Poulan PPH23B48 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

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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 PPH23B48 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorAttachment Clutch Switch Disengaged Engaged Stopping See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigReverse Operation System ROS Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionPowdered Graphite Type Lubricant Sparingly MaintenanceLubrication Chart Blade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S M F Engage belt tension rod K on locking bracket LTo Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mowerTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTransmission Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionFires when turn To run when operBattery will not Engine continuesService Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés MAX ’ENTRETIEN Remarques Dépannage DE Guide Correction Cause ProblèmePuissance de Entreposage Moteur Starter DU Commande LA Régler PourReglages ET Revision Carburateur LE Régler PourLA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler Pour RossageAVANT/CAR Roues DES Convergence Fig la Voir Faible RietebatFig la Voir Tondeuse LA DE Lame Fig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENTCourroie Acer Rempl Pour Freins LES Vérifier Pour LA DE Courroie LA Remplacer Pour31 .Fig Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour32 .Fig 30 .Fig27 .Fig Avant l’embrayage de poulie la sur courroie la Installez28 .Fig 26 .Fig23 .FIG 25 .FIG24 .FIG 22 .FIG18 19 .Fig 20 .Fig Tondeuse LA Installer28 19 .Figs les Voir Stationnement de frein le actionnez et niveauEntretien Lubrification Sionmistrans LA DE Moteur FluideFig La Voir Coupe DE Plateau DU Lavage DE Raccord Transmission LA DE EntretienPneus Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverLames DES Entretien Frein DU FonctionnementUtilisation Chaque Avant Lubrification DE TableauTransmission LA Purger Avant ET Réinstallation LA Après Purgée ÊtreUtilisation 13 .Fig’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE VérifierTracteur LE Transporter Pour Accessoires Autres ET Charrettes DES Remorquer PourROS Arrière Marche EN Fonctionnement DE Système Pentes LES Dans Utiliser PourFig la Voir J Vitesse DE Régulateur LE Utiliser Comment Tondeuse DE Lames LES Arrêter PourJauge DE Roues LES Régler Pour Tondeuse LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Embrayée Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Arrêter Pour Moteur’ACCESSOIRE D’EMBRAYAGE Interrupteur E Propriété la de lendommagement et/ou sérieuses Montage NI DE EST Tondeuse LA SI VérifierMontées NON Piéces DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourClient DU Responsabilités UtilisationMontage Produit DE SpécificationsRemorquage EnfantsEntretien Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils AvertissementPentes LES Dans Fonctionnement Général FonctionnementU the in Printed SR 09.06.02 Avertissement

PPH23B48 specifications

The Poulan PPH23B48 is a versatile and powerful lawn tractor designed for homeowners who demand efficiency and comfort in their outdoor mowing tasks. Engineered to handle a variety of yard sizes, this model boasts a reliable Briggs & Stratton engine that delivers robust performance for tackling grass and terrain with ease.

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