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Husqvarna TS142TX Troubleshooting
The
Husqvarna TS142TX lawn tractor was manufactured from 2019 to 2022. The Husqvarna
TS 142 TX tractor is powered by 40.1 cubic inches (656 cc) Briggs and Stratton
40U777 Endurance Series 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine
with a rated power of 20 Hp (14.8 kW).
The engine has a float-feed fixed main jet carburetor, integral type
fuel pump, full pressure lubrication with spin-on oil filter, and
electronic ignition system. The tractor is fitted with Tuff Torq K46
belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse
gears. The maximum forward speed - 5 mph (8 km/h), maximum reverse speed
- 2.5 mph (4.1 km/h).
The Husqvarna TS 142TX is equipped with a manual steering system,
pneumatic wheels, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8 rear tires. The
lawn tractor is compatible with a 42" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with
cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (38-102 mm), electric blade engagement, six
cut positions, central cutting height adjustment with spring-assisted,
two anti-scalp wheels, and mechanical lift system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or hard to start |
| No gasoline in tank - Fill fuel up |
| Wrong grade of gasoline - Use quality fuel |
| Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
| Disconnected or loose spark plug wire - Inspect the spark plug wire connection, replace or repair |
| Defective spark plug - Change spark plug as required |
| Clogged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs changing |
| Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part |
| Carburetor is not working properly - Inspect and adjust |
| Bad engine compression - Inspect cylinder block and replace worn components |
| Choke cable is not adjusted properly or worn - Replace cable or adjust correctly |
| Cooling fins are clogged - Wash or clean as required |
| Ignition system failure - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Faulty or stuck throttle cable - Change or service the cable |
| Air filter is dirty - Replace or service air filter |
| Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Service or change fuel pump |
| Engine starts but stalls suddenly |
| Damaged spark plug - Install new spark plug |
| Defective or dirty carburetor - Repair or clean carburetor |
| Ignition coil is faulty - Change ignition coil as required |
| Bad or damaged valve springs - Change valve springs |
| Stuck valves - Valves need to be cleaned |
| Engine oil level low - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
| Excessive engine load - Reduce engine load |
| Air intake screen is plugged - Need to clean or wash |
| Too lean fuel mixture in carburetor - Use proper settings |
| Ignition timing is incorrect - Set the ignition timing properly |
| Improper valve setting - Adjust valves as required |
| Stale fuel - Use correct gasoline |
| Engine overloaded - Reduce load |
| Not enough engine oil - Add oil to the engine crankcase |
| Incorrectly set low idle speed - Adjust as required |
| Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Service or change fuel pump |
| Crankshaft or main bearings failure - Repair or replace defective parts |
| Improper valve clearance - Check and adjust |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are damaged - Change faulty components |
| Carburetor is incorrectly adjusted or dirty - Adjust the carburetor properly or clean it |
| Dirty air filter element - Clean or replace air filter |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Ignition system malfunction - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Blown cylinder head gasket - Replace cylinder head gasket |
| Valves are burned or stuck - Change or clean valves |
| Push rod is worn or defective - Install a new push rod |
| Damaged cylinder block components - Change defective parts |
| Excessive fuel consumption |
| Insufficient throttle opening - Adjust or replace throttle cable |
| Carburetor main jet adjustment is improper - Adjust it correctly |
| Loose or faulty spark plug - Tighten or replace spark plug |
| Stuck, worn, or burned valves - Change or clean valves |
| Worn sleeve, piston, or rings - Change faulty components |
| Valve clearance is incorrect - Check and adjust |
| Engine using too much oil |
| Damaged seals or gaskets - Replace to repair leaks |
| Worn valve stems and valve guides - Replace defective valves |
| Piston rings are stuck or worn - Replace piston rings |
| Scuffed piston or cylinder liner - Inspect piston and liner, change as required |
| Breather hose or pipe is clogged - Clean or replace |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| HST transmission is excessively noisy |
| Speed control pedal linkage is bent or not adjusted - Change or adjust linkage |
| Excessive loading - Load needs to be reduced |
| Fluid is contaminated or fluid level is insufficient - Top up to proper level or change transmission fluid |
| Damaged or worn components of hydrostatic transmission - Check internal transmission parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
| Corroded or worn shift linkage - Lubricate or change linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is seized or faulty - Change or repair pump |
| Faulty or misadjusted transmission shift control parts - Replace or adjust as required |
| Lack of transmission fluid - Add fluid to the transmission housing |
| Worn or faulty drive pulley - Replace pulley |
| Broken or not adjusted shift linkage - Change or adjust linkage |
| Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Repair or adjust linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are worn - Change gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Install new shaft seals |
| Transmission housing is cracked - Replace housing or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Excessive mower vibration |
| Worn or dirty mower drive pulley - Replace or clean pulley |
| Drive belt is defective or loose - Adjust belt tension or install a new belt |
| Not balanced or bent mower blades - Change or balance blades |
| Blade mounting bolts are loose - Tighten bolts as required |
| Discharge chute keeps clogging |
| Fast mowing speed - Use a slower speed |
| Tall grass - Must be set to low cutting height |
| Reduced engine speeds - Throttle is not fully open |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Need to set high cutting height |
| Drive belt installed improperly - Install drive belt correctly |
| Lawn mower leaving uncut grass |
| Discharge chute is plugged - Clean out the mower deck |
| Not sharp blades - Need a blade sharpening |
| Worn or defective blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| High ground speed - Select a lower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Filled bagger - Empty the bagger |
| Blades are scalping the grass |
| Uneven or bumpy lawn - Roll or level the lawn |
| Mower cuts too low - Raise the cutting height |
| Ground speed is too fast - Use a slower speed |
| Deck level is not correct - Adjust the level of mower deck correctly |
| Blades are bent or worn - Blades must be changed |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Check and inflate the tires |
| Tire pressure is too low - Inflate tires as required |
| Deck level is not correct - Level the deck correctly |
| Blades are not sharp - Need a blade sharpening |
| Worn or defective blades - Blades must be changed |
| Clogged mower deck - Mower deck needs to be cleaned |
| Deck shell is broken - Repair or replace the deck |
| Mower spindle is faulty or loose - Repair or replace the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Wiring connections are corroded or loose - Clean or tighten connections |
| Battery terminal connectors are faulty - Install new terminal connectors |
| Bad cell in battery - Replace the battery |
| Low battery output voltage - Charge the battery |
| Battery discharges quickly - Service charging system or change battery |
| Disconnected battery cables or bad terminals - Connect wires properly or change terminals |
| Battery is low or faulty - Replace or charge as required |
| Wire harness is disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check wire harness and connect as required |
| Battery voltage is low - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Spark plug worn or incorrectly gapped - Replace or clean and gap |
| Solenoid or starter motor is faulty - Starter/solenoid should be replaced |
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