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Husqvarna TS 242 Troubleshooting
The
Husqvarna TS 242 is a 2WD lawn tractor. This model was manufactured from 2013 to
2020. The Husqvarna TS242 drivetrain system components: Kawasaki FR600V 4-cycle
vertical-shaft V-twin air-cooled gasoline engine and Tuff Torq K46 belt-driven
hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
A 36.8 cu.in (603 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.87" (73 mm),
piston stroke of 2.84" (72 mm), and max power of 18.5 hp (13.8 kW). The
maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 5.2 mph (8.4 km/h) and 2.9 mph
(4.7 km/h).
The Husqvarna TS 242 tractor is equipped with a manual steering system,
disc brakes, 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 (37-100 mm), manual blade engagement, 6 cut
positions, two anti-scalp wheels, and mechanical lifting system.
Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine starts up hard or doesn't start |
Fuel tank is empty - Fill gasoline up |
Low-quality gasoline - Use correct gasoline grade |
Clogged fuel system - Remove clogging |
Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected - Check spark plug wiring connection, repair or change |
Faulty spark plug - Install new spark plug |
Fuel filter is plugged - Install new filter |
Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part |
Problems with carburetor adjustment - Adjust as required |
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 intermittently |
Cooling fins are clogged - Clean and wash as required |
Defective ignition system - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
Choke cable is stuck or faulty - Clean or change the cable |
Air filter element is clogged - Replace or service air filter |
Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Clean or replace fuel pump |
Engine starts but stops suddenly |
Faulty spark plug - Change spark plug as required |
Clogged or defective carburetor - Clean or install new carburetor |
Damaged ignition coil - Ignition coil must be replaced |
Loose or broken valve springs - Install new valve springs |
Valves are stuck - Valves must be cleaned |
Engine oil level is low - Fill up the oil to required level |
Engine is running overloaded - Reduce the load |
Plugged cooling fins - Need to wash or clean |
Carburetor mixture is too lean - Set the carburetor correctly |
Ignition timing is wrong - Set the ignition timing properly |
Wrong valve setting - Set the valves properly |
Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
Low octane gasoline - Use proper fuel |
Engine overload - Load reducing required |
Not enough engine oil - Fill up the engine oil |
Improperly adjusted low idle speed - Correct the settings |
Clogged or defective fuel pump - Clean or replace fuel pump |
Worn main bearings or crankshaft - Change defective components as required |
Excessive valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance |
Cylinder bore or piston rings are damaged - Change defective parts |
Engine power is insufficient |
Incorrectly adjusted or dirty carburetor - Adjust the carburetor properly or clean it |
Plugged air filter - Replace or service air filter |
Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required |
Ignition system failure - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts |
Damaged cylinder-head gasket - Replace the gasket as required |
Valves are stuck or burned - Service or change valves |
Push rod is damaged or worn - Push rod should be replaced |
Cylinder block parts are worn out - Replace defective parts |
Choke didn't open fully - Adjust or change choke cable |
Carburetor main jet adjustment is improper - Adjust main jet as required |
Loose or faulty spark plug - Tighten or replace spark plug |
Burned, worn, or stuck valves - Service or change valves |
Worn rings, piston, or sleeve - Change faulty parts |
Valve clearance is not correct - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
Engine using too much oil |
Worn seals or gaskets - Worn parts need to be replaced |
Damaged valve guides or valve stems - Replace the valves |
Piston rings are stuck or worn - Replace piston rings |
Cylinder liner or piston is scored - Check liner and piston, install new components as required |
Clogged breather pipe or hose - Clean or change |
Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
HST transmission makes noise |
Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted - Adjust or install new linkage |
Transmission overloaded - The load should be reduced |
Contaminated transmission fluid or low fluid level - Top up to proper level or change transmission fluid |
Damaged or worn components of hydrostatic transmission - After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components |
Worn or rusty shift linkage - Install new linkage |
Faulty or blocked hydrostatic pump - Replace or repair pump |
Transmission shift control parts are damaged or misadjusted - Adjust correctly or replace |
Insufficient transmission fluid - Need to add transmission fluid |
Faulty or worn drive sheave - Replace sheave |
Misadjusted or faulty shifting linkage - Change or adjust linkage |
Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage - Adjust or install new linkage |
Damaged transmission seals or gaskets - Replace gaskets or seals |
Leaking final drive shaft - Change shaft seals |
Cracked transmission housing - Install a new transmission housing |
Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
Mower vibration is excessive |
Dirty or worn mower drive sheave - Replace or clean sheave |
Loose or worn drive belt - Change belt or adjust belt tension |
Not balanced or bent mower blades - Replace or balance blades |
Loose blade bolts tightening - Bolts should be tightened |
Discharge chute keeps clogging |
High ground speed - Need to slow down |
Grass is too high - Must be set to low cutting height |
Engine is running at too low speed - Adjust choke to full opening |
Mower cuts too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
Incorrect mower drive belt installation - Install drive belt correctly |
Lawn mower leaving uncut grass |
Cutting deck is clogged - Clean out the mower deck |
Excessive blade dullness - Need a blade sharpening |
Worn or defective blades - Install new blades |
Ground speed is too fast - Use a lower speed |
Cutting level is too low - Use correct cutting height |
Bagger is full - Empty the bagger |
Blades are scalping the grass |
Bumpy or unleveled lawn - Roll or level the lawn |
Mower cuts too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
High ground speed - Use a lower speed |
Improper mower deck level - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
Damaged or bent blades - Install new blades |
Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires correctly |
Low tire inflation - Need to inflate tires |
Mower deck is not leveled properly - Level the deck correctly |
Blades are too dull - Blades need to be sharpened |
Blades are defective or worn - Replace the blades |
Cutting deck is clogged - Check cutting deck and clean as necessary |
Deck shell is broken - Replace or repair the deck |
Mower spindle is loose or defective - Repair or change the spindle |
Electrical Troubleshooting |
Battery will not charge |
Corroded or loose cable connections - Clean or tighten wiring connections |
Defective battery terminal clamps - Install new terminal clamps |
Battery dead cell - Replace the battery |
Battery power is low - Recharge the battery |
Battery is not holding charge - Service charging system or replace battery |
Corroded battery terminals or disconnected wires - Check cable connections and change or clean terminals |
Battery is drained or worn - Recharge or replace battery |
Wiring is improperly connected or disconnected - Check wiring and connect properly |
Battery capacity is low - Battery is drained, recharge it |
Spark plug faulty or incorrectly gapped - Clean, gap or replace spark plug |
Starter motor or solenoid is defective - Repair starter or install a new solenoid |
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