Poulan 532 43 88-96, 96018000500 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.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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

1.

Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

1.

Depress clutch/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

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

 

mower.

 

 

 

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

 

15.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

15.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PO15538LT Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsTo Transport Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance General RecommendationsBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning Engine Cooling System See FigIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Excessive Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXLimited Warranty

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