Poulan 195806 manual Troubleshooting Points, Problem Cause Correction

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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.

Empty 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.

 

11.

Extreme cold conditions.

11.

See "To start engine" in operation section

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean 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.

Raise cutting height/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.

Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

9.

Water in fuel.

9.

Empty 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 Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation ModelSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationII. Slope Operation IV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt SeesCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower heightHOW to USE Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System To Operate Mower See FigADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP General Recommendations MaintenanceService Dates Lubrication ChartTractor Blade Removal See FigTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Engine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs Belt Routing Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt RemovalTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Check and Adjust Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service

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