Poulan 178500 owner manual With attachment clutch

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires”

1.

Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”

1.

Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow

when turning engine

 

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

 

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

“OFF”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PRGT2046B Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigTo SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See Fig Install Mulcher Plate See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Transport To Operate Mower See FigBefore Starting the Engine Mowing TipsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Provide the best recutting action of the bladesService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Clean AIR Screen EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingCleaning Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter MufflerService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for RepairsInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust CarburetorTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWith attachment clutch Schematic Tractor - Model Number PRGT2046BElectrical KEY Part Description 178861Chassis and Enclosures 175282 177679175289X428 177956Ground Drive 117 4855 150 61567563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 150035 NylinerSteering Assembly 137347 137156Engine 175437X428 177748175440X428 Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONDecals Wheels & Tires178500 178501Lift Assembly 175560 175805175689 Mower Deck 174493 178342Transaxle Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is a SlopeParts and Service

178500 specifications

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