Poulan 183041 owner manual Off

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Engine continues to run

1.

Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

when operator leaves

 

 

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

seat with attachment

 

 

 

department.

clutch engaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor cut - uneven

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

2.

Mower deck not level.

2.

Level mower deck.

 

3.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

5.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

5.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades will not

1.

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1.

Remove obstruction.

rotate

2.

Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

3.

Replace idler pulley.

 

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

 

 

 

Poor grass discharge

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

 

2.

Travel speed too fast.

2.

Shift to slower speed.

 

3.

Wet grass.

3.

Allow grass to dry before mowing.

 

4.

Mower deck not level.

4.

Level mower deck.

 

5.

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

5.

Check tires for proper air pressure.

 

6.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

6.

Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

7.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

8.

Mower drive belt worn.

8.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

9.

Blades improperly installed.

9.

Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

 

10.

Improper blades used.

10.

Replace with blades listed in this manual.

 

11.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

11.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not working

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

(if so equipped)

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

 

3.

Faulty light switch.

3.

Check/replace light switch.

 

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiring and connections.

 

5.

Blown fuse.

5.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery will not charge

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

 

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

3.

Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

3.

Replace regulator.

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.

1.

Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

 

2.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

3.

Air trapped in transmission during shipment

3.

Purge transmission.

 

 

or servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires”

1.

Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”

1.

Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow

when turning engine

 

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

 

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

“OFF”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PR17H42STF General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat KeyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Stopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsCustomer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTractor Engine AIR Filter CleaningEngine Cooling Fins MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR17H42STF, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck 179748 Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Page Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

183041 specifications

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