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Husqvarna TS 342 Troubleshooting
The
Husqvarna TS 342 is a 2-wheel drive lawn tractor. This model was manufactured
from 2013 to 2019. The Husqvarna TS342 drivetrain system components: Kawasaki
FR651V 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 44.3 cu.in (726 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.07" (78 mm),
piston stroke of 3.00" (76 mm), and max power of 21.5 hp (16 kW). The
maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h) and 2.4 mph
(3.9 km/h).
The Husqvarna TS 342 lawn tractor is equipped with a manual steering
system, disc brakes, 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 a cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (38-102 mm), seven cut
positions, two anti-scalp wheels, and mechanical lifting system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine hard to start or doesn't start |
| Gas tank is empty - Add fuel |
| Wrong grade of gasoline - Change gasoline |
| Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
| Defective spark plug wire connection - Inspect the spark plug wire connection, replace or repair |
| Damaged spark plug - Replace spark plug |
| Fuel filter is plugged - Replace fuel filter |
| Defective safety switch - Replace if required |
| Carburetor is dirty - Wash, clean and adjust |
| Bad compression - Check and change damaged parts |
| Damaged or not adjusted choke cable - Replace cable or adjust properly |
| Plugged cooling fins - Clean and wash as required |
| Ignition system is defective - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts |
| Stuck or faulty choke cable - Replace or clean the cable |
| Dirty air filter element - Clean or replace air filter |
| Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Engine starts but stalls immediately |
| Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug |
| Faulty or clogged carburetor - Service or replace carburetor |
| Damaged ignition coil - Change ignition coil as required |
| Bad or damaged valve springs - Valve springs need to be changed |
| Stuck valves - Valves need to be cleaned |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Check oil level and add oil as required |
| Engine overload - Load reducing is recommended |
| Cooling fins are clogged - Need to clean or wash |
| Too lean carburetor mixture - Use proper settings |
| Incorrect ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be adjusted correctly |
| Incorrect valve setting - Adjust valves correctly |
| Low octane fuel - Change gasoline |
| Engine is under excessive load - Reduce load |
| Low engine oil level - Need to add engine oil |
| Incorrectly set low idle speed - Need to adjust idle speed |
| Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Check fuel pump and change if required |
| Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Change or repair worn components |
| Improper valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance |
| Cylinder bore or piston rings are damaged - Replace faulty parts |
| Clogged or incorrectly adjusted carburetor - Adjust the carburetor correctly or clean it |
| Dirty air filter element - Change or service air filter |
| Dirty or defective fuel pump - Service or change fuel pump |
| Ignition failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Damaged cylinder-head gasket - Cylinder-head gasket replacement required |
| Stuck or burned valves - Service or replace valves |
| Worn or defective push rod - Install a new push rod |
| Damaged cylinder block components - Replace defective parts as required |
| Engine uses too much fuel |
| Throttle not fully open - Check throttle cable and adjust as required |
| Improper carburetor main jet adjustment - Adjust main jet as required |
| Loose or faulty spark plug - Spark plug need to be tightened or replaced |
| Stuck, burned, or worn valves - Clean or replace valves |
| Worn sleeve, piston, or rings - Change faulty components |
| Improper valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance |
| Engine oil consumption is too high |
| Seals or gaskets are defective - Defective components must be replaced |
| Valve stems or guides are damaged - Replace defective valves |
| Stuck or worn piston rings - Replace piston rings |
| Cylinder liner or piston is damaged - Check piston and liner, change as required |
| Breather pipe or hose is clogged - Clean or change |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Excessive HST transmission noise |
| Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or repair linkage |
| Excessive loading - The load should be reduced |
| Transmission oil is contaminated or oil level is insufficient - Change transmission oil or top up to proper level |
| Transmission parts are worm or defective - After disassembling and inspection, change defective components |
| Shift linkage is corroded or worn - Lubricate or replace linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is seized or faulty - Repair or change pump |
| Misadjusted or faulty transmission shift control components - Change or adjust correctly |
| Low fluid level - Add fluid to the transmission housing |
| Faulty or worn drive sheave - Install a new sheave |
| Misadjusted or faulty shifting linkage - Adjust properly or change linkage |
| Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted - Adjust or repair linkage |
| Transmission seals or gaskets are broken - Change gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft leakage - Replace shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission housing - Replace damage housing or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates excessively |
| Worn or dirty mower drive pulley - Clean or change pulley |
| Drive belt is loose or defective - Replace belt or adjust belt tension |
| Cutting blades are not balanced or warped - Balance or replace blades |
| Loose blade bolts tightening - Bolts should be tightened |
| Discharge chute is regularly plugged |
| High mowing speed - Operate at slower speed |
| Grass is too high - Must be set to low cutting height |
| Reduced engine rpm - Open choke fully |
| Mower cuts too low - Use a higher cutting height |
| Improper drive belt installation - Check drive belt for correct installation |
| Lawn mower leaving uncut grass |
| Deck is plugged with grass - Clean out the mower deck |
| Blades are not sharp - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Replace the blades |
| High ground speed - Select a slower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Need to set high cutting height |
| Full grass bag - Grass bag must be empty |
| Lawn is not level or bumpy - Lawn leveling required |
| Low cutting height - Use correct cutting height |
| High mowing speed - Need to slow down |
| Deck level is not correct - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
| Blades are worn or bent - Change the blades |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires correctly |
| Low tire pressure - Inflate tires correctly |
| Improper mower deck level - Level the deck properly |
| Blades are not sharp - Need to sharpen the blades |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Blades need to be replaced |
| Cutting deck clogging - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
| Damaged mower deck housing - Rebuild or replace mower deck |
| Bent or loose mower spindle - Repair or change the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery won’t charge |
| Electrical cable connections are corroded or loose - Tighten or clean electrical wiring connections |
| Defective battery terminal connectors - Change terminal connectors |
| Battery is defective - Install a new battery |
| Low battery output voltage - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Battery runs out quickly - Battery needs service or replacement |
| Battery cables are disconnected or terminals are faulty - Connect cables correctly or replace terminals |
| Battery is drained or defective - Change or recharge battery |
| Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected - Check wiring harness and connect as required |
| Low battery output - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Spark plug worn or incorrectly gapped - Clean, gap or change spark plug |
| Faulty solenoid or starter motor - Repair starter or change solenoid |
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