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Husqvarna TS 242 Lawn Tractor
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 Model |
Kawasaki FR600V |
| Engine Type |
4-cycle vertical-shaft V-twin air-cooled gasoline |
| Number of Cylinders |
2 |
| Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
36.8 (603) |
| Engine Bore, in (mm) |
2.87 (73.0) |
| Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
2.84 (72.0) |
| Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) |
18.5 (13.8) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3600 |
| Idle Speed, rpm |
1400-1600 |
| Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) |
43.8 (32.4) |
| Torque Speed, rpm |
2200 |
| Compression Ratio |
8.1:1 |
| 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) |
3.0 (11.4) |
| 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, AH |
28 |
| Electric Ground |
Negative |
| PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
| PTO Clutch |
Electric |
| PTO Speed, rpm |
3600 |
| Transmission Model |
Tuff Torq K46 |
| Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
| Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
| Drive Train |
Transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive |
| Reduction Ratio |
21.53:1 |
| Axle Shaft Size, in (mm) |
0.75 (19.1) |
| Transaxle Capacity, qts (L) |
2.8 (2.6) |
| Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
5.2 (8.4) |
| Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
2.9 (4.7) |
| Drive Wheels |
2WD 4x2 |
| Steering Configuration |
Front steer |
| Steering System |
Manual |
| Brakes Type |
Disc |
| Front Tire Size |
15x6.00-6 |
| Rear Tire Size |
20x10.0-8 |
| Wheelbase, in (mm) |
49 (1240) |
| Length, in (mm) |
70 (1780) |
| Height, in (mm) |
41.5 (1050) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
49 (1240) |
| Ground Clearance, in (mm) |
7 (175) |
| Weight, lb (kg) |
462 (210) |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades |
2 |
| Cutting Methods |
Side discharge |
| Cutting Deck Type |
Stamped, reinforced |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) |
42 (1070) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
50 (1265) |
| Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.5-4.0 (37-100) |
| Cut positions |
6 |
| Anti-Scalp Wheels |
2 |
| Lift System |
Mechanical |
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