Husqvarna YTH2754T Troubleshooting Points, Problem, Cause, Correction, Engine dies when, engaged

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Engine dies when

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

Engine dies when

 

1.

Reverse operation system

1.

Turn ignition key to

tractor is shifted

 

 

(ROS) is not "ON" while

 

ROS "ON" position.

into reverse

 

 

mower or other attachment

 

See Operation section.

 

 

 

is engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine continues to

 

1.

Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

run when operator

 

 

 

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

leaves seat with

 

 

 

 

department.

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, and trash under mower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

 

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

5.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

5.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades will not

 

1.

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1.

Remove obstruction.

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 discharge

 

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

 

 

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 and 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 this manual.

 

 

11.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

11.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not

 

1.

Light switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn light 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 charge

 

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

 

 

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.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

 

3.

Air trapped in transmission during shipment

3.

Purge transmission.

 

 

 

or servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires”

 

1.

Engine throttle control not set between half and

1.

Move throttle control between half and full speed

when turning

 

 

full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.

 

(fast) position before stopping engine.

engine “OFF”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operators Manual YTH2754TSAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowersI. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATIONV. SERVICE III. CHILDRENIV. TOWING GENERAL SERVICETABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 10-16UNASSEMBLED PARTS MowerMower Front Wheel Slope SheetASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYADJUST SEAT See Fig TO CHECK BATTERY See FigTO INSTALL MOWER See Figs ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO MOWER See FigDC D FIg. LB MMOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig CHECK TIRE PRESSURECHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See FigSTOPPING See Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL D See FigTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigTO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig TO USE CRUISE CONTROL J See FigTO STOP MOWER BLADES REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROSTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 14 andSERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD GASOLINEMOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSIONMAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHARTBATTERY TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION TIRESCLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINEV-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLINGCLEANING ENGINE OIL FILTERMUFFLER SPARK PLUGSSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWERTRACTOR See Fig. TO REMOVE MOWER TO LEVEL MOWERSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELTTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig REPLACING BATTERY See Fig TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLSTORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEMLoss of power CAUSErun when operator Battery will not chargewhen turning Engine dies whenONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAXSERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES 2008 WARRANTY STATEMENTCharlotte, NC