Poulan PR621, 436430, 96182000300 owner manual Troubleshooting, Does not start

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Troubleshooting

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department.

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 with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

4.

Throttle in STOP position

4.

Move throttle to FAST position

 

 

(or ON/OFF switch is OFF).

 

(or ON/OFF switch to ON 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.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

11.

Water in fuel.

11.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean 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.

 

5.

Improper cable length.

5.

Adjust cable.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

4.

Water in fuel.

4.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

5.

Carburetor is in need of

5.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

adjustment or overhaul.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

Loose parts or damaged

1.

Tighten all fasteners. Replace damaged parts. If vibration

vibration

 

augers or impeller.

 

remains, contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Auger blades worn.

3.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

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 PR621 Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Come ALERT!!! Your Safety is InvolvedF6RTC Shut the Engine OFFAPI SG-SL Table of Contents Unfolding the Handle SetupInstalling the Discharge Chute Lubrication Filling the Engine with OilProduct Overview Checking the Engine Oil Level OperationFilling the Fuel Tank Starting the Engine Disengaging the Auger Blades Engaging the Auger BladesStopping the Engine Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute DeflectorClearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Preventing Freeze-up after UseOperating Tips MaintenanceInspecting the Auger Blades Adjusting the Control CableChanging the Engine Oil Servicing the Spark Plug Replacing the Drive Belt Fuel System Storage Storing the SnowthrowerEngine OIL CylinderDoes not start TroubleshootingSSST-Chute asm5 KEY Part QTY Description HANDLE.PNT.UPPER.SSST BAIL.HANDLE.PAINT.MS431CONTROL.CABLE KNOB.HANDLE.BLACKQTY Description KEY Part NO. noBOLT.CARRIAGE PLATE.CENTER.BLADE 13 HEX.NUT.1/4-20 Nylon LockingSSST-Shroud asm7 COVER.NON-DRIVE.SIDE.MS428 KEY HousingCOVER.DRIVE.SIDE.MS428 TOP.COVERSSST-Frame asm3 FRAME.WELDMENT LCT.ENGINEWHEEL.7X1.5.DMD.GS.3SPK.MS428 NUT.PUSH.AXLE.0.5INKEEPER.ENGINE.BELT SPACER.ENGINE.CRANKPULLEY.ENG.TRACTION.3/4 WASHER.HARDENService Notes Limited Warranty

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