Manual for YTH 2448 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Manual for YTH 2448 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: Husqvarna

Category: Lawn Mower

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Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:56 p.m.

Warranty Summary

Husqvarna warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years for non-commercial use.
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To Start Engine:
1. Sit on seat, engage parking brake.
2. Place motion control in neutral (N).
3. Disengage attachment clutch.
4. Move throttle to fast position.
5. Pull choke for cold engine start.
6. Turn ignition key to START.

To Stop Engine:
1. Disengage attachment clutch.
2. Depress brake pedal to full stop.
3. Move motion control to neutral (N).
4. Move throttle to half/full speed.
5. Turn ignition key to STOP.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Cause Correction
Will not start
  1. Out of fuel.
  2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
  3. Engine flooded.
  4. Bad spark plug.
  5. Dirty air filter.
  6. Dirty fuel filter.
  7. Water in fuel.
  8. Loose or damaged wiring.
  9. Carburetor out of adjustment.
  10. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  1. Fill fuel tank.
  2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
  3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
  4. Replace spark plug.
  5. Clean/replace air filter.
  6. Replace fuel filter.
  7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
  8. Check all wiring.
  9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.
  10. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Hard to start
  1. Dirty air filter.
  2. Bad spark plug.
  3. Weak or dead battery.
  4. Dirty fuel filter.
  5. Stale or dirty fuel.
  6. Loose or damaged wiring.
  7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
  8. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  1. Clean/replace air filter.
  2. Replace spark plug.
  3. Recharge or replace battery.
  4. Replace fuel filter.
  5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  6. Check all wiring.
  7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.
  8. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine will not turn over
  1. Brake pedal not depressed.
  2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
  3. Weak or dead battery.
  4. Blown fuse.
  5. Corroded battery terminals.
  6. Loose or damaged wiring.
  7. Faulty ignition switch.
  8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
  9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).
  1. Depress brake pedal.
  2. Disengage attachment clutch.
  3. Recharge or replace battery.
  4. Replace fuse.
  5. Clean battery terminals.
  6. Check all wiring.
  7. Check/replace ignition switch.
  8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
  9. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine clicks but will not start
  1. Weak or dead battery.
  2. Corroded battery terminals.
  3. Loose or damaged wiring.
  4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
  1. Recharge or replace battery.
  2. Clean battery terminals.
  3. Check all wiring.
  4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Loss of power
  1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.
  2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
  3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  4. Dirty air filter.
  5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
  6. Faulty spark plug.
  7. Dirty fuel filter.
  8. Stale or dirty fuel.
  9. Water in fuel.
  10. Spark plug wire loose.
  11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
  12. Dirty/clogged muffler.
  13. Loose or damaged wiring.
  14. Carburetor out of adjustment.
  15. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed.
  2. Adjust throttle control.
  3. Clean underside of mower housing.
  4. Clean/replace air filter.
  5. Check oil level/change oil.
  6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.
  7. Replace fuel filter.
  8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  9. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
  10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
  11. Clean engine air screen/fins.
  12. Clean/replace muffler.
  13. Check all wiring.
  14. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.
  15. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Excessive vibration
  1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
  2. Bent blade mandrel.
  3. Loose/damaged part(s).
  1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
  2. Replace blade mandrel.
  3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Cause Correction
Will not start
  1. Out of fuel.
  2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
  3. Engine flooded.
  4. Bad spark plug.
  5. Dirty air filter.
  6. Dirty fuel filter.
  7. Water in fuel.
  8. Loose or damaged wiring.
  9. Carburetor out of adjustment.
  10. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  1. Fill fuel tank.
  2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
  3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
  4. Replace spark plug.
  5. Clean/replace air filter.
  6. Replace fuel filter.
  7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
  8. Check all wiring.
  9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.
  10. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Hard to start
  1. Dirty air filter.
  2. Bad spark plug.
  3. Weak or dead battery.
  4. Dirty fuel filter.
  5. Stale or dirty fuel.
  6. Loose or damaged wiring.
  7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
  8. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  1. Clean/replace air filter.
  2. Replace spark plug.
  3. Recharge or replace battery.
  4. Replace fuel filter.
  5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  6. Check all wiring.
  7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.
  8. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine will not turn over
  1. Brake pedal not depressed.
  2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
  3. Weak or dead battery.
  4. Blown fuse.
  5. Corroded battery terminals.
  6. Loose or damaged wiring.
  7. Faulty ignition switch.
  8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
  9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).
  1. Depress brake pedal.
  2. Disengage attachment clutch.
  3. Recharge or replace battery.
  4. Replace fuse.
  5. Clean battery terminals.
  6. Check all wiring.
  7. Check/replace ignition switch.
  8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
  9. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine clicks but will not start
  1. Weak or dead battery.
  2. Corroded battery terminals.
  3. Loose or damaged wiring.
  4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
  1. Recharge or replace battery.
  2. Clean battery terminals.
  3. Check all wiring.
  4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Loss of power
  1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.
  2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
  3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  4. Dirty air filter.
  5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
  6. Faulty spark plug.
  7. Dirty fuel filter.
  8. Stale or dirty fuel.
  9. Water in fuel.
  10. Spark plug wire loose.
  11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
  12. Dirty/clogged muffler.
  13. Loose or damaged wiring.
  14. Carburetor out of adjustment.
  15. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed.
  2. Adjust throttle control.
  3. Clean underside of mower housing.
  4. Clean/replace air filter.
  5. Check oil level/change oil.
  6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.
  7. Replace fuel filter.
  8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  9. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
  10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
  11. Clean engine air screen/fins.
  12. Clean/replace muffler.
  13. Check all wiring.
  14. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.
  15. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Excessive vibration
  1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
  2. Bent blade mandrel.
  3. Loose/damaged part(s).
  1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
  2. Replace blade mandrel.
  3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.