Poulan 437685, 96198003304 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.

ON/OFF switch is OFF

4.

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 Assembly / PRE-OPERATION HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerParts Packed Separately in Carton Remove Snow Thrower from CartonUnfold Upper Handle Install Speed Control ROD See FigsInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Snow ThrowerPrimer Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engineHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo USE Choke Control See Fig To Control Snow Discharge See FigUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig Power Steering Operation See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Adjust Skid Plates See Fig Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigSnow Throwing Tips To Start EngineBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance General RecommendationsBefore Each USE LubricationCleaning 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 Scraper BARAuger Bearing Bearing PlugAuger 27 LH Auger 27 RHSkid Plate LH Skid Plate RHDeflector Seal Knob BlackPOP Rivet Chute Snow Shield 419822X431 Shield Retainer StrapLEVER/CABLE Rotator Assembly Cable Assembly AdjustableCable Assembly Heat Shield Rotator HeadLoop Handle LH Loop Handle RHLower Handle Pivot Support WeldmentSpacer RetainerKnob RED Handle KnobCarriage Bolt 5/16-18 X 155377 NUT 5/16-18 169675 Wire Harness Console PanelHeadlight Bezel Flood HeadlightRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PP1150E27 Drive Speed Selector Assembly Drive Plate AssemblyWheel HUB END PlateAxle Shaft SprocketENGINE, B&S Frame436146X428 Engine Mount PlateImpeller Belt Traction BeltIdler ARM Bracket Idler Pulley428684 Cable Bracket RH Wheel Assembly LHCable Bracket LH Cover Wheel Driver Retainer RingWheel Lobe Clutch SlideSafety Ignition KEY 193071Shifter ROD TOP Shifter ROD Bottom 181037 DECAL, DangerDECAL, DANGER, Deflector DECAL, InstructionService Notes Limited Warranty

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