Poulan AG17542STB manual Poor grass

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

	PROBLEM		CAUSE	CORRECTION
Poor grass		1.	Engine speed too slow.	1.	Place throttle control in
discharge					“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	5.	Check tires for proper air
			pressure.		pressure.
		6.	Worn, bent or loose blade.	6.	Replace/sharpen blade.
					Tighten blade bolt.
		7.	Buildup of grass, leaves	7.	Clean underside of mower
			and trash under 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		11. Clean around mandrels to
			holes from buildup of grass,		open vent holes.
			leaves, and trash around
			mandrels.
Headlight(s) not		1.	Switch is “OFF”.	1.	Turn switch “ON”.
working		2.	Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.	2.	Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
(if so equipped)		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		1.	Bad battery cell(s).	1.	Replace battery.
charge		2.	Poor cable connections.	2.	Check/clean all connections.
		3.	Faulty regulator	3.	Replace regulator.
			(if so equipped).
		4.	Faulty alternator.	4.	Replace alternator.
Engine “backfires”		1.	Engine throttle control not	1.	Move throttle control to
when turning			set at “SLOW” position		“SLOW” position and allow
engine “OFF”			for 30 seconds before		to idle for 30 seconds before
			stopping engine.		stopping engine.

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