Poulan 187877 owner manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center.

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.

Refi ll 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 fl ooded.

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, refi ll with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

11.

Water in fuel.

11.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refi ll 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 muffl er.

4.

Clean or replace muffl er.

 

 

 

 

 

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, refi ll with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

4.

Water in fuel.

4.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refi ll with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

5.

Carburetor is in need of

5.

Contact a qualifi ed service center.

 

 

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 qualifi ed service center.

 

 

 

 

 

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 qualifi ed service center.

 

 

 

 

 

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 NumberStatic Electricity Hazard TrainingPreparation OperationAPI-SF-SJ Maintenance and Storage16-18 Service and AdjustmentsParts Packed Separately in Carton 14-15Unfold 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 FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigKnow Your Snow Thrower OperationMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Stopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Move Forward and Backward 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 Limited Warranty

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