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Husqvarna TS 142T Troubleshooting

The Husqvarna TS 142T lawn tractor was manufactured from 2019 to 2021. The Husqvarna TS142T driveline includes a Briggs and Stratton 40N777 Intek 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine or Loncin LC2P80F vertical-shaft V-twin cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, and Tuff Torq K46 BT belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The 40.1 cu.in (656 cc) Briggs and Stratton engine has a cylinder bore of 2.97" (75 mm), piston stroke of 2.89" (73 mm), and rated power of 20 hp (14.8 kW). The 46.7 cu.in (764 cc) Loncin engine has a cylinder bore of 3.15" (80 mm), piston stroke of 2.99" (76 mm), and rated power of 25 hp (18.7 kW). Max. travel speed (forward and reverse): 5.2 mph (8.4 km/h) and 2.9 mph (4.6 km/h). The Husqvarna TS 142T is fitted with 15x6.00-8 front tires and 20x8.00-8 rear tires. The wheelbase is 48" (1220 mm).

The lawn tractor is equipped with a 42" mid-mount 2-blade side discharge mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0" (38-101 mm), two anti-scalp wheels, and mechanical lifting.

Engine Troubleshooting
Engine difficult to start or doesn't start
Empty fuel tank - Fill gasoline up
Wrong grade of gasoline - Change fuel
Dirty fuel system - Check and clean
Damaged spark plug wiring connection - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace
Damaged spark plug - Install new spark plug
Fuel filter is clogged - Fuel filter needs changing
Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw
Engine has bad compression - Check cylinder block and change wear parts
Choke cable is worn or not adjusted properly - Adjust correctly or change the cable
Engine runs unevenly
Cooling fins are clogged - Clean and wash as required
Defective ignition system - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts
Stuck or defective throttle cable - Change or clean the cable
Air filter element is plugged - Change or service air filter
Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Inspect fuel pump and change as required
Engine starts and then stalls
Spark plug is defective - Install new spark plug
Faulty or clogged carburetor - Replace or service carburetor
Ignition coil is not working - Ignition coil must be replaced
Broken or loose valve springs - New valve springs need to be installed
Valves are stuck - Clean the valves
Engine is overheated
Lack of engine oil - Fill up the engine oil
Engine overload - Reduce engine load
Clogged cooling fins - Need to clean or wash
Carburetor fuel mixture is too lean - Use proper settings
Bad ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing correctly
Valve setting is wrong - Valves needs to be adjusted properly
Abnormal engine noise or knocking
Low octane fuel - Change gasoline
Engine is under excessive load - Reduce the load
Engine oil level low - Need to add engine oil
Too low idle RPM - Adjust as required
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary
Worn main bearings or crankshaft - Replace crankshaft or bearings
Valve clearance is wrong - Adjust valve clearance
Cylinder bore or piston rings are damaged - Replace defective parts
Engine power is insufficient
Dirty or improperly adjusted carburetor - Adjust the carburetor properly or clean it
Plugged air filter - Service or change air filter
Clogged or defective fuel pump - Check fuel pump and change if required
Ignition failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components
Blown cylinder head gasket - Replace the gasket as required
Stuck or burned valves - Replace or clean valves
Bent or worn push rod - Replace push rod
Worn cylinder block parts - Replace defective parts as required
High fuel consumption
Throttle does not open well - Inspect throttle cable and adjust it
Carburetor main jet is improperly adjusted - Adjust it correctly
Defective or loose spark plug - Re-tighten or replace spark plug
Valves are stuck, burned, or worn - Replace or clean valves
Worn sleeve, piston, or rings - Replace faulty parts
Valve clearance is incorrect - Adjust valve clearance
Engine using too much oil
Seals or gaskets are wearing excessively - Worn parts need to be replaced
Valve guides and stems are worn - Need to replace the valves
Piston rings are defective or worn - Change piston rings
Piston or cylinder liner is damaged - Inspect liner and piston, replace as necessary
Plugged breather pipe or hose - Change or clean

Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting
HST transmission is excessively noisy
Speed control pedal linkage is bent or not adjusted - Adjust or replace linkage
Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce the load is required
Contaminated transmission fluid or low fluid level - Add fluid to the correct level or fill the transmission with fresh fluid
Worn or defective transmission components - Check hydrostatic transmission components for defect or damage and change if necessary
Hard to shift
Shift linkage is worn or rusty - Replace or lubricate the linkage
Hydrostatic pump is worn or stuck - Repair or change pump
Worn or misadjusted transmission shift control parts - Change or adjust correctly
Power is insufficient
Lack of transmission oil supply - Fill the transmission housing with oil
Worn or defective drive pulley - Change pulley
Shift linkage is unadjusted or damaged - Adjust correctly or replace linkage
Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage - Adjust or repair linkage
Transmission leaks
Transmission seals or gaskets are broken - Change seals or gaskets
Leaking final drive shaft - Shaft seals need to be changed
Transmission housing is cracked - Replace damage housing or transmission assembly

Mower Deck Troubleshooting
Mower vibration is excessive
Drive sheave of mower deck is dirty or worn - Change or clean sheave
Worn or loose drive belt - Adjust belt tension or replace belt
Warped or not balanced mower blades - Change or balance blades
Loose blade mounting bolts - Bolts need to be tightened
Discharge chute is constantly plugged
Fast mowing speed - Operate at slower speed
Tall grass - Need to set low cutting height
Low engine speeds - Open throttle fully
Mower deck set to low cutting - Must be set to high cutting height
Mower drive belt installation is improper - Install drive belt as required
Mower leaving random uncut of grass
Deck clogged with grass clippings - Inspect and clean cutting deck
Blades are excessively dull - Blades need to be sharpened
Blades are defective or worn - Install new blades
High mowing speed - Use a lower speed
Cutting height is too low - Use a higher cutting height
Grass bag is overfilled - Clean grass bag
Blades are scalping the grass
Lawn is bumpy or not smooth - Level the lawn
Cutting level is too low - Must be set to high cutting height
Ground speed is too fast - Operate at slower speed
Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Adjust the level of mower deck correctly
Blades are bent or worn - Install new blades
Tire pressure is too low - Inflate tires correctly
Uneven cutting
Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires correctly
Improper mower deck level - Deck needs to be adjusted properly
Excessive blade dullness - Blades need to be sharpened
Bent or worn blades - Blades must be changed
Deck clogged with grass clippings - Need to clean the mower deck
Deck housing is broken - Repair or change the deck
Loose or defective mower spindle - Repair or replace the spindle

Electrical Troubleshooting
Battery does not charge
Loose or corroded electrical wiring connections - Clean or tighten connections
Defective battery terminal connectors - Install new terminal connectors
Battery dead cell - Replace the battery
Starter motor turns slow
Low battery capacity - Low battery charging, charge as required
Battery discharges quickly - Service battery or replace it
Faulty battery terminals or disconnected cables - Check wiring and clean or replace terminals
Starter motor won't turn
Battery is drained or defective - Change or recharge battery
Wiring is improperly connected or disconnected - Check wiring and connect properly
Low battery output - Battery is drained, recharge it
Spark plug faulty or incorrectly gapped - Clean, gap or replace spark plug
Faulty solenoid or starter motor - Starter/solenoid should be replaced

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