Husqvarna YTH18K46 owner manual Engine continues

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

Engine continues

1.

Faulty operator-safety presence control

1.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

 

to run when oper-

 

system.

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

 

ator leaves seat

 

 

 

department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with attachment

 

 

 

 

 

 

clutch engaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor cut - uneven

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

 

 

2.

Mower deck not level.

2.

Level mower deck.

 

 

3.

Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under mower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

 

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

5.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from

5.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

 

buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around

 

 

 

 

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

 

 

Mower blades will

1.

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1.

Remove obstruction.

 

 

not rotate

2.

Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

 

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

3.

Replace idler pulley.

 

 

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor grass

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

 

 

discharge

2.

Travel speed too fast.

2.

Shift to slower speed.

 

 

3.

Wet grass.

3.

Allow grass to dry before mowing.

 

 

4.

Mower deck not level.

4.

Level mower deck.

 

 

5.

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

5.

Check tires for proper air pressure.

 

 

6.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

6.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under mower.

7.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

 

8.

Mower drive belt worn.

8.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

 

9.

Blades improperly installed.

9.

Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

 

 

10.

Improper blades used.

10.

Replace with blades listed in parts manual.

 

 

11.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup

11.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

 

of grass, leaves, trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

 

 

working

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

 

(if so equipped)

3.

Faulty light switch.

3.

Check/replace light switch.

 

 

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiring and connections.

 

 

5.

Blown fuse.

5.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery will not

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

 

 

charge

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

 

3.

Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

3.

Replace regulator.

 

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.

1.

Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

 

 

2.

Debris on steering plate (if equipped).

2.

See "CLEANING" in the maintenance section.

 

 

3.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

3.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

 

4.

Air trapped in transmission during

4.

Purge transmission.

 

 

 

shipment or servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Axle key missing.

5.

Install axle key at rear wheel. See "TO REMOVE

 

 

 

 

 

WHEEL" in the Service and Adjustments section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine "back-

1.

Engine throttle control not set between

1.

Move throttle control between half and full speed

 

 

fires” when turn-

 

half and full speed (fast) position before

 

(fast) position before stopping engine.

 

 

stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

ing engine “OFF”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine dies when

1.

Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON"

1.

Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See

 

 

tractor is shifted

 

while mower or other attachment is engaged.

 

Operation section.

 

into reverse

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents English Operator’s ManualSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Service III. ChildrenSafe Handling of Gasoline Table of Contents Toremovetractorfromcarton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Unassembled PartsCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control D See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo Stop Mower Blades To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterUsing the Reverse Operation System Reverse Operation System ROS See FigTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsSchedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Deck Washout Port See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine continues Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationConsumer Wheeled Products Limited Warranty HOW to Obtain Service Consumer Wheeled Limited Warranty Chart Consumer Wheeled Limited Warranty Chart 08/27/2012 BD

YTH18K46 specifications

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