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Husqvarna TC 242TX Lawn Tractor
The
Husqvarna TC 242TX 2WD lawn tractor was manufactured from 2019 to 2022. The
Husqvarna TC242TX tractor is powered by 44.3 cubic inches (726 cc) Kawasaki
FR651V 4-cycle vertical-shaft V-twin air-cooled gasoline engine with a maximum
power of 21.5 Hp (16 kW).
The engine has an internally vented carburetor with fuel shut-off
solenoid, full pressure lubrication with spin-on oil filter, and
electronic spark ignition system. The tractor is fitted with Tuff Torq
K57 AH hydrostatic transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive.
The maximum forward speed - 6.8 mph (11 km/h), maximum reverse speed -
2.8 mph (4.5 km/h). The Husqvarna TC 242 TX is equipped with a manual
steering, internal wet disc brakes, pneumatic wheels, 15x6.00-6 front
tires, and 18x9.50-8 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 (38-101 mm), electric blade engagement, 6 cut positions, and
mechanical lift system with hand operated.
| Engine Model |
Kawasaki FR651V |
| Engine Type |
4-cycle vertical-shaft V-twin air-cooled gasoline |
| Number of Cylinders |
2 |
| Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
44.3 (726) |
| Engine Bore, in (mm) |
3.07 (78.0) |
| Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
3.00 (76.0) |
| Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) |
21.5 (16.0) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3600 |
| Idle Speed, rpm |
1400-1600 |
| Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) |
53.3 (39.3) |
| Torque Speed, rpm |
2200 |
| Compression Ratio |
8.2:1 |
| Fuel System |
Carburetor |
| Carburetor Type |
Internally vented with fuel shut-off solenoid |
| Lubrication System |
Full pressure with spin-on oil filter |
| Ignition System |
Electronic spark ignition |
| Spark Plug |
NGK BPR4ES |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.027-0.031 (0.7-0.8) |
| Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) |
0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) |
0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
3.5 (13.5) |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
2.0 (1.9) |
| Electrical System Rating, Volts |
12 |
| Charging System |
Alternator 15A |
| Starter Type |
Electric |
| Number of Batteries |
1 |
| Battery Voltage, Volts |
12 |
| Battery CCA |
300 |
| Electric Ground |
Negative |
| PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
| PTO Clutch |
Electric |
| PTO Speed, rpm |
3000 |
| Transmission Model |
Tuff Torq K57 AH |
| Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
| Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
| Drive Train |
Transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive |
| Axle Shaft Size, in (mm) |
0.75 (19.1) |
| Brake Type |
Internal wet disc |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
2.45 (2.30) |
| Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
6.8 (11.0) |
| Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
2.8 (4.5) |
| Drive Wheels |
2WD 4x2 |
| Steering Configuration |
Front steer |
| Steering System |
Manual |
| Tire Type |
Pneumatic wheels |
| Front Tire Size |
15x6.00-6 |
| Rear Tire Size |
18x9.50-8 |
| Wheelbase, in (mm) |
48 (1220) |
| Length, in (mm) |
70 (1780) |
| Height, in (mm) |
47.2 (1200) |
| Overall Width (Max), in (mm) |
51 (1300) |
| Overall Width (Min), in (mm) |
44 (1110) |
| Turning Radius, in (mm) |
16 (405) |
| Weight, lb (kg) |
625 (284) |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
| Mower Deck Construction |
ClearCut fabricated |
| Mower Deck Material |
10 Gauge steel |
| Cutting Methods |
Side discharge |
| Number of Blades |
2 |
| Blade Engagement |
Electric |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) |
42 (1070) |
| Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.5-4.0 (38-101) |
| Cut Positions |
6 |
| Spindle Type |
Cast-iron |
| Spindle Mount |
4 Point |
| Anti-Scalp Wheels |
2 |
| Deck Drive |
Belt |
| Lift System |
Mechanical, hand operated |
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