Troubleshooting Points

PROBLEM	CAUSE			CORRECTION

Will not start	1.	Out of fuel.	1.	Fill fuel tank.
	2.	Engine not “CHOKED” properly.	2.	See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.
	3.	Engine ﬂooded.	3.	Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
	4.	Bad spark plug.	4.	Replace spark plug.
	5.	Dirty air ﬁlter.	5.	Clean/replace air ﬁlter.
	6.	Dirty fuel ﬁlter.	6.	Replace fuel ﬁlter.
	7.	Water in fuel.	7.	Drain fuel tank and carburetor, reﬁll tank with fresh
				gasoline and replace fuel ﬁlter.
	8.	Loose or damaged wiring.	8.	Check all wiring.
	9.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	9.	See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments
				section.
	10.	Engine valves out of adjustment.	10.	Contact an authorized service center/department.

Hard to start	1.	Dirty air ﬁlter.	1.	Clean/replace air ﬁlter.
	2.	Bad spark plug.	2.	Replace spark plug.
	3.	Weak or dead battery.	3.	Recharge or replace battery.
	4.	Dirty fuel ﬁlter.	4.	Replace fuel ﬁlter.
	5.	Stale or dirty fuel.	5.	Drain fuel tank and reﬁll with fresh gasoline.
	6.	Loose or damaged wiring.	6.	Check all wiring.
	7.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	7.	See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments
				section.
	8.	Engine valves out of adjustment.	8.	Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine will not turn over	1.	Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.	1.	Depress clutch/brake pedal.
	2.	Attachment clutch is engaged.	2.	Disengage attachment clutch.
	3.	Weak or dead battery.	3.	Recharge or replace battery.
	4.	Blown fuse.	4.	Replace fuse.
	5.	Corroded battery terminals.	5.	Clean battery terminals.
	6.	Loose or damaged wiring.	6.	Check all wiring.
	7.	Faulty ignition switch.	7.	Check/replace ignition switch.
	8.	Faulty solenoid or starter.	8.	Check/replace solenoid or starter.
	9.	Faulty operator presence switch(es).	9.	Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine clicks but will not	1.	Weak or dead battery.	1.	Recharge or replace battery.
start	2.	Corroded battery terminals.	2.	Clean battery terminals.
	3.	Loose or damaged wiring.	3.	Check all wiring.
	4.	Faulty solenoid or starter.	4.	Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Loss of power	1.	Cutting too much grass/too fast.	1.	Set in “Higher Cut” position/reduce speed.
	2.	Throttle in “CHOKE” position.	2.	Adjust throttle control.
	3.	Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.	3.	Clean underside of mower housing.
	4.	Dirty air ﬁlter.	4.	Clean/replace air ﬁlter.
	5.	Low oil level/dirty oil.	5.	Check oil level/change oil.
	6.	Faulty spark plug.	6.	Clean and regap or change spark plug.
	7.	Dirty fuel ﬁlter.	7.	Replace fuel ﬁlter.
	8.	Stale or dirty fuel.	8.	Drain fuel tank and reﬁll with fresh gasoline.
	9.	Water in fuel.	9.	Drain fuel tank and carburetor, reﬁll tank with fresh
				gasoline and replace fuel ﬁlter.
	10.	Spark plug wire loose.	10.	Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
	11.	Dirty engine air screen/ﬁns.	11.	Clean engine air screen/ﬁns.
	12.	Dirty/clogged mufﬂer.	12.	Clean/replace mufﬂer.
	13.	Loose or damaged wiring.	13.	Check all wiring.
	14.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	14.	See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments
				section.
	15.	Engine valves out of adjustment.	15.	Contact an authorized service center/department.

Excessive vibration	1.	Worn, bent or loose blade.	1.	Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
	2.	Bent blade mandrel.	2.	Replace blade mandrel.
	3.	Loose/damaged part(s).	3.	Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

187007 specifications

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Poulan 187007 manual Troubleshooting Points

Models: 187007

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

187007 specifications