Poulan XT195H46YT 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.

Weak or dead battery.

 

5.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

 

 

 

6.

Dirty air filter.

 

6.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

 

 

 

7.

Dirty fuel filter.

 

7.

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

8.

Water in fuel.

 

8.

Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

9.

Loose or damaged wiring.

 

9.

Check all wiring.

 

 

 

 

10.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

 

10.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

section.

 

 

 

 

11.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

 

11.

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.

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 Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

section.

 

 

 

 

8.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

 

8.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not turn over

 

1.

Brake pedal not depressed.

 

1.

Depress 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.

Raise cutting height/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.

Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

 

 

 

9.

Water in fuel.

 

9.

Empty 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 Model XT195H46YTSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking BRAKESee Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo USE Cruise Control J See Fig To Operate MowerReverse Operation System ROS Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterTo Start Engine See Fig Automatic Transmission Warm UPPurge Transmission Mowing TipsMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine AIR Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Raise attachment lift lever to highest position Precision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigTo Level Mower Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To lower mowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigWeak or Dead Fully Charged Battery To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Service Notes Stevens Creek Road Terry Fox Way Augusta, GA 30907 USA HOPL5V 3E4 Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree Slope Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés Autorisé Canada Au Pro PoulanGarantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien et Initiale d’achat date la de compter à jours 90 dixDentretien Remarques Correction Cause Problème Dépannage DE GuideLame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Moteur EntreposageTracteur GAZ DES Commande LA DE Câble LE Régler Pour Starter DU Commande LA Régler PourReglages ET Revision Carburateur LE Régler Pour32 .Fig Avant Roue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE31 .Fig Fig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie a L Acer Rempl Pour Réglages ET RévisionFIG LA Voir Tondeuse DE Lame DE Mentnetraî28 .Fig Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour27 .Fig 26 .Fig23 .Fig 24 .Fig21 .Fig 20 .FigFig Voir Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA InstallerTondeuse LA Enlever Pour 19 .FigFig La Voir Coupe DE Plateau DU Lavage DE Raccord EntretienNettoyage Fig la Voir’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer AIR À FiltreMoteur DE D’HUILE Filtre Sionmistrans LA DE Moteur FluideLames DES Entretien Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverPneus Frein DU FonctionnementGénérales Recommandations LESLubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Chaque AvantTondre DE Conseils UtilisationTransmission LA Purger 12 .FigMoteur LE Démarrer Pour ’ENTRETIEN/HOROMÈTRE Indicateur’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir QuetiMoteur LE Démarrer DE Avant Accessoires AutresET Charrettes DES Remorquer Pour Désengagée TransmissionTondeuse DE Lames LES Arrêter Pour Vitess DE Régulateur LE Utiliser CommentTondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Jauge DE Roues LES Régler PourFig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourReculer Pour ET Avancer Pour MoteurPas fonctionne ne Transmission la débraye Libre Roue DE Commande MTracteur Le avancer faire à Sert Avant Marche DE Pédale K’EMBRAYAGE Desmancom des fonction la et MontageTionsec la Voir Rouler Faisant LE EN TE Tracteur Votre DE Getamon Montées NON PiécesLE Pour Exigés Outils LES Fig la SIÈGEVoir LE Régler PourClient DU Responsabilités SommaireProduit DE Spécifications Remorquage EntretienEnfants Général EntretienLES Dans Fonctionnement PentesGénéral Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAvertissement AUX Imprimé

XT195H46YT specifications

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