Poulan PBGT26H54 manual Troubleshooting Points, Brake pedal not depressed Depress brake pedal

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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.

Weak or dead battery.

5.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

 

 

6.

Dirty air filter.

6.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

 

 

7.

Dirty fuel filter.

7.

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

8.

Water in fuel.

8.

Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with

 

 

 

 

 

 

fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

9.

Loose or damaged wiring.

9.

Check all wiring.

 

 

 

10.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

10.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

ments section.

 

 

 

11.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

11.

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 Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

ments 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 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 Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

ments 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 Model PBGT26H54II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Keys Unassembled PartsMower Mower Front Wheel Slope SheetUnpack Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonFirst Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Install Mower and Drive Belt7/16 Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Ignition Switch Used for starting and stopping the engine Volt Power Port Used for 12-volt accessoriesKnow Your Tractor Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo USE Cruise Control -J See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig System CharacteristicsTo Transport See Figs Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Remove Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower Tractor See FigTurn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace batteryBrake pedal not depressed Depress brake pedal Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Check wiring, switches and connections. If notCorrected, contact an authorized service center Clean underside of mower housingPage L5V 3E4 Limited WarrantyFold 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 Pliez EST Degrés Suivant LESAutorisé Garantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien etInitiale d’achat date la de compter à jours 90 dix Page Connexions les et interrupteurs les câblage, le Vérifiez Dépannage DE GuideLame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Entreposage Carburateur LE Régler Pour Starter DU Commande LA Régler PourGAZ DES Commande LA DE Câble LE Régler Pour Reglages ET RevisionFig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever Pour AvantRoue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE Deuse Courroie Acer Rempl Pour’ENTRAÎNEMENT Freins LES Vérifier Pour29 .FIG 31 .FIG30 .FIG AVANT/ARRIÈRE AjustementTondeuse LA Enlever Pour Tondeuse LA Installer PourFig la Voir Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster PourMoteur DE D’HUILE Filtre Ligne EN Installe Dessence FiltreEntretien ’ALLUMAGE BougieSionmistrans LA DE Moteur Fluide AIR À Filtre’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer LubrificationEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverUtilisation Chaque Avant Lubrification DE Tableau22 .FIG Avant ET Réinstallation LA Après Purgée ÊtreUtilisation Transmission LA PurgerQuetimaauto 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 VoirFig la Voir J- Vitess DE Régulateur LE Utiliser Comment Tondeuse LA Utiliser PourJauge DE Roues LES Régler Pour Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour Reculer Pour ET Avancer PourLétrangleur Utiliser Pour 13 .FIG Froid moteur un démarrer de permet Détrangleur Commande N’EMBRAYAGE Montage 11 .FIG 10 .FIGLA DE Latéraux Suspension DE Bras LES Fixez Laté suspension de bras les que vous-Assurez Remarque Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA InstallerROULIS-ANTI Barre LA D’ABORD Installez Figs les Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENTPAL LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourLE Pour Exigés Outils LES LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourArrières Bielles Montées NON PiécesClés Pente-Guide Roue TondeuseSL-SG-API U1R DimensionSommaire CCA .MIN AMP/HR’ESSENCE DE Sûre Manipulation Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute En l’utilisation pour ConseilsPentes LES Dans FonctionnementTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils Pelouse DE Tracteur PBGT26H54 Modèle Lopérateur DE Manuel
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