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Husqvarna YTH22V42 Troubleshooting
The
Husqvarna YTH22V42 lawn tractor was manufactured from 2012 to 2013. The
Husqvarna YTH22V42 powertrain system components: Briggs and Stratton 407777
4-cycle vertical-shaft V-twin cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine and Tuff Torq
K46 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with foot-controlled variable speed
drive.
A 40.1 cubic inches (656 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.97" (75
mm), piston stroke of 2.89" (73 mm), and rated power of 22 hp (17 kW).
The maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 5.2 mph (8.4 kph) and 2.9
mph (4.7 kph). The Husqvarna YTH22V42 is fitted with 15x6.00-6 front tires
and 20x8.00-8 rear tires.
The wheel base is 48 inches (1220 mm). The tractor is equipped with a
42" mid-mount 2-blade side discharge mower deck with cutting height of
1.5-4.0" (37-100 mm), 6 cut positions, and manual lift system.
Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine won't start or difficult to start |
Empty fuel tank - Add gasoline |
Wrong fuel grade - Use quality gasoline |
Clogged fuel system - Remove clogging |
Loose or disconnected spark plug wire - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace |
Defective spark plug - Change spark plug as required |
Fuel filter is plugged - Change fuel filter |
Defective safety switch - Replace if required |
Wrong carburetor adjustment - Adjusting carburetor correctly |
Poor engine compression - Check cylinder block and replace damaged components |
Unadjusted or worn throttle cable - Change cable or adjust correctly |
Cooling fins are clogged - Clean and wash as required |
Ignition system failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
Choke cable is stuck or defective - Service or replace the cable |
Plugged air filter - Clean or replace air filter |
Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Check fuel pump and change if required |
Engine starts but stops suddenly |
Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug as required |
Carburetor is faulty or clogged - Clean or install new carburetor |
Ignition coil is not working - Replace ignition coil as necessary |
Valve springs are damaged or weak - Install new valve springs |
Valves are stuck - Clean the valves |
Engine oil insufficient - Need to add engine oil |
Engine overload - Reduce engine load |
Cooling fins are plugged - Clean and wash as required |
Carburetor fuel mixture is too lean - Adjust carburetor correctly |
Incorrect ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing correctly |
Incorrect valve setting - Set the valves correctly |
Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
Stale gasoline - Change gasoline |
Engine is under excessive load - Reduce the load |
Engine oil insufficient - Need to add engine oil |
Low idle speed setting is not correct - Adjust idle speed |
Clogged or defective fuel pump - Test fuel pump and change if necessary |
Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Crankshaft or bearings need to be replaced |
Valve clearance is incorrect - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
Cylinder bore or piston rings are worn - Replace faulty parts |
Incorrectly adjusted or clogged carburetor - Service or correctly adjust carburetor |
Dirty air filter element - Service or replace air filter |
Dirty or defective fuel pump - Clean or replace fuel pump |
Defective ignition - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts |
Blown cylinder head gasket - Install new head gasket |
Valves are stuck or burned - Clean or change valves |
Push rod is bent or worn - Push rod should be replaced |
Worn cylinder block parts - Defective components need to be replaced |
Throttle not fully open - Check throttle cable and adjust as required |
Carburetor main jet is incorrectly adjusted - Adjust it properly |
Spark plug is faulty or loose - Spark plug need to be replaced or tightened |
Burned, worn, or stuck valves - Service or replace valves |
Worn sleeve, piston, or rings - Change faulty parts |
Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
Excessive engine oil consumption |
Damaged seals or gaskets - Install new components |
Valve stems or guides are damaged - Replace the valves |
Piston rings are stuck or broken - Piston rings need to be replaced |
Piston or cylinder liner is worn - Inspect piston and liner, change as required |
Breather hose or pipe is blocked - Change or clean |
Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
Hydrostatic transmission makes noise |
Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted - Adjust or install new linkage |
Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce the load is required |
Transmission oil is contaminated or oil level is insufficient - Add oil to the correct level or fill the transmission with fresh oil |
Transmission parts are worm or defective - After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components |
Rusty or worn shift linkage - Install a new gear linkage |
Hydrostatic pump is defective or blocked - Repair or change pump |
Damaged or unadjusted transmission shift control components - Replace or adjust as required |
Low fluid level - Check and refill the transmission fluid |
Faulty or worn drive sheave - Replace sheave |
Shifter linkage is not adjusted or faulty - Adjust properly or change linkage |
Worn or unadjusted speed control linkage - Replace or adjust linkage |
Worn transmission seals or gaskets - Change gaskets or seals |
Leaking final drive shaft - Shaft seals need to be changed |
Cracked transmission housing - Replace damage housing or transmission assembly |
Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
Excessive mower vibration |
Mower deck drive pulley is worn or dirty - Change or clean pulley |
Drive belt is damaged or loose - Adjust belt tension or install a new belt |
Unbalanced or warped cutting blades - Balance or change as needed |
Blade mounting bolts are loose - Bolts should be tightened |
Discharge chute keeps clogging |
High ground speed - Use a lower speed |
Long grass - Must be set to low cutting height |
Low engine speeds - Adjust choke to full opening |
Mower deck set to low cutting - Need to set high cutting height |
Mower drive belt installation is improper - Install drive belt correctly |
Cutting deck clogging - Mower deck needs to be cleaned |
Excessive blade dullness - Need a blade sharpening |
Worn or damaged blades - Blades must be changed |
Fast ground speed - Operate at slower speed |
Low cutting height - Use correct cutting height |
Filled bagger - Empty the bagger |
Uneven or bumpy lawn - Level the lawn |
Mower deck cutting height is set too low - Use correct cutting height |
Fast mowing speed - Operate at slower speed |
Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
Blades are bent or worn - Install new blades |
Tire pressure is too low - Need to inflate tires |
Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires correctly |
Incorrect level of mower deck - Level the deck properly |
Blades are too dull - Need a blade sharpening |
Worn or defective blades - Change the blades |
Clogged mower deck - Clean mower deck as required |
Deck housing is broken - Replace or rebuild mower deck |
Loose or faulty mower spindle - Change or repair the spindle |
Electrical Troubleshooting |
Battery does not charge |
Corroded or loose electrical wire connections - Service or tighten connections |
Defective electrical terminal connectors - Replace terminal connectors |
Faulty cell in battery - Change the battery |
Low battery output - Battery is drained, charge it |
Battery won’t hold charge - Battery needs to be serviced or replaced |
Disconnected cables or faulty battery terminals - Check wiring and clean or replace terminals |
Battery is discharged or worn - Need to charge or replace the battery |
Wiring is improperly connected or disconnected - Check wiring and connect properly |
Low battery output - Battery is drained, charge it |
Incorrectly gapped or worn spark plug - Clean and gap or replace |
Solenoid or starter motor is faulty - Repair starter or replace solenoid |
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