Poulan XT20H46YT 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 XT20H46YT ModelGeneral Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyUnassembled Parts Unpack CartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingSystem Characteristics To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineReverse Operation System ROS To Transport See FigsPurge Transmission ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBrake Operation BatteryTractor TiresEngine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See -21 Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig 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 Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree SlopeLimited Warranty Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Dentretien Remarques Dentretien Remarques Dentretien Remarques Limitée Garantie Degrés Suivant LES UNE Pliez EST CeciDépannage DE Guide Connexions les et interrupteurs les câblage, le VérifiezLame de mandrin le Remplacez Tordu est lame de mandrin Un Entreposage Reglages ET Revision Starter DU Commande LA Régler PourGAZ DES Commande LA DE Câble LE Régler Pour MoteurAvant Roue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGE Fig la Voir Batterie LA ReplacerFig la Voir Tionsraparé LES Pour Roues LES Enlever Pour Freins LES Vérifier Pour Réglages ET RévisionFig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie a L Acer Rempl Pour 27 .FIG24 .FIG Tondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour25 .FIG 23 .FIG18 .FIG 21 .FIG 19 .FIG20 .FIG Tondeuse LA Enlever Pour Courroie LA ET Tondeuse LA InstallerFig Voir 17 .FIG’ALLUMAGE Bougie EntretienFig la Voir Moteur DE D’HUILE FiltreSionmistrans LA DE Moteur Fluide AIR À Filtre’AIR Tamis LE Nettoyer Transmission LA DE RefroidissementFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever EN Fonctionnement DE Système ETLubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Chaque AvantUtilisation 12 .FIGQuetimaauto Transmission LA PurgerMoteur LE Démarrer Pour Sion Transmis DE Réchauffement11 et 3 .Fig les Voir MAR EN Fonctionnement DE Système10 .FIG Tondeuse LA Utiliser PourJauge DE Roues LES Régler Pour Système DU CaractéristiquesDE Régulateur LE Utiliser Comment GAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser PourVitess Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager PourUtilisation ’EMBRAYAGE LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour MontageDesmancom des tionfonc la et Fig la Voir Batterie LA Vérifier Montées NON PiécesToncar DU Tracteur LE Sortir Pour Fig la Voir Siège LE AjustezSommaire En l’utilisation pour Conseils Général EntretienTracteurs des sécurité toute ’ESSENCE DE Sûre ManipulationTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils PentesLES Dans Fonctionnement AUX Imprimé

XT20H46YT specifications

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