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Husqvarna TS 248XD Troubleshooting
The
Husqvarna TS 248XD lawn tractor was manufactured between 2019 and 2022. The
Husqvarna TS248XD driveline consists of Kawasaki FR691V 4-cycle vertical-shaft
V-twin air-cooled gasoline engine and Tuff Torq K46 CR belt-driven hydrostatic
transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive.
A 44.3 cubic inches (726 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.07" (78
mm), piston stroke of 3.00" (76 mm), and max power of 23 hp (17.3 kW).
The fuel system has an internally vented carburetor with fuel shut-off
solenoid, and pulse type fuel pump.
The maximum forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 kph), maximum reverse speed -
2.5 mph (4 kph). The Husqvarna TS 248XD riding mower is equipped with a
manual steering system, pneumatic wheels, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and
20x10.0-12 rear tires. Compatible attachments for the tractor: 48"
mid-mount 3-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, four anti-scalp
wheels, and mechanical lifting system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine doesn't start or starts hard |
| Empty gas tank - Fill fuel up |
| Incorrect fuel grade - Change fuel |
| Air in the fuel system - Air bleeding |
| Damaged spark plug wiring connection - Inspect the spark plug wire connection, replace or repair |
| Defective spark plug - Change spark plug as required |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Replace fuel filter |
| Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part |
| Carburetor is dirty - Wash, clean and adjust |
| Poor cylinder compression - Check cylinder block and change worn parts |
| Choke cable is worn or not adjusted properly - Change cable or adjust correctly |
| Cooling fins are blocked - Need to clean or wash |
| Ignition system problems - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Stuck or faulty throttle cable - Replace or clean the cable |
| Air filter element is plugged - Clean or replace air filter |
| Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Clean or replace fuel pump |
| Engine starts and then shuts off |
| Defective spark plug - Replace spark plug |
| Carburetor is defective or clogged - Clean or replace carburetor |
| Ignition coil is faulty - Replace ignition coil as necessary |
| Valve springs are worn or loose - Change valve springs |
| Valves are stuck - Service the valves |
| Low engine oil level - Need to add engine oil |
| Engine is overloaded - Reduce load |
| Clogged cooling fins - Wash or clean as required |
| Carburetor mixture is too lean - Use proper settings |
| Bad ignition timing - Set the ignition timing correctly |
| Valve setting is incorrect - Set the valves properly |
| Abnormal engine knocking or noise |
| Stale gasoline - Change gasoline |
| Engine is running overloaded - Load reducing required |
| Engine oil insufficient - Fill up the engine oil |
| Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Adjust idling as required |
| Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Clean or replace fuel pump |
| Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Install new parts as as required |
| Valve clearance is improper - Adjust valve clearance |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are worn - Replace defective components |
| Improperly adjusted or dirty carburetor - Clean or properly adjust carburetor |
| Air filter element is clogged - Service or replace air filter |
| Fuel pump is dirty or defective - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Ignition system malfunction - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts |
| Blown cylinder head gasket - Install new head gasket |
| Burned or stuck valves - Clean or replace valves |
| Push rod is worn or damaged - Change push rod |
| Cylinder block components are worn - Replace defective components as required |
| Engine uses too much fuel |
| Throttle does not open well - Inspect throttle cable and adjust it |
| Carburetor main jet adjustment is improper - Adjust the carburetor main jet correctly |
| Defective or loose spark plug - Re-tighten or change the spark plug |
| Worn, stuck, or burned valves - Replace or service valves |
| Rings, sleeve, or piston are damaged - Replace defective components |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Adjustment procedure required |
| High engine oil consumption |
| Damaged gaskets or seals - Change worn parts according to specifications |
| Valve stems and guides are worn - Valves replacement required |
| Seized or wear piston rings - Piston rings need to be replaced |
| Scuffed cylinder liner or piston - Check liner and piston, replace as required |
| Breather pipe or hose is blocked - Change or clean |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission noise |
| Speed control pedal linkage is bent or not adjusted - Adjust or install new linkage |
| Transmission overloaded - Reduce loading |
| Insufficient oil level or contaminated oil - Add oil to proper level or pour fresh transmission oil |
| Transmission components are damaged or worn - Check internal transmission parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
| Shift linkage is rusty or worn - Lubricate or replace the linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is stuck or worn - Repair or change pump |
| Transmission shift control parts are faulty or unadjusted - Adjust properly or change |
| Transmission fluid insufficient - Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary |
| Worn or defective drive pulley - Replace pulley |
| Unadjusted or broken shift linkage - Replace or adjust linkage |
| Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or install new linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are damaged - Install new gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft leakage - Shaft seals need to be changed |
| Cracked transmission case - Install a new transmission case |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Excessive mower vibration |
| Damaged or clogged mower drive pulley - Replace or service pulley |
| Damaged or loose drive belt - Install a new belt or adjust belt tension |
| Mower blades are not balanced or warped - Balance or change blades |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Tighten bolts as required |
| Discharge chute is constantly plugged |
| Fast ground speed - Use a slower speed |
| Tall grass - Adjust mower to lower cutting height |
| Reduced engine speeds - Choke is not fully opening |
| Cutting height is too low - Use correct cutting height |
| Incorrect mower drive belt installation - Install drive belt as required |
| Lawn mower leaving uncut grass |
| Deck clogged with grass clippings - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
| Not sharp blades - Sharpen the blades |
| Worn or defective blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| Fast ground speed - Select a slower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Use a higher cutting height |
| Filled grass bag - Empty the grass bag |
| Blades are scalping the grass |
| Lawn is not level or bumpy - Lawn leveling required |
| Cutting height is too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Fast ground speed - Use a lower speed |
| Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
| Worn or bent blades - Replace the blades |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires as required |
| Tire pressure is too low - Inflate tires as required |
| Deck is not leveled correctly - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
| Not sharp blades - Sharpen the blades |
| Worn or defective blades - Install new blades |
| Clogged mower deck - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
| Damaged mower deck housing - Repair or replace the deck |
| Loose or defective mower spindle - Spindle needs to be repaired or replaced |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Loose or corroded electrical wiring connections - Tighten or service connections |
| Electrical terminal connectors are faulty - Replace terminal connectors |
| Bad cell in battery - Use a new battery |
| Low battery power - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Battery is draining quickly - Service charging system or install new battery |
| Wires are disconnected or battery terminals are corroded - Check cables and service or change terminals |
| Battery is drained or defective - Recharge or change battery |
| Wiring is improperly connected or disconnected - Check wiring and connect properly |
| Low battery output voltage - Recharge the battery |
| Incorrectly gapped or worn spark plug - Replace or clean and gap |
| Starter motor or solenoid failing - Starter/solenoid needs to be replaced |
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