Poulan 425858, 9604200602 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 425858 12-01-08 BAD ModelSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationII. Slope Operation IV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unpack Carton To Remove Tractor from CartonAdjust Seat See Fig Install Mower and Drive BeltRoll tractor forward off skid Attach Mower Side Suspension Arms a First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR SEH J Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Reverse Operation System ROS on Position Know Your TractorStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To USE Cruise Control -J See FigTo Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS To Transport See FigsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Blade Care BatteryTractor Brake OperationTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower To lower mower Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsMower blades will not HOP Limited WarrantyService Notes Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree Slope Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés Dentretien Notes Limitée Garantie Correction Cause Problème Dépannage DE GuideLa réduisez ou haute plus coupe de position en Mettez Entreposage Reglages ET Revision Carburateur LE Régler PourFig la Voir Batterie LA Replacer Roue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE AvantFreins LES Vérifier Pour FIG LA Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie a L Acer Rempl PourLA DE Lame LA DE D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie Acer Rempl PourAVANT/ARRIÈRE Ajustement Tondeuse LA Enlever Pour Tondeuse LA Installer PourFig la Voir Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster PourAIR À Filtre EntretienFig La Voir Coupe DE Plateau DU Lavage DE Raccord ’ALLUMAGE BougieTrapézoïdales Courroies LubrificationSionmistrans LA DE Moteur Fluide Transmission LA DE RefroidissementFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever Lames DES EntretienEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Généra Recommandations LES Lubrification DE TableauUtilisation Chaque Avant Utilisation Transmission LA Purger22 .FIG Quetima Moteur LE Démarrer Pour’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE VérifierPentes LES Dans Utiliser Pour Accessoires Autres ET Charrettes DES Remorquer Pour’ENTRETIEN/HOROMÈTRE Indicateur 21 et 13 .Fig les VoirSystème DU Caractéristiques Fig la Voir J- Vitess DE Régulateur LE Utiliser CommentTondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Jauge DE Roues LES Régler PourLétrangleur Utiliser Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Mentne -TIONSTA DE Frein LE Engager Pour Reculer Pour ET Avancer Pour13 .FIG ’EMBRAYAGE NI DE EST Tondeuse LA SI Vérifier Montage10 .FIG 12 .FIG 11 .FIGLA DE Latéraux Suspension DE Bras LES Fixez ROULIS-ANTI Barre LA D’ABORD InstallezPAL LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour PA LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourClés Pente-Guide Montées NON PiécesToncar DU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour Fig la Voir Batterie LA VérifierRéglages ET Révision Produit DE Spécifications SommaireGarantie ’ENTRETIEN Guide Utilisation’ESSENCE DE Sûre Manipulation Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute En l’utilisation pour ConseilsTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils TESAUX Imprimé BAD 08-01-12Avertissement

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