Poulan 96042003501, 413437 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 PB19546LT ModelGeneral Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersII. Slope Operation III. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Unpack CartonInstall Seat See Figs Check Battery See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the Engine To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor Blade Removal See FigCheck Operator Presence System Check Reverse Operation ROS SystemBattery To Clean Battery and TerminalsTo Sharpen Blade See Fig BeltsLubrication EngineTo Change Engine OIL see Figs Cleaning To Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigInstall belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower Belt Installation To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Belt Drive See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree SlopePage Page Degrés Suivant LES UNE Pliez EST CeciDépannage DE Guide Défectueux estRalenti Entreposage Réglages ET Révision MoteurFig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever Pour CarrossageAVANT/ Roues DES Convergence 26 .FigCourroie Acer Rempl Pour ’ENTRAÎNEMENTFreins LES Vérifier Pour 25 .FIGTondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour 23 .FIG22 .FIG 21 .FIG19 .FIG 18 .FIG17 .FIG 16 .FIGCourroie LA ET Tondeuse LA Installer Reglages ET RevisionFigs Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Fig Voir Tondeuse LA Enlever PourEntretien 12 ET 11 .FIGS LES Voir Moteur DE L’HUILE Changer Pour Lubrification13 .FIG 12 .FIGTransmission LA DE Refroidissement Fig la Voir Lame LA AffilerTrapézoïdales Courroies Bornes LES ET Batterie LA Nettoyer PourLames DES Entretien Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Lubrification DE Tableau O I T a D N a M M O C E RUtilisation Chaque Avant Utilisation Tonte DE ConseilsMoteur LE Démarrer Pour DisengagedAccessoires Autres ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirMoteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier ET Charrettes DES Remorquer PourTondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Arrière Marche EN FonctionnementTondeuse DE Lames LES Arrêter Pour GEDGAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour Fig la Voir Arrêter PourFig la Voir Mentne Tionsta DE Frein LE Engager PourDattachement Propriété la de lendommagement Montage Correctement Sont Courroies LESToutes SI Vérifier Toutes SI Vérifier PA LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourDesman Com des fonction la et mentceplalemConnaître pour mentnetionfonc tionsec la Fig la Voir Batterie LA VérifierDU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour Pour Exigés Outils LESTionrecdi DE Volant LE Fixer Carton LE DeballerMontar SIN Piezas 28-27 Dépannage DE Guide Sommaire25-20 Réglages ET Révision Général Entretien Tracteurs des sécurité toute’utilisation pour Conseils ’ESSENCE DE Sûre ManipulationLES Dans Fonctionnement PentesTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils AUX Imprimé

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