Poulan PO17542LTX manual Engine dies when

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Engine dies when

1.

Reverse operation system

1.

Turn ignition key to

tractor is shifted

 

(ROS) is not "ON" while

 

ROS "ON" position.

into reverse

 

mower or other attachment

 

See Operation section.

 

 

is engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Light switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn light 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires” when

1.

Engine throttle control not set between half and

1.

Move throttle control between half and full speed

turning engine “OFF”

 

full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.

 

(fast) position before stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PO17542LTX ModelII. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Before Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyInstall Seat See Fig Attach Steering Wheel See FigCheck Battery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips General Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart Before Each USETo Sharpen Blade See Fig TractorBlade Removal See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingAIR Filter CleaningClean AIR Screen MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty L5V 3E4Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés Dentretien Notes Initiale d’achat date la de compter à jours 90 dix AutoriséGarantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien et Dépannage DE Guide Défectueux estRalenti Entreposage MoteurRéglages ET Révision MoteurDI LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler Pour CarrossageAVANT/ Roues DES Convergence Vitesses DE Boîte LA DE MentgechanFreins LES Vérifier Pour Courroie LA Remplacer PourTransmission DE MENTNETRAÎD’EN 20 .FIGTondeuse DE Lame DE MENTNETRAÎD’EN Courroie Acer Rempl PourDE Boîtier LE Niveau DE Mettre Pour SedeutonTracteur Fig la Voir Tondeuse LA Installer PourReglages ET Revision Tondeuse LA Enlever Pour’ALLUMAGE Bougie Ligne EN Installé D’ESSENCE FiltreEntretien AIR À FiltreTrapézoïdales Courroies Transmission LA DE RefroidissementLubrification 11 .FIGEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Fig la Voir Lame LA AffilerFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever Lubrification DE Tableau Recommandations LESGénérales Utilisation Chaque AvantUtilisé resoiceslac à et terrain au convient qui vitesse UtilisationTonte DE Conseils ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur LE Démarrer DE AvantMoteur LE Démarrer Pour Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE VérifierTracteur LE Transporter Pour Accessoires AutresET Charrettes DES Remorquer Pour Pentes LES Dans Utiliser PourFig la Voir Arrêter Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourTeurtrac E R T O V R E S I L I T U T N E M M O C Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour02829 Moteur Montage CON Pour Mentnetionfonc Tionsec LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourDesmancom DES LA Voir Rouler Faisant LE EN EtteTracteur Votre DE Getamon LE Pour Exigés Outils LES Fig la Voir Siège LE InstallerDU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour Palette LAMontar SIN Piezas Produit DE Spécifications SommaireClient DU Responsabilités Enfants EntretienRemorquage Général EntretienGénéral Fonctionnement PentesLES Dans Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAUX Imprimé

PO17542LTX specifications

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