Poulan 185498, 954569516 owner 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 PD20PH48STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Mower Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Gauge Wheels Seat Nose RollerTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing Battery See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Tractor Model Number PD20PH48STA, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Tractor Model Number PD20PH48STA, Product Number 954 56 KEY Part NO. NO. Description DriveSteering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Engine Stem Tank Fuel Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck 175820 Pulley Idler Flat Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service

185498, 954569516 specifications

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