Poulan COGT22H48A manual Poor grass

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Poor grass

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in “FAST”

discharge

 

 

 

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

7.

Clean underside of mower

 

 

trash under 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

11. Clean around mandrels to

 

 

holes from buildup of grass,

 

open vent holes.

 

 

leaves, and trash around

 

 

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

working

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

(if so equipped)

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

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

charge

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

3.

Faulty regulator

3.

Replace regulator.

 

 

(if so equipped).

 

 

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Freewheel control in

1.

Place freewheel control in

 

 

“disengaged” position.

 

“engaged” position.

 

2.

Motion drive belt worn,

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

 

damaged, or broken.

 

 

 

3.

Air trapped in transmission

3.

Purge transmission.

 

 

during shipment or servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires”

1.

Engine throttle control not

1.

Move throttle control to

when turning

 

set at “SLOW” position for 30

 

“SLOW” position and allow

engine “OFF”

 

seconds before stopping

 

to idle for 30 seconds before

 

 

engine.

 

stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model NO. COGT22H48A Table of Contents WarrantyII. Slope Operation Safety RulesGeneral Operation Do not IV. ServiceIII. Children Safety Rules API-SF-SJ Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Unassembled Parts Gauge WheelsASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Install Mower and Drive Belt Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine To Start EnginePurge Transmission Mowing Tips General Recommendations Before Each USETractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemBattery Transaxle CoolingTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsIN-LINE Fuel Filter CleaningAIR Filter To Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Check and Adjust Brake Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTransmission Removal Replacement Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Poor grass Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation