Poulan 417920 manual Troubleshooting Points, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

 

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 gasoline.

 

 

 

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 turn over

1.

Brake pedal not depressed.

1.

Depress brake pedal.

 

 

 

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 will not

1.

Weak or dead battery.

1.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

 

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 and 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 gasoline.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

section.

 

 

 

15.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

15.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

 

 

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 Model 417920 11.02.07 BMII. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation III. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonTighten securely Install Mower and Drive BeltRoll tractor forward off skid First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of barCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo USE Cruise Control -J See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Lubrication Chart Before Each USEBrake Operation BatteryTractor TiresEngine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower To Install MowerTractor See Fig To Level MowerPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionMower blades will not Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree SlopeService Notes Service Notes Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Dentretien Notes Dentretien Notes Degrés Suivant LES Pliez ESTLimitée Garantie Acheté l’avez vous qui chez autorisé concessionnaireDépannage DE Guide Correction Cause ProblèmeLame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Entreposage Reglages ET Revision DU Commande LA Régler PourGAZ DES Commande Carburateur LE Régler PourRoue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE Fig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever PourAvant ’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie Acer Rempl PourLA DE Lame LA DE D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Freins LES Vérifier PourAVANT/ARRIÈRE Ajustement Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour Tondeuse LA Installer PourFig la Voir Tondeuse LA Enlever Pour’ALLUMAGE Bougie Ligne EN Installe Dessence FiltreEntretien Moteur DE D’HUILE FiltreLubrification AIR À Filtre’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer Sionmistrans LA DE Moteur FluideEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverLames DES Entretien Utilisation Chaque Avant Généra Recommandations LESLubrification DE Tableau 22 .FIG UtilisationTransmission LA Purger Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier Moteur LE Démarrer Pour’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir QuetimaMAR EN Fonctionnement DE Système ’ENTRETIEN/HOROMÈTRE Indicateur21 et 13 .Fig les Voir Jauge DE Roues LES Régler Pour Fig la Voir J- Vitess DE Régulateur LE Utiliser CommentTondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Système DU CaractéristiquesTionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Mentne Reculer Pour ET Avancer Pour13 .FIG ’EMBRAYAGE Montage NI DE EST Tondeuse LA SI VérifierLA DE Latéraux Suspension DE Bras LES Fixez ROULIS-ANTI Barre LA D’ABORD Installez10 .FIG De avant l’avant vers pointent a tondeuse la de latérauxPA LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour PAL LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourMontées NON Piéces Toncar DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourUtilisation SommaireGarantie ’ENTRETIEN Guide Réglages ET Révision Produit DE SpécificationsEn l’utilisation pour Conseils Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute ’ESSENCE DE Sûre ManipulationMentsegneusoi vous-Lavez .tionducprore la de troubles TESTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils Avertissement AUX ImpriméBM 07.02.11

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