Poulan PBGTE, 406255 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.

Weak or dead battery.

5.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

 

 

6.

Dirty air filter.

6.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

 

 

7.

Dirty fuel filter.

7.

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

8.

Water in fuel.

8.

Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with

 

 

 

 

 

 

fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

9.

Loose or damaged wiring.

9.

Check all wiring.

 

 

 

10.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

10.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

ments section.

 

 

 

11.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

11.

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.

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 Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

ments section.

 

 

 

8.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

8.

Contact an authorized service center/

 

 

 

 

 

 

department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not

1.

Brake pedal not depressed.

1.

Depress brake pedal.

 

turn over

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

1.

Weak or dead battery.

1.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

will not 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 Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

ments 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 PbgtgeII. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers General OperationService Safe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Keys Unassembled PartsMower Mower Front Wheel Slope SheetAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Mower See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsFirst Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Assemble Front Wheel to7/16 Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Reverse Operation System ROS on Position Know Your TractorStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo USE Cruise Control -J See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig System CharacteristicsTo Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterUsing the Reverse Operation System Reverse Operation System ROSTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Level Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTurn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Page Limited Warranty 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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