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Husqvarna TC 242TX Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
TC 242TX
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
114 22 94-26
English
you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual TC 242TX Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. II. GENERAL OPERATION WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. SLOPE OPERATION • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. • Allow engine to cool before refueling. WARNING! When loading or unloading • Never fuel the machine indoors. this machine, do not exceed the maximum •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. 2.5 Gallons/9,46L Gasoline Capacity and type: Regular Unleaded Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service Power Rating*: 16,0 kW@3400 RPM...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS *Installed by Dealer Battery *Bumper Kit Slope Sheet Keys *Pedal (2) Hex Bolts (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys (2) Nut Keps (2) Screws (2) Nut U -Channel Bagger (1) Bagger Full (2) Cross Brace (1) Offset Strut (2) Bagger Latch Assembly (2) Bagger Support Assemblies...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY • Move seat to necessary position, line up the hole in the • Remove cross braces (6) from inside of bagger as- seat pan for seat adjustment knob (A) with the hole in sembly. the seat. • Slide cross brace (6) onto pin (7) at the rear of the up- •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY • Connect the strut (6) to the left and right mid brackets VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT using two carriage bolts (7) on each side. Do not install If necessary, the vertical position of the bagger assembly nuts in this step. can be adjusted to maintain proper alignment (B) between the fender and the bagger assembly top.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY • Using the two perviously removed screws (6), attach TO INSTALL BAGGER PRESENCE LEVER right-hand bagger latch assembly to the backplate and (See Fig. 18) tighten fi rmly. WARNING: Shut off tractor engine and engage parking brake before installing the bagger presence lever.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST for best cutting performance.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH/ PARKING MOWER MOWER START LOCK BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE HEIGHT LIFT...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Fig. 20 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
  • Page 13 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. (See Fig. 24) The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1 to 4" (25,4 to 101,6 mm). The heights are measured from the ground to The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the blade tip with the engine not running.
  • Page 15 OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
  • Page 16 OPERATION HOURMETER TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 20) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine The hourmeter shows the total number of hours the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move has run.
  • Page 17 OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig. 30) MANUAL DUMP ONLY CAUTION: Never engage or disengage free- Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. To turn wheel lever while the engine is run ning. off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch. •...
  • Page 18 OPERATION MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower hous ing is HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN attached to tractor. AFTER EACH USE. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EACH SEASON STORAGE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- proved by the manufacturer of your tractor.
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS • Slide lower dash cover up to release cover tabs from tapered slots in lower dash and remove. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. LOWER DASH COVER TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fi...
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL The air screen is over the air intake blower located on top CLEAN of engine. The air screen must be kept free of dirt and TOP SIDE chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fi...
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connection is secure. • Turn the water on. • While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the Fast " " position. IMPORTANT: Recheck the area making certain the area is clear.

  • Page 24: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. Ensure tires are properly infl ated to the PSI shown on tires. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 44 & 45) If tires are over or under infl ated, it may affect the appear- ance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BELT TENSION (See Fig. 47) (See Fig. 46) • To adjust spring tension, loosen nut (A) with a 1/2" wrench or socket, move the tension adjustment bracket MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (B) to position 2 or 3 (fi...
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER (See Fig. 48) Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber BELT REMOVAL - are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the 1.
  • Page 28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both batteries. WEAK OR FULLY CHARGED DEAD BATTERY BATTERY Fig. 50 BATTERY MAINTENANCE (See Figs. 51 - 53) Fig.

  • Page 29: Storage

    STORAGE TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (See Fig. 54) WARNING: Positive terminal (+) with red • Raise hood. terminal boot (14) must be con nect ed FIRST • Unsnap headlight wire connector. to prevent sparks from accidental ground ing. •...
  • Page 30 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • Page 31: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not run when operator system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ leaves seat with department. attachment clutch engaged CAUTION: DO NOT operate machine until problem is corrected.
  • Page 33 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 36 03.05.20 CL Printed in U.S.A.

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