Poulan 437953, 96198003102 owner manual Troubleshooting

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Friction drive wheel is 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 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 Unfold Upper HandleInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Operation Know Your Snow ThrowerPrimer Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting engineHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig Power Steering Operation See FigTo Adjust Skid Plates See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigBefore Starting the Engine Scraper BAR See FigTo USE Drift Cutters See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigSnow Throwing Tips To Start EngineBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance Cleaning EngineService and Adjustments To Adjust Snow Thrower HeightChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig To Adjust Cable Tension See Fig To Remove Wheels See FigCarburetor Engine SpeedStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Service Notes Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Housing Scrapper BARCARRIAGEBOLT5/16−18X.625 Auger BearingAuger Assembly 30 LH Auger Assembly 30 RHSkid Plate LH Skid Plate RHWeight BAR Drift Cutter BARCARRIAGEBOLT5/16−18X.750 Plastic WasherDeflector Control Assembly Chute WeldmentDeflector Weldment Deflector SealLEVER/CABLE Rotator Assembly Cable Assembly AdjustableCable Assembly Heat Shield Rotator HeadRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP414EPS30 Handles Loop Handle LH Loop Handle RHLower Handle Pivot Support WeldmentSpacer Knob REDHandle Knob Washer 3/8Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 X 155377 NUT 5/16-18 169675 Sprocket Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP414EPS30 DriveAxle Shaft Exploded Assembly Drive Plate AssemblySpeed Selector Rubber RingComplete LCT Engine Frame427963X428 Engine Mounting PlateImpeller Belt Traction BeltIdler ARM Bracket Idler PulleyRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP414EPS30 Wheels Cable Bracket RH Wheel Assembly LHCable Bracket LH 422663 Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP414EPS30 BAG of PartsSafety Ignition KEY Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP414EPS30 Decals Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty

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