Poulan 421281, 96192002001 owner manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service centre/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

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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 centre/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 centre/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.

Friction drive wheel is worn.

3.

Contact an authorized service centre/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 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 CartonUnfold Upper Handle Install Speed Control ROD See FigsRemove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Chute Deflector Remote Control See FigsIgnition KEY OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower PrimerDistance the snow is thrown Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsDeflector remote control lever used to change Auger control lever used to engage auger motion throw snowStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerRelease the auger control lever and shut off the engine Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig To Throw Snow See FigADD Gasoline See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level See FigIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine Before StoppingLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEEngine CleaningShear Bolts See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Chute DeflectorTo Replace Belts See Fig Other StorageTroubleshooting Exploded KEY Part Description Bearing Plug Auger HousingScraper BAR Auger BearingAuger 27 RH 420495X479Auger 27 LH 420496X479Deflector Seal Deflector Control AssemblyChute Weldment Deflector WeldmentPulley Pivot LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Head Rotator Pivot BracketLoop Handle RH Loop Handle LH405784X479 Pivot Support Weldment Handle Knob SpacerRetainer Knob REDShifter ROD Bottom Impeller ROD AssemblyTraction ROD Assembly Shifter ROD TOPFlood Headlight Wire HarnessConsole Panel Headlight BezelRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PP10527ES Drive Bottom PAN Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly END Plate01.03.002-A 417014X428 Engine Mount Plate KEY Part Description ENGINE, TECModel LH358SA-159628A 409346X428 FrameTraction Belt Belt CoverImpeller Belt Cable Bracket LH Cable Bracket RH Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PP10527ES WheelsClutch Slide CoverWheel Driver Retainer Ring Wheel Lobe35062 Safety Ignition KEYDECAL, Danger 181037DECAL, Danger DECAL, Poulan PRO DECAL, DANGER, DeflectorService Notes Limited Warranty

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