Poulan 428707, 96194000801 owner manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified 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 switch OUT.

2.

Push safety ignition switch IN.

 

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).

 

 

 

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 a qualified 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 a qualified 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 a qualified 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 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 PrimerRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsTo USE Choke Control See Fig HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerStopping To USE Fuel SHUT-OFF Valve See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigBefore Starting the Engine Scraper BAR See FigIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine Before StoppingMaintenance Engine CleaningShear Bolts See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Chute DeflectorTo Replace Belts See Fig Engine Speed To Adjust Cable Tension See FigTo Remove Wheels See Fig CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting 23 22 KEY Part Description Scrapper BAR Auger HousingAuger Assembly LH Auger Assembly RHBearing Plug Auger BearingPlastic Washer Knob BlackPOP Rivet WasherRotator Head LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Adjustable Cable Assembly Heat ShieldRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000801 Handles Pivot Support 196944X007 Panel Bracket LH 196943X007 Panel Bracket RHHandle Grip Lower TubeCarriage Bolt 5/16-18 X 155377 NUT 5/16-18 169675 Part KEY Description Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000801 Drive Rubber Ring AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Speed SelectorSprocket Repair Parts Drive Snow Thrower Model NumberAxle Shaft Roll PIN 3/16Engine Mounting Plate Complete LCT EngineFrame 427963X428Idler Pulley Impeller BeltTraction Belt Idler ARM Bracket187866X417 Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000801 WheelsWheel Assembly LH 187831X417Wrench Power CordSafety Ignition KEY Retainer PINDECAL, DANGER, Deflector Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000801 Decals181037 DECAL, DangerLimited Warranty

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