Poulan 182705 owner manual Troubleshooting Points

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Will not start

1.

Out of fuel.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

 

2.

Engine not “CHOKED” properly.

2.

See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.

 

3.

Engine flooded.

3.

Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

 

4.

Bad spark plug.

4.

Replace spark plug.

 

5.

Dirty air filter.

5.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

6.

Dirty fuel filter.

6.

Replace fuel filter.

 

7.

Water in fuel.

7.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

 

8.

Loose or damaged wiring.

8.

Check all wiring.

 

9.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

9.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

 

 

 

 

section.

 

10.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

10.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Hard to start

1.

Dirty air filter.

1.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

2.

Bad spark plug.

2.

Replace spark plug.

 

3.

Weak or dead battery.

3.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

4.

Dirty fuel filter.

4.

Replace fuel filter.

 

5.

Stale or dirty fuel.

5.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

 

6.

Loose or damaged wiring.

6.

Check all wiring.

 

7.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

7.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

 

 

 

 

section.

 

8.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

8.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not turn over

1.

Brake pedal not depressed.

1.

Depress brake pedal.

 

2.

Attachment clutch is engaged.

2.

Disengage attachment clutch.

 

3.

Weak or dead battery.

3.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

4.

Blown fuse.

4.

Replace fuse.

 

5.

Corroded battery terminals.

5.

Clean battery terminals.

 

6.

Loose or damaged wiring.

6.

Check all wiring.

 

7.

Faulty ignition switch.

7.

Check/replace ignition switch.

 

8.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

8.

Check/replace solenoid or starter.

 

9.

Faulty operator presence switch(es).

9.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine clicks but will not

1.

Weak or dead battery.

1.

Recharge or replace battery.

start

2.

Corroded battery terminals.

2.

Clean battery terminals.

 

3.

Loose or damaged wiring.

3.

Check all wiring.

 

4.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

4.

Check/replace solenoid or starter.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of power

1.

Cutting too much grass/too fast.

1.

Set in “Higher Cut” position/reduce speed.

 

2.

Throttle in “CHOKE” position.

2.

Adjust throttle control.

 

3.

Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

4.

Dirty air filter.

4.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

5.

Low oil level/dirty oil.

5.

Check oil level/change oil.

 

6.

Faulty spark plug.

6.

Clean and regap or change spark plug.

 

7.

Dirty fuel filter.

7.

Replace fuel filter.

 

8.

Stale or dirty fuel.

8.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

 

9.

Water in fuel.

9.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

 

10.

Spark plug wire loose.

10.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

11.

Dirty engine air screen/fins.

11.

Clean engine air screen/fins.

 

12.

Dirty/clogged muffler.

12.

Clean/replace muffler.

 

13.

Loose or damaged wiring.

13.

Check all wiring.

 

14.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

14.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

 

 

 

 

section.

 

15.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

15.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

2.

Bent blade mandrel.

2.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

3.

Loose/damaged part(s).

3.

Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PR17H42STE IV. Service Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet KeyAssembly Install Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Deck Levelness To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsService Dates Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Engine Engine Cooling Fins CleaningAIR Filter MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Belt Installation To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentReplacing Battery See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PR17H42STE, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsEngine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Page Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line DegreeParts and Service

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