Poulan 954567833, 186914 owner manual With attachment clutch

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.

1.

Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

 

2.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

3.

Air trapped in transmission during shipment

3.

Purge transmission.

 

 

or servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires” when

1.

Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”

1.

Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow

turning engine “OFF”

 

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

 

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PR20PH42STD Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigCheck Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Mower LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Cruise Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Purge TransmissionMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Spark PlugsTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/EPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWith attachment clutch PTO Switch SchematicIgnition Switch Wiring Insulated ClipsElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Tractor Model Number PR20PH42STD, Product no 56 Drive KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionSteering Assembly KEY Part Description Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck 182032X421 Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

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