Poulan 411287 manual Engine dies when

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine dies when

1.

Reverse operation system

 

1.

Turn ignition key to

tractor is shifted

 

(ROS) is not "ON" while

 

 

ROS "ON" position.

into reverse

 

mower or other attachment

 

 

See Operation section.

 

 

is engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine continues to run

1.

Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

 

1.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

when operator leaves seat

 

 

 

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

with attachment clutch

 

 

 

 

department.

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.

Light switch is “OFF”.

 

1.

Turn light 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires” when

1.

Engine throttle control not set between half and

 

1.

Move throttle control between half and full speed

turning engine “OFF”

 

full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.

 

 

(fast) position before stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model PB195H42LTII. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS To Operate Mower See FigADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelRunning Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPLubrication Chart MaintenanceImportant Special blade bolt is heat treated BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigDeck Washout Port See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Important Check Belt for Proper Routing ALL Mower Pulley GroovesCollar L onto guide and secure with retainer spring K To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should To Level MowerTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Service Notes Fold Alon THI Dotted Line REE Lope Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXStevens Creek Road Terry Fox Way Augusta, GA 30907 USA Outdoor Products Customer Service DeptHOP Canada contactDept Service Customer Products Outdoor Canada Au AutoriséGarantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien et Degrés Dentretien Remarques Défectueux est Dépannage DE GuideRalenti DU Commande LA Régler Pour GAZ DES CommandeEntreposage Fig la Voir Batterie LA Replacer Réglages ET RévisionFig la Voir Calandre LA ET Capot LE Enlever Pour DES L’AMPOULE Remplacer PourCarrossage AVANT/ Roues DES Convergence TionrecdiLA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler Pour ’EN Courroie LA Remplacer Pour Fig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie a L Acer Rempl PourFIG LA Voir Tondeuse DE Lame DE Mentnetraî23 .FIG Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour24 .FIG 22 .FIGPlace en bien est courroie la que vous-Assurez Important 20 .FIG 18 .FIG19 .FIG 17 .FIGTondeuse LA Enlever Pour Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA InstallerReglages ET Revision Fig VoirFig la Voir Ligne EN Installé D’ESSENCE FiltreEntretien Fig La Voir Coupe DE Plateau DU Lavage DE RaccordAIR À Filtre ’ALLUMAGE BougieSilencieux Moteur DE D’HUILE FiltreEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverO I T a D N a M M O C E R Lubrification DE TableauUtilisation Chaque Avant 10 .FIG UtilisationTransmission LA Purger Tonte DE ConseilsMoteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier Accessoires AutresMoteur LE Démarrer Pour ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirPentes LES Dans Utiliser Pour Fig la Voir Tondeuse LA Utiliser PourMAR EN Fonctionnement DE Système Tracteur LE Transporter PourReculer Pour ET Avancer Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Arrêter Pour Fig la Voir Mentne -TIONSTA DE Frein LE Engager PourTracteur Votre Connaissez Propriété la de lendommagement Montage Correctement Sont Courroies LESToutes SI Vérifier Toutes SI Vérifier Rouler Faisant LE EN Palette LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour Fig la Voir Batterie LA VérifierDesmancom Des fonction la et mentceplalem connaître Pour mentnetionfonc tionsec la VoirTionrecdi DE Volant LE Fixer DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourPour Exigés Outils LES Et 2 .Figs les Voir Siège LE AjustezMontar SIN Piezas CCA .MIN AMP/HR U1R DimensionSommaire Garantie’ESSENCE DE Sûre Manipulation Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute ’utilisation pour ConseilsPentes LES Dans FonctionnementTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils Avertissement

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