Poulan PB22H46YT warranty Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 gas.

 

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

1.

Brake pedal not depressed.

1.

Depress brake pedal.

turn over

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

1.

Weak or dead battery.

1.

Recharge or replace battery.

will not 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, 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 gas.

 

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

 

15.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

15.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

vibration

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 Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation PB22H46YTSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesNever allow children to operate the machine III. ChildrenTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyUnassembled Parts ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation PH EG CJK Know Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigTo Stop Mower Blades Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningDeck Washout Port See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigInstall belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Service and AdjustmentsFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel See FigTransmission Other StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Engine continues Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Limited Warranty
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PB22H46YT specifications

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