Husqvarna TS142L Owner Manual - Page 29

Troubleshooting

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1. Park the product on a level surface that is clear and open. 2. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake. 3. Put the freewheel control in the disengaged position. Refer to Transportation on page 34. 4. Start the engine. When the engine has started, move the throttle control to the slow position and disengage the parking brake. 5. Do the steps that follow 3 times. Note: During this procedure, there can be movement of the drive wheels. a) Push the forward drive pedal to the full forward position and keep it pushed down for 5 seconds before you release it. b) Push the reverse drive pedal to the full reverse position and keep it pushed down for 5 seconds before you release it. 6. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake. 7. Put the freewheel control in the engaged position. Refer to Transportation on page 34. 8. Sit in the seat and start the engine. When the engine has started, move the throttle control to the half speed position. 9. Disengage the parking brake. 10. Operate the product forward for approximately 5 ft (1.5 m) then rearward for 5 ft (1.5 m). Do this procedure 3 times. Troubleshooting Problem The engine does not start. Cause There is no fuel in the fuel tank. The throttle control is not in the correct position. The spark plug is defective. The air filter is dirty. The fuel filter is clogged. There is water in the fuel. The wires are loose or damaged. The engine valves are not adjusted correctly. The engine is flooded. The fuel in the fuel tank is bad. Action Fill the fuel tank. Refer to the start instructions. Replace the spark plug. Clean or replace the air filter. Replace the fuel filter. Remove all fuel from the fuel tank and the carburetor. Fill the fuel tank with new fuel and replace the fuel filter. Do a check of all wires. Speak to an approved service agent. Wait 2-3 minutes before you try to start the engine again. Replace the fuel in the fuel tank. 1958 - 002 - 12.10.2022 29

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1.
Park the product on a level surface that is clear
and open.
2.
Stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
3.
Put the freewheel control in the disengaged
position. Refer to
Transportation on page 34
.
4.
Start the engine. When the engine has started,
move the throttle control to the slow position and
disengage the parking brake.
5.
Do the steps that follow 3 times.
Note:
During this procedure, there can be
movement of the drive wheels.
a)
Push the forward drive pedal to the full
forward position and keep it pushed down for
5 seconds before you release it.
b)
Push the reverse drive pedal to the full
reverse position and keep it pushed down for
5 seconds before you release it.
6.
Stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
7.
Put the freewheel control in the engaged
position. Refer to
Transportation on page 34
.
8.
Sit in the seat and start the engine. When the
engine has started, move the throttle control to
the half speed position.
9.
Disengage the parking brake.
10. Operate the product forward for approximately 5
ft (1.5 m) then rearward for 5 ft (1.5 m). Do this
procedure 3 times.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Action
The engine does not start.
There is no fuel in the fuel tank.
Fill the fuel tank.
The throttle control is not in the
correct position.
Refer to the start instructions.
The spark plug is defective.
Replace the spark plug.
The air filter is dirty.
Clean or replace the air filter.
The fuel filter is clogged.
Replace the fuel filter.
There is water in the fuel.
Remove all fuel from the fuel tank
and the carburetor. Fill the fuel
tank with new fuel and replace the
fuel filter.
The wires are loose or damaged.
Do a check of all wires.
The engine valves are not adjus-
ted correctly.
Speak to an approved service
agent.
The engine is flooded.
Wait 2–3 minutes before you try to
start the engine again.
The fuel in the fuel tank is bad.
Replace the fuel in the fuel tank.
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