Poulan 420915, 96192001902 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 Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Rotator Head Mounting Chute Deflector Remote ControlParts Packed Separately in Carton EXT RA Shear Bolts and NutsUnfold Upper Handle Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Remove Snow Thrower from CartonInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Ignition KEY OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower PrimerDeflector remote control lever used to change Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigADD Gasoline See Fig Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR Check Engine OIL Level See FigIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine Before StoppingMaintenance Engine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle To Remove Wheels See FigOther StorageTroubleshooting Exploded KEY Part Description Scrapper BAR Auger HousingAuger Assembly 30 LH Auger Assembly 30 RHBearing Plug Auger BearingPart Description KEYDeflector Seal Deflector Control AssemblyChute Weldment Deflector WeldmentRotator Pivot Bracket LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Rotator HeadRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES Handles Pivot Support Weldment Loop Handle LHLoop Handle RH Lower HandleShifter ROD Bottom Impeller ROD AssemblyTraction ROD Assembly Shifter ROD TOPTorsion Spring Wire HarnessInterlock Spring Interlock CAMDrive Repair PartsRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES Drive Control ARM 43 420900 Drive Plate AssemblyEND Plate WasherBelt Cover Tecumseh Engine ModelFrame Engine Mount PlateRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES Wheels Cable Bracket LH Wheel Assembly LH196752X421 196753X421Safety Ignition KEY Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES BAG of Parts35062 DECAL, DANGER, Deflector Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES Decals181037 DECAL, DangerService Notes Limited Warranty

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