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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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