Poulan 96198002500, 424549 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

.

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 Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Remove Snow Thrower from Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Parts Packed Separately in CartonInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Speed Control ROD See FigsUnfold Upper Handle Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Ignition KEY OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower PrimerDrive speed control lever used to select forward or Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Start Engine Before Starting the EngineBefore Stopping Snow Throwing TipsIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Maintenance Engine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Frame Auger Assembly Housing Handles Fuel System StorageCarburetor Engine SpeedCylinder OtherTroubleshooting KEY Part Description Auger Housing / Impeller AssemblySkid Plate RH Auger 27 LHAuger 27 RH Skid Plate LHExploded Impeller Pulley Gearbox Assembly178675X008 Corner Bracket Clean OUT Tool BearingControl Panel / Discharge Chute Rotator Pivot Bracket LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Rotator HeadHandles 01.08.004-B Retainer Control PanelControl Lever LH SpacerCarriage Bolt 5/16−18 X 155377 NUT 5/16−18 169675 Drive END Plate Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Shoulder ScrewClik PIN Axle ShaftRoll PIN 3/16 SprocketEngine Mount Plate Chassis / Engine / PulleysENGINE, TEC FrameTraction Belt Belt CoverImpeller Belt 187865X421 Wheel Assembly LHWheels 187833X421BAG of Parts Safety Ignition KEY35062 DECAL, DANGER, Deflector Decals181037 DECAL, DangerService Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty

96198002500, 424549 specifications

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