Husqvarna Identify and Solve Common Problems for Your Lawn Mower

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem

 

Cause

 

 

 

Machine vibrates

Blades are loose

 

• Blades are incorrectly balanced

 

Engine is loose

 

 

 

Engine overheats

Clogged air intake or cooling fins

 

Engine overloaded

 

• Poor ventilation around engine

 

• Defective engine speed regulator

 

• Too little or no oil in the engine

 

Fouled spark plug

 

 

 

Battery not charging

Poor contact with battery terminal cable connectors

 

• Charging lead is disconnected

 

• Fault in engine charging system

 

 

 

Machine moves slowly,

Parking brake on

unevenly, or not at all

Bypass valve on pump open

 

 

• Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has come off

 

• Air in hydraulic system

 

 

 

Mower deck not engaging

Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose

 

• Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened

 

• Blade switch is faulty or has come loose from the cable contact

 

Fuse has blown

 

 

 

Hydraulic drive leaks oil

Damaged seals, housing, or gaskets

 

• Air trapped in hydraulic system

 

 

 

Uneven mowing results

Unequal tire pressure on the left and right sides

 

Bent blades

 

• Suspension for the mower deck is uneven

 

Blades are dull

 

• Driving speed too high

• Grass is too long

• Grass collected under the mower deck

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Contents Operator Manual All rights reserved Contents Page Introduction Good Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and Decals Xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxxRemove key before Performing any General Operation SafetySafety Instructions Never take passengers Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Use protective glasses for maintenance workRisk of sparking Transport Spark ArrestorControls Control LocationsMotion Control Levers Choke Control Service MinderBlade Switch Ignition Switch Fuses Tracking KnobParking Brake Fuel Shut Off Valve Cutting Height AdjusterSeat Adjustment Lever Fuel Tank Hydro Release LeversSteering OperationTraining Before Starting Starting the Engine Place controls in neutral position Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position Weak Battery To remove cables, reverse orderRunning Operating on Hills Stopping the Engine Mowing Tips Moving Machine By Hand Engine stopped Ignition key removed Parking brake activatedMaintenance Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Battery Replacing batterySafety System Tire PressuresDeck Belt Removal Deck Belt InstallationDeck Belt Belts Belt InstallationPump Belt Replacing Pump BeltCutting Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck Leveling deckAnti-scalp rollers Caster Wheels CleaningUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing HardwareGeneral LubricationLubrication Schedule Front Wheel Bearings Wheel and Deck ZerksFront Wheel Mount Deck SpindlesEngine oil change Transaxle Transmission Fluid ChangeTransmission Purging Troubleshooting Guide Problem CauseTroubleshooting Guide Winter Storage ServiceStorage Schematic Standard Hardware Technical DataTorque Specifications Metric Standard HardwareBriggs & Stratton Conformity Certificates USA requirementsAction Service JournalDelivery Service Stamp, signAfter 10 hours Date, mtr reading Stamp, signDaily Service Hour Service Service Journal Service Journal At least once each year Page 115 647127 Rev a 2013-10-01