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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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