Poulan CO185H42STA manual Poor grass

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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 set

 

1.

Move throttle control

 

when turning

 

between half and full speed

 

 

between half and full speed

 

engine “OFF”

 

(fast) position before stopping

 

 

(fast) position before

 

 

 

engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model NO. CO185H42STA Table of Contents WarrantyGeneral Operation Safety RulesII. Slope Operation III. Children IV. ServiceDo not Safety Rules Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsAPI-SG-SL Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Install Mulcher Plate If previously removed Checklist To Convert to Bagging or DischargingReposition Right Rear Gauge Wheel Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Operate MowerTo Transport Before Starting the Engine To Start EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP General Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Service and Adjustments CleaningTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor Battery OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Poor grass Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation