Poulan 191603 Troubleshooting Chart, Problem, Cause, Correction, Will not start, Hard to start

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

Will not start

1.

Out of fuel.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

 

2.

Engine not “CHOKED”

2.

See “TO START ENGINE” in

 

 

properly.

 

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 carbure-

 

 

 

 

tor, refill tank with fresh gas

 

 

 

 

oline 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 and Adjustments

 

 

 

 

section.

 

10. Engine valves out of

10. Contact a qualified service

 

 

adjustment.

 

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 and Adjustments

 

 

 

 

section.

 

8.

Engine valves out of

8.

Contact a qualified

 

 

adjustment.

 

service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not

1.

Clutch/brake pedal not

1.

Depress clutch/brake pedal.

turn over

 

depressed.

 

 

 

2.

Attachment clutch is

2.

Disengage attachment

 

 

engaged.

 

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

9.

Contact a qualified service

 

 

switch(es).

 

center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine clicks but

1.

Weak or dead battery.

1.

Recharge or replace battery.

will not 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

1.

Raise cutting height/reduce

 

 

fast.

 

speed.

 

2.

Throttle in “CHOKE” position.

2.

Adjust throttle control.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents MODEL NO. CN1842STA Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments StorageTroubleshooting Repair Parts 18.0 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTORLIMITED WARRANTY TABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY II. SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY RULESI. GENERAL OPERATION Wash hands after handlingDO NOT IV. SERVICEIII. CHILDREN SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESSlope Sheet UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel KeysHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEATCHECK BATTERY TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING INSTALL MULCHER PLATE If previously removedCHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSUREOPERATION LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off KNOW YOUR TRACTORENGINE HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT TO SET PARKING BRAKETO OPERATE ON HILLS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO OPERATE MOWER TO TRANSPORTTO START ENGINE MOWING TIPSBEFORE EACH USE MAINTENANCEGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BRAKE OPERATION BATTERYTRACTOR TIRESTRANSAXLE COOLING CLEAN AIR SCREENENGINE V-BELTSSPARK PLUGS CLEANINGMUFFLER IN-LINE FUEL FILTERTO REMOVE MOWER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKETO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT With parking brake “Engaged”FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENTTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE TO ADJUST CARBURETORREPLACING BATTERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBOTHER BATTERYSTORAGE FUEL SYSTEMLoss of power TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEExcessive to run when opercontinued vibrationPoor grass Battery will notwhen turning dischargeALONG SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONFOLD THIS