Poulan PPH25K54 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 PPH25K54 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unassembled Parts MowerSlope Sheet Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonTo Adjust Seat See Fig To Install Mower See FigsAssemble Front Wheel to Mower See Fig First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Mower Drive Belt InstallationCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Aqjk Know Your TractorTo USE Throttle Control D See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo USE Cruise Control J See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Operate Mower Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareEngine Muffler CleaningClean AIR Screen AIR FilterTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTurn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig To Level MowerFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTransmission Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingEngine continues To run when operBattery will not Fires when turnSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés MAX Correction Cause Problème Dépannage DE GuideNe moteur le mais Puissance deManque moteur Le Pas démarreEntreposage Reglages ET Revision MoteurSionmistrans 41 .Fig Fig la Voir Batterie LA ReplacerRossage -AVANT/CAR Roues DES Convergence Tionrecdi LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler PourRÉ LES Pour Roues LES Enlever Pour Fig la Voir TionsrapaFig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie Acer Rempl Pour35 .Fig Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour37 .Fig 36 .FigRéglages OU Sions Tondeuse LA Installer Pour33 .Fig 32 .Fig’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer EntretienFig La Voir Coupe DE Plateau DU Lavage DE Raccord ’ALLUMAGE BougieSionmistrans LA DE Moteur Fluide 29 et 28 .Fig la VoirFrein DU Fonctionnement Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverLames DES Entretien PneusLubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Chaque Avant25 .Fig Gaz plein à gaz des commande la avec toujours TondezUtilisation Transmission LA PurgerMaauto Transmission LA DE Réchauffement ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirMoteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier QuetiPentes LES Dans Utiliser Pour Accessoires Autres ET Charrettes DES Remorquer PourROS Arrière Marche EN Fonctionnement DE Système Tracteur LE Transporter PourTondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Jauge DE Roues LES Régler PourFig la Voir J Vitesse DE Régulateur LE Utiliser Comment Tondeuse DE Lames LES Arrêter PourMoteur GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour18 .Fig Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Embrayée Pour15 .Fig ’EMBRAYAGE Montage 10 .Fig 12 .Fig 11 .FigLA DE Avant Roue LA Assemblez Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA InstallerEt 3 .Figs les Voir Siège LE Ajustez Tionrecdi DE Volant LE FixerCarton LE Deballer Pente-Guide Assemblé PAS PiècesProduit DE Spécifications UtilisationEntreposage Montage Client DU ResponsabilitésEn l’utilisation pour Conseils Sécurité DE RèglesTracteurs des sécurité toute EnfantsGénéral Fonctionnement AvertissementPentes LES Dans Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAvertissement U the in Printed SR/AP 09.20.02

PPH25K54 specifications

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