Poulan 188781 Troubleshooting Points, Engine continues to run, with attachment clutch, engaged

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Engine continues to run

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.

1.

Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

 

2.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

3.

Air trapped in transmission during shipment

3.

Purge transmission.

 

 

or servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires” when

1.

Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”

1.

Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow

turning engine “OFF”

 

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

 

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents MODEL PD22H42STAIMPORTANT MANUAL LAWN TRACTORSAFETY RULES IV. SERVICESAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS I. GENERAL OPERATIONWARNING In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering WheelSeat SteeringASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Figs TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGINGCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting heightHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See FigTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig STOPPING See FigTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig TO OPERATE MOWER See FigTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 andBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTSCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD GASOLINEMOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSIONMULCHING MOWING TIPS MAX 1/3MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHARTGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USEBATTERY TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION TIRESENGINE V-BELTSTRANSAXLE COOLING TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUIDCLEANING CLEAN AIR SCREENCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS AIR FILTER See FigTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTHTO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See FigTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig REPLACING BATTERY See FigTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETORSTORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Loss of powerWill not start Hard to startBattery will not charge Engine continues to runwith attachment clutch engagedSCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STAELECTRICAL 2441144927 chassiselite svpro7 CHASSIS259 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA DRIVE drive-fender.stlt29TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY steeringpl.lt47STEERING ASSEMBLY SEAT ASSEMBLY WHEELS AND TIRES DECALS25,8 4,10 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arresterengine-bs intek-twin39 112TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA MOWER DECK 42deckman-t-path4Mower Deck Assembly MOWER LIFT lift-rh.1pc.stlt10TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD22H42STA LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAXPARTS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS