Poulan SP24H48YT manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem Cause Correction

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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 an authorized

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

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 and Adjustments section.

 

8.

Engine valves out of

8.

Contact an authorized

 

 

adjustment.

 

service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not

1.

Brake pedal not depressed.

1.

Depress brake pedal.

turn over

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

9.

Contact an authorized

 

 

switch(es).

 

service 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.

 

3.

Build-up of grass, leaves and

3.

Clean underside of mower

 

 

trash under mower.

 

housing.

 

4.

Dirty air filter.

4.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

5.

Low oil level/dirty oil.

5.

Check oil level/change oil.

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Contents Operators Manual Table of Contents WarrantySafety Rules General OperationService Safe Handling of Gasoline II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. TowingGeneral Service API-SG-SL Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Unassembled Parts Gauge Wheels Nose RollerASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat To Attach Nose Roller Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower DeckInstall Mower and Drive Belt Checklist Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To USE Choke ControlTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Cleaning AIR FilterTo Remove Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentMower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive BeltRemove Mower Drive Belt Remove Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltTo Check and Adjust Brake To Adjust BrakeBelt Installation To Check BrakeTransmission Removal Replacement To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsReplacing Battery To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther BatteryStorage Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Poor grass Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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