Troubleshooting - Husqvarna TS 142 Operator's Manual

To keep high performance, remove the air in the
transmission before you operate the product for the
first time.
If you replace the transmission, remove the air in the
new transmission before you operate the product.
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
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position. Refer to
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.
Problem
The engine does not start.
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6. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
7. Put the freewheel control in the engaged
8. Sit in the seat and start the engine. When the
9. Disengage the parking brake.
10. Operate the product forward for approximately 5

Troubleshooting

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 adjus-
ted correctly.
The engine is flooded.
The fuel in the fuel tank is bad.
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.
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position. Refer to
engine has started, move the throttle control to
the half speed position.
ft (1.5 m) then rearward for 5 ft (1.5 m). Do this
procedure 3 times.
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.
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