Poulan 96042003500, 960 42 00-35 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 PB19546LT II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor fromCheck 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 Using the Reverse Operation System Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate Mower See Fig Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceTractor Blade Removal See FigTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Transaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsCleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower Precision SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Belt Drive See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Tractor - Model Number PB19546LT 96042003500, Product no 42 Wheels and TiresKEY Part Description Fuse SchematicElectrical 175242 Chassis 194263 Drawbar 162 DriveRepair Parts Engine Steering Seat Mower Lift Mower Deck Repair Parts Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationLimited Warranty Policy

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