Poulan 178500 owner 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.

Drain 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.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh 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.

Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

1.

Depress clutch/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.

Set in “Higher Cut” position/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.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

 

9.

Water in fuel.

9.

Drain 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 PRGT2046B II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See FigInstall Mulcher Plate See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower heightHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To TransportADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineMowing Tips Check Engine OIL LevelProvide the best recutting action of the blades Mulching Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Service DatesCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Transaxle Cooling Clean AIR ScreenEngine BeltsMuffler CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Engine OIL FilterTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Adjust Brake See Fig Belt InstallationTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Front Wheel CamberTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Tractor - Model Number PRGT2046B SchematicElectrical 178861 KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures 177956 175282177679 175289X428117 4855 150 6156 Ground Drive150035 Nyliner 7563R Washer, Thrust, AxleSteering Assembly 137156 137347Engine 177748 175437X428175440X428 KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat Assembly178501 DecalsWheels & Tires 178500Lift Assembly 175805 175560175689 Mower Deck 178342 174493Transaxle Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Slope Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is aParts and Service

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