Troubleshooting - Husqvarna TS138 Operator's Manual

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.
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.
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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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