Husqvarna YTH2448 manual Troubleshooting Points, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not start

 

1.

Out of fuel.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

 

 

 

 

2.

Engine not “CHOKED” properly.

2.

See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.

 

 

 

 

3.

Engine flooded.

3.

Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

 

 

 

 

4.

Bad spark plug.

4.

Replace spark plug.

 

 

 

 

5.

Dirty air filter.

5.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

 

 

 

6.

Dirty fuel fi lter.

6.

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

7.

Water in fuel.

7.

Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

8.

Loose or damaged wiring.

8.

Check all wiring.

 

 

 

 

9.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

9.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

section.

 

 

 

 

10.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

10.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard to start

 

1.

Dirty air filter.

1.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

 

 

 

2.

Bad spark plug.

2.

Replace spark plug.

 

 

 

 

3.

Weak or dead battery.

3.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

 

 

 

4.

Dirty fuel fi lter.

4.

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

5.

Stale or dirty fuel.

5.

Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

 

 

 

6.

Loose or damaged wiring.

6.

Check all wiring.

 

 

 

 

7.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

7.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

section.

 

 

 

 

8.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

8.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not turn over

 

1.

Brake pedal not depressed.

1.

Depress brake pedal.

 

 

 

 

2.

Attachment clutch is engaged.

2.

Disengage attachment clutch.

 

 

 

 

3.

Weak or dead battery.

3.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

 

 

 

4.

Blown fuse.

4.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

5.

Corroded battery terminals.

5.

Clean battery terminals.

 

 

 

 

6.

Loose or damaged wiring.

6.

Check all wiring.

 

 

 

 

7.

Faulty ignition switch.

7.

Check/replace ignition switch.

 

 

 

 

8.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

8.

Check/replace solenoid or starter.

 

 

 

 

9.

Faulty operator presence switch(es).

9.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine clicks but will not

 

1.

Weak or dead battery.

1.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

start

 

2.

Corroded battery terminals.

2.

Clean battery terminals.

 

 

 

 

3.

Loose or damaged wiring.

3.

Check all wiring.

 

 

 

 

4.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

4.

Check/replace solenoid or starter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of power

 

1.

Cutting too much grass/too fast.

1.

Raise cutting height/reduce speed.

 

 

 

 

2.

Throttle in “CHOKE” position.

2.

Adjust throttle control.

 

 

 

 

3.

Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

 

 

 

4.

Dirty air filter.

4.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

 

 

 

5.

Low oil level/dirty oil.

5.

Check oil level/change oil.

 

 

 

 

6.

Faulty spark plug.

6.

Clean and regap or change spark plug.

 

 

 

 

7.

Dirty fuel fi lter.

7.

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

8.

Stale or dirty fuel.

8.

Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

 

 

 

9.

Water in fuel.

9.

Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

10.

Spark plug wire loose.

10.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

 

 

 

11.

Dirty engine air screen/fins.

11.

Clean engine air screen/fins.

 

 

 

 

12.

Dirty/clogged muffler.

12.

Clean/replace muffl er.

 

 

 

 

13.

Loose or damaged wiring.

13.

Check all wiring.

 

 

 

 

14.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

14.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

section.

 

 

 

 

15.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

15.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration

 

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

 

 

 

2.

Bent blade mandrel.

2.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

 

 

3.

Loose/damaged part(s).

3.

Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents YTH2448 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Steering Wheel Mower Unassembled PartsBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig To Attach Nose Roller See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartTractor Blade Removal See FigTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Engine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Starter SchematicPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Warranty Statement

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