Poulan PRFT22H48A, 177925 owner 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.

Dirty air filter.

5.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

6.

Dirty fuel filter.

6.

Replace fuel filter.

 

7.

Water in fuel.

7.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline 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 Adjustments

 

 

 

 

section.

 

10.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

10.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

11.

Extreme cold conditions.

11.

See "To start engine" in operation section

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh 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.

Set in “Higher Cut” position/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.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

 

9.

Water in fuel.

9.

Drain 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 PRGT22H48A IV. Service General OperationII. Slope Operation III. ChildrenSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Attach Nose Roller See FigCheck Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Cleaning MufflerSpark Plugs Engine OIL FilterService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Other Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Service Notes Schematic Tractor - Model Number PRGT22H48AElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Ground Drive 149Repair Parts Steering Assembly Adapter, Wheel Steering Engine Spark Arrester KITScrew Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionLift Assembly Mower Deck Repair Parts Decals Wheels & TiresService Notes Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty CUT OUT This Is a Tted SLOParts and Service

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