Husqvarna 142 - Manual (Page 15)

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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Chain brake engaged.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY
Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company
(”Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product
to the original purchaser to be free from defects
in material and workmanship from the date of
purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the prod-
ucts as set forth below:
Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines against
breakage, trimmer shafts, ignition coils and
modules on hand held product.
3 Year Warranty: Spindles (on Zero Turn
Riders and Commercial Walk--Behinds).
2 Year COMMERCIAL Warranty: Husq-
varna Commercial Turf Equipment -- zero
turn riders, wide area walks, and ground en-
gaging commercial equipment.
2 Year NON--COMMERCIAL Warranty: Au-
tomatic mower, riding lawn mowers, yard and
garden tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers,
chain saws, trimmers, brushcutters, clearing
saws, snow blowers, hand held blowers, back-
pack blowers, hedge trimmers, electrical prod-
ucts and power--assist collection systems for
non--commercial, non--professional, non--insti-
tutional or non--income producing use, except
as herein stated.
Emission control system components neces-
sary to comply with CARB--TIER II and EPA
regulations, except for those components
which are part of engine systems manufac-
tured by third party engine manufacturers for
which the purchaser has received a separate
warranty with product information supplied at
time of purchase.
1 Year Warranty: Power cutters, stump
grinder, pole pruners and pole saws for non--
commercial, non--professional, non--institu-
tional or non--income producing use. All trim-
mers, brushcutters, clearing saws, hovering
trimmers, stick edgers, backpack blowers,
hand held blowers, hedge trimmers, and
power--assist collection systems used for
commercial, institutional, professional, or in-
come producing purposes or use.
Batteries have a one year prorated limited
warranty with 100% replacement during the
first 6 months.
90 Day Warranty: Automatic mower, chain
saws, power cutters, stump grinders, pole
saws, pole pruners, snow throwers, model se-
ries 580 & 600 walk--behind mowers, and com-
mercial turf equipment or any Husqvarna prod-
uct used for commercial, institutional,
professional, or income producing purposes or
use except as otherwise provided herein.
Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90--day
warranty from the date of the customer’s origi-
nal purchase for defects in material and work-
manship. Normal wear, tear or abuse is not
covered under warranty. Product must be re-
turned to Charlotte with a warranty claim form.
All care and maintenance instructions must be
followed as stated by the manufacturer on the