Poulan PB195H42LTX 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 Model PB195H42LTXSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationII. Slope Operation Service III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Before Removing Tractor from Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsRunning Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMaintenance Check Operator Presence System TractorBlade Removal See Fig To Sharpen Blade See FigTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsCleaning To Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigInstall belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Check Brake Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt see FIG To Replace Motion Belt Drive See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when HOP Limited WarrantyFold Along This Dotted Line Degree Slope Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXService Notes Service Notes Page Page Dentretien Remarques Dentretien Remarques UNE Pliez EST Ceci Degrés Suivant LESLimitée Garantie Centre un contactez corrigé, pas n’est problème le Si Dépannage DE GuideRalenti DU Commande LA Régler Pour GAZ DES CommandeEntreposage Réglages ET Révision LA DE L’ALIGNEMENT Régler Pour CarrossageAVANT/ Roues DES Convergence Tionrecdi25 .FIG Fig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie a L Acer Rempl PourFreins LES Vérifier Pour 26 .FIG23 .FIG Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour24 .FIG 22 .FIG20 .FIG 18 .FIG 19 .FIG17 .FIG Tondeuse LA Enlever Pour Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA InstallerReglages ET Revision Fig VoirAIR À Filtre Ligne EN Installé D’ESSENCE FiltreEntretien ’ALLUMAGE BougieTransmission LA DE Refroidissement LubrificationTrapézoïdales Courroies Fig la Voir Lame LA Affiler Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET O I T a D N a M M O C E R Lubrification DE TableauUtilisation Chaque Avant 10 .FIG UtilisationTransmission LA Purger Tonte DE ConseilsMoteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier Accessoires AutresMoteur LE Démarrer Pour ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirROS Arrière CHE MAR EN Fonctionnement DE SystèmePentes LES Dans Utiliser Pour Tondeuse LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Arrêter Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Reculer Pour ET Avancer PourTracteur Votre Connaissez Propriété la de lendommagement Montage Correctement Sont Courroies LESToutes SI Vérifier Toutes SI Vérifier Rouler Faisant LE EN Palette LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourTionrecdi DE Volant LE Fixer DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourMON LE Pour Exigés Outils LES Et 2 .Figs les Voir Siège LE Ajustez Fig la VoirMontar SIN Piezas SL-SG-API U1R DimensionSommaire CCA .MIN AMP/HR’ESSENCE DE Sûre Manipulation Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute ’utilisation pour ConseilsPentes LES Dans FonctionnementTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils AUX Imprimé

PB195H42LTX specifications

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