |
| Cylinder liner or piston is worn - Check piston and liner, replace as required |
| Breather hose or pipe is blocked - Change or service |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission is making noise |
| Worn or unadjusted speed control linkage - Repair or adjust linkage |
| Transmission overload - Reduce transmission load |
| Insufficient oil level or contaminated oil - Change transmission oil or top up to proper level |
| Damaged or worn components of hydrostatic transmission - Replace or repair defective components |
| Shift linkage is loose or broken - Service or change the linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is defective or blocked - Repair or replace pump |
| Unadjusted or damaged transmission shift control parts - Adjust properly or change |
| Transmission oil insufficient - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level |
| Worn or damaged drive sheave - Change sheave |
| Misadjusted or faulty shifting linkage - Adjust properly or change linkage |
| Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted - Adjust or change linkage |
| Broken transmission gaskets or seals - Replace gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Install new shaft seals |
| Transmission case is cracked - Replace defective case or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates too much |
| Clogged or damaged mower drive sheave - Replace or service sheave |
| Defective or loose drive belt - Belt needs to be adjusted or replaced |
| Mower blades are bent or out of balance - Balance or change blades |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Bolts should be tightened |
| Constant clogging of discharge chute |
| High mowing speed - Use a lower speed |
| Grass is too long - Need to set low cutting height |
| Low engine speeds - Throttle is not fully open |
| Cutting level is too low - Use correct cutting height |
| Drive belt installed improperly - Check drive belt for correct installation |
| Mower deck is clogged - Clean mower deck as required |
| Excessive blade dullness - Need a blade sharpening |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Blades must be changed |
| Mowing speed is too high - Select a slower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Use correct cutting height |
| Bagger is full - Bagger must be empty |
| Blades are scalping the grass |
| Bumpy or not smooth lawn - Lawn leveling required |
| Cutting level is too low - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Ground speed is too fast - Use a slower speed |
| Deck level is not correct - Adjust the level of mower deck correctly |
| Worn or bent blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| Low tire pressure - Inflate tires as required |
| Tire pressure is too low - Inflate tires as required |
| Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Adjust mower deck level properly |
| Blades are excessively dull - Need a blade sharpening |
| Worn or bent blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| Cutting deck is clogged - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
| Deck housing is damaged - Rebuild or change mower deck |
| Loose or defective mower spindle - Repair or replace the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery is not charging |
| Loose or corroded electrical wiring connections - Tighten or clean electrical wiring connections |
| Electrical terminal connectors are faulty - Change terminal connectors |
| Battery bad cell - Install a new battery |
| Low battery capacity - Charge the battery |
| Battery will not hold charge - Battery needs service or replacement |
| Disconnected cables or faulty battery terminals - Check cable connections and change or clean terminals |
| Battery is drained or defective - Replace or charge as required |
| Disconnected or incorrectly connected wires - Inspect battery wires and connect correctly |
| Low battery output voltage - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plug - Replace or clean and gap |
| Damaged starter motor or solenoid - Replace solenoid or repair starter |
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