Poulan SP24H48YT manual Poor grass

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Poor grass

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in

discharge

 

 

 

“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

7.

Clean underside of mower

 

 

trash under 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

11. Clean around mandrels to

 

 

holes from buildup of grass,

 

open vent holes.

 

 

leaves, and trash around

 

 

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not

1.

Light switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn light switch “ON”.

working

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

(if so equipped)

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

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

charge

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

3.

Faulty regulator

3.

Replace regulator.

 

 

(if so equipped).

 

 

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Freewheel control in

1.

Place freewheel control in

 

 

“disengaged” position.

 

“engaged” position.

 

2.

Motion drive belt worn,

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

 

damaged, or broken.

 

 

 

3.

Air trapped in transmission

3.

Purge transmission.

 

 

during shipment or servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires”

1.

Engine throttle control not set

1.

Move throttle control

when turning

 

between half and full speed

 

between half and full speed

engine “OFF”

 

(fast) position before stopping

 

(fast) position before

 

 

engine.

 

stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operators Manual Table of Contents WarrantySafety Rules General OperationIII. Children Service Safe Handling of GasolineII. Slope Operation IV. TowingGeneral Service Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsAPI-SG-SL Unassembled Parts Gauge Wheels Nose RollerTo Remove Tractor from Carton ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat To Attach Nose Roller Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower DeckInstall Mower and Drive Belt Check Deck Levelness ChecklistCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To USE Choke ControlTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Adjust Gauge Wheels Reverse Operation System ROSTo Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine Cleaning AIR FilterTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower To Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt InstallationMower Drive Belt Removal Remove Mower Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive Belt Remove Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltBelt Installation To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission Removal ReplacementTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Adjust Carburetor Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Replace Headlight BulbStorage BatteryOther Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Poor grass Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

SP24H48YT specifications

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