Poulan XT195H46YT manual Engine dies when

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Engine dies when

1.

Reverse operation system

1.

Turn ignition key to

tractor is shifted

 

(ROS) is not "ON" while

 

ROS "ON" position.

into reverse

 

mower or other attachment

 

See Operation section.

 

 

is engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 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.

Light switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn light 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.

1.

Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

 

2.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

3.

Air trapped in transmission during shipment

3.

Purge transmission.

 

 

or servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires” when

1.

Engine throttle control not set between half and

1.

Move throttle control between half and full speed

turning engine “OFF”

 

full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.

 

(fast) position before stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents XT195H46YT ModelGeneral Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking BRAKESee Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo USE Cruise Control J See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineReverse Operation System ROS Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine See Fig Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterADD Gasoline Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine Muffler CleaningAIR Filter Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs Raise attachment lift lever to highest position To Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To lower mowerTo Check Brake Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigWeak or Dead Fully Charged Battery To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Service Notes L5V 3E4 HOPStevens Creek Road Terry Fox Way Augusta, GA 30907 USA Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree SlopeParts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés Garantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien et Canada Au Pro PoulanAutorisé Initiale d’achat date la de compter à jours 90 dixDentretien Remarques Dépannage DE Guide Correction Cause ProblèmeLame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Tracteur EntreposageMoteur Reglages ET Revision Starter DU Commande LA Régler PourGAZ DES Commande LA DE Câble LE Régler Pour Carburateur LE Régler Pour31 .Fig Avant Roue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE32 .Fig FIG LA Voir Réglages ET RévisionFig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie a L Acer Rempl Pour Tondeuse DE Lame DE Mentnetraî27 .Fig Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour28 .Fig 26 .Fig21 .Fig 24 .Fig23 .Fig 20 .FigTondeuse LA Enlever Pour Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA InstallerFig Voir 19 .FigNettoyage EntretienFig La Voir Coupe DE Plateau DU Lavage DE Raccord Fig la VoirMoteur DE D’HUILE Filtre AIR À Filtre’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer Sionmistrans LA DE Moteur FluidePneus Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverLames DES Entretien Frein DU FonctionnementLubrification DE Tableau Recommandations LESGénérales Utilisation Chaque AvantTransmission LA Purger UtilisationTondre DE Conseils 12 .Fig’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir ’ENTRETIEN/HOROMÈTRE IndicateurMoteur LE Démarrer Pour QuetiET Charrettes DES Remorquer Pour Accessoires AutresMoteur LE Démarrer DE Avant Désengagée TransmissionTondeuse LA Utiliser Pour Vitess DE Régulateur LE Utiliser CommentTondeuse DE Lames LES Arrêter Pour Jauge DE Roues LES Régler PourReculer Pour ET Avancer Pour GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourFig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager Pour MoteurTracteur Transmission la débraye Libre Roue DE Commande MPas fonctionne ne Le avancer faire à Sert Avant Marche DE Pédale K’EMBRAYAGE Tionsec la Voir Rouler Faisant LE EN TE MontageDesmancom des fonction la et LE Pour Exigés Outils LES Montées NON PiécesTracteur Votre DE Getamon Fig la SIÈGEVoir LE Régler PourProduit DE Spécifications SommaireClient DU Responsabilités Enfants EntretienRemorquage Général EntretienGénéral Fonctionnement PentesLES Dans Fonctionnement Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsAUX Imprimé Avertissement

XT195H46YT specifications

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