Poulan 186914, 954567833 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 PR20PH42STD Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor To Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorTo USE Cruise Control To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigBelt Installation To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/EPLACEMENTTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Fuse Other StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Ignition Switch SchematicPTO Switch Wiring Insulated ClipsElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Tractor Model Number PR20PH42STD, Product no 56 KEY Part NO. NO. Description DriveSteering Assembly KEY Part Description Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck 182032X421 Service Notes Service Notes 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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