Poulan 415244, 96192001801 owner manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service centre.

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

Does not start

1.

Fuel shut-off valve (if so

1.

Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position.

 

 

equipped) in OFF position.

 

 

 

2.

Safety ignition key

2.

Insert safety ignition key.

 

 

is not inserted.

 

 

 

3.

Out of fuel.

3.

Fill fuel tank.

 

4.

Throttle in STOP position.

4.

Move throttle to FAST position.

 

5.

Choke in OFF position.

5.

Move to FULL position.

 

6.

Primer not depressed.

6.

Prime as instructed in the Operation section of this manual.

 

7.

Engine is flooded.

7.

Wait a few minutes before restarting, DO NOT prime.

 

8.

Spark plug wire is

8.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

 

disconnected.

 

 

 

9.

Bad spark plug.

9.

Replace spark plug.

 

10.

Stale fuel.

10.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline.

 

11.

Water in fuel.

11.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of power

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Reconnect spark plug wire.

 

2.

Throwing too much snow.

2.

Reduce speed and width of swath.

 

3.

Fuel tank cap is covered

3.

Remove ice and snow on and around fuel tank cap.

 

 

with ice or snow.

 

 

 

4.

Dirty or clogged muffler.

4.

Clean or replace muffler.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine idles or

1.

Choke is in FULL position.

1.

Move choke to OFF position.

runs roughly

2.

Blockage in fuel line.

2.

Clean fuel line.

 

3.

Stale fuel.

3.

Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean fuel.

 

4.

Water in fuel.

4.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline.

 

5.

Carburetor is in need of

5.

Contact a qualified service centre.

 

 

adjustment or overhaul.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

Loose parts or damaged

1.

Tighten all fasteners. Replace damaged parts.

vibration

 

augers or impeller.

 

If vibration remains, contact a qualified service centre.

 

 

 

 

 

Recoil starter

1.

Frozen recoil starter.

1.

See “IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN”

is hard to pull

 

 

 

in the Operation section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of traction

1.

Drive belt is worn.

1.

Check / replace drive belt.

drive / slowing

2.

Drive belt is off of pulley.

2.

Check / reinstall drive belt.

of drive speed

3.

Friction drive wheel is worn.

3.

Contact a qualified service centre.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of snow

1.

Auger belt is off of pulley.

1.

Check / reinstall auger belt.

discharge or

2.

Auger belt is worn.

2.

Check / replace auger belt.

slowing of

3.

Clogged discharge chute.

3.

Clean snow chute.

snow discharge

4.

Augers / impeller jammed.

4.

Remove debris or foreign object from augers / impeller.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model Number Snow ThrowerSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATION HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Install Speed Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsUnfold Upper Handle Install Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Primer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for startingDischarge chute control lever used to change the di HOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig To Throw Snow See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Before Starting the Engine Scraper BARTo Start Engine Snow Throwing Tips Before StoppingIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Maintenance Cleaning EngineService and Adjustments To Adjust Snow Thrower HeightChute Deflector To Remove Wheels See Fig Storage OtherTroubleshooting Service Notes 1958 405973X479 405972X479Page 414280 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP10530ES Handles 17060410 Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP10530ES Drive Page KEY Part Description 35062Repair Parts Wheels / Decals Wheels / Decals 415244 415245Limited Warranty

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