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Husqvarna TS 243T Troubleshooting
The
Husqvarna TS 243T is a 2WD garden tractor. This model was manufactured from 2016
to 2019. The Husqvarna TS243T drivetrain system components: Briggs and Stratton
40U777 Endurance Series 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine
and Tuff Torq K46 BT belt-driven hydrostatic with foot-controlled variable speed
drive.
A 40.1 cu.in (656 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.97" (75 mm),
piston stroke of 2.89" (73 mm), and rated power of 20 hp (14.8 kW). The
maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 5 mph (8 km/h) and 2.5 mph (4.1
km/h).
The Husqvarna TS 243T lawn tractor is equipped with a manual steering,
pneumatic wheels, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8 rear tires. The
tractor is compatible with a 42" mid-mount 2-blade side discharge mower
deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (38-102 mm), electric blade
engagement, 6 cut positions, central cutting height adjustment with
spring-assisted, 4 anti-scalp wheels, and mechanical lifting system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine won't start or starts hard |
| No fuel in fuel tank - Add gasoline |
| Wrong grade of gasoline - Use correct fuel grade |
| Air in fuel tank - Bleed fuel tank |
| Spark plug wire is disconnected or loose - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair |
| Spark plug is damaged - Install new spark plug |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Fuel filter needs changing |
| Faulty safety switch - Change damaged switch |
| Carburetor is clogged - Clean the carburetor |
| Poor cylinder compression - Check cylinder block and change worn parts |
| Choke cable is unadjusted or damaged - Replace cable or adjust properly |
| Cooling fins are clogged - Need to clean or wash |
| Ignition system problems - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Throttle cable is defective or stuck - Service or change the cable |
| Air filter element is plugged - Change or clean air filter |
| Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Inspect fuel pump and change as required |
| Defective spark plug - Spark plug need to be replaced |
| Carburetor is clogged or defective - Carburetor needs to be replaced or cleaned |
| Ignition coil is not working - Ignition coil must be replaced |
| Valve springs are bad or broken - Valve springs need to be changed |
| Stuck valves - Clean the valves |
| Engine oil level is low - Fill up the oil to required level |
| Engine is under excessive load - Reduce load |
| Cooling fins are plugged - Clean and wash as required |
| Carburetor fuel mixture is too lean - Set the carburetor correctly |
| Ignition timing is improper - Adjust ignition timing correctly |
| Improper valve setting - Adjust valves as required |
| Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
| Low octane gasoline - Use correct fuel |
| Engine overload - Load reducing required |
| Not enough engine oil - Fill up the engine oil |
| Incorrect low idle setting - Adjust the low idle speed |
| Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Clean or change fuel pump |
| Crankshaft or main bearings are worn out - Install new parts as as required |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Check and adjust |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are damaged - Change defective components |
| Carburetor is dirty or incorrectly adjusted - Service or correctly adjust carburetor |
| Clogged air filter - Replace or clean air filter |
| Dirty or defective fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Ignition system problems - Test ignition and replace failed parts |
| Blown cylinder head gasket - Replace cylinder head gasket |
| Burned or stuck valves - Replace or clean valves |
| Damaged or worn push rod - Replace push rod |
| Faulty cylinder block parts - Replace defective parts |
| Excessive fuel consumption |
| Insufficient choke opening - Inspect choke cable and adjust as required |
| Incorrect carburetor main jet adjustment - Adjust main jet as required |
| Loose or defective spark plug - Change or re-tighten spark plug |
| Worn, stuck, or burned valves - Change or clean valves |
| Worn sleeve, piston, or rings - Replace faulty parts as required |
| Improper valve clearance - Check and adjust |
| Excessive oil consumption |
| Seals or gaskets are wearing excessively - Install new components |
| Damaged valve guides or valve stems - Replace the valves |
| Worn or broken piston rings - Replace piston rings |
| Worn cylinder liner or piston - Check liner and piston, install new components as required |
| Clogged breather hose or pipe - Service or replace |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| HST transmission makes excessive noise |
| Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted - Replace or adjust linkage |
| Transmission overload - The load should be reduced |
| Contaminated transmission fluid or low fluid level - Fill to required level or change the fluid |
| Transmission parts are worm or defective - Replace or repair defective components |
| Shift linkage is worn or rusty - Replace or lubricate the linkage |
| Faulty or blocked hydrostatic pump - Replace or repair pump |
| Faulty or misadjusted transmission shift control parts - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Insufficient transmission fluid - Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary |
| Drive sheave is worn or faulty - Change sheave |
| Shifter linkage is faulty or not adjusted - Adjust correctly or change linkage |
| Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage - Change or adjust linkage |
| Damaged transmission seals or gaskets - Install new gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Change shaft seals |
| Transmission housing is cracked - Housing needs to be replaced |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates excessively |
| Dirty or worn mower drive sheave - Service or change sheave |
| Worn or loose drive belt - Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Mower blades are warped or not balanced - Balance blades or replace it |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Discharge chute is regularly plugged |
| High mowing speed - Use a lower speed |
| Grass is too long - Use a lower cutting height |
| Engine rpm is too low - Adjust throttle to full opening |
| Mower cuts too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Drive belt installation is not correct - Install drive belt correctly |
| Discharge chute is plugged - Check cutting deck and clean as necessary |
| Blades are excessively dull - Sharpen the blades |
| Worn or defective blades - Blades must be changed |
| High mowing speed - Use a slower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Use correct cutting height |
| Grass bag is full - Clean grass bag |
| Lawn is not level or bumpy - Level the lawn |
| Cutting level is too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Fast mowing speed - Use a slower speed |
| Incorrect level of mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
| Bent or worn blades - Change the blades |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Correct tire pressure |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Need to inflate tires |
| Deck is not leveled correctly - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
| Blades are not sharp - Need a blade sharpening |
| Worn or bent blades - Change the blades |
| Clogged mower deck - Clean mower deck as required |
| Broken mower deck housing - Rebuild or replace mower deck |
| Loose or faulty mower spindle - Install new spindle or repair it |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery won’t charge |
| Electrical cable connections are loose or corroded - Clean or tighten connections |
| Faulty electrical terminal connectors - Install new terminal connectors |
| Battery is worn - Change the battery |
| Low battery power - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Battery is draining quickly - Battery needs service or replacement |
| Bad battery terminals or disconnected wiring - Check wiring and clean or replace 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 |
| Low battery voltage - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Spark plug gapped improperly or faulty - Replace or clean and gap |
| Starter motor or solenoid is defective - Starter/solenoid needs to be replaced |
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