TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Cause

 

 

 

Engine seems weak

Clogged air filter

 

Fouled spark plugs

 

Carburetor incorrectly adjusted

 

 

 

Engine overheats

Clogged air intake or cooling fins

 

Engine overloaded

 

• Poor ventilation around engine

 

• Defective engine speed regulator

 

• Soot in the combustion chamber

 

• Too little or no oil in the engine

 

Fouled spark plug

 

 

 

Battery not charging

Poor contact with battery terminal cable connectors.

 

 

 

Machine moves slowly, unevenly, or not at all

Parking brake on

 

• Hydraulic pump bypass linkage engaged

 

• Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has come off

 

Defective hydraulic system

 

• Air in hydraulic system

 

 

 

Mower deck not engaging

Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose

 

• Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened

 

• Blade switch is faulty or has come loose, from the cable

 

 

contact

 

Fuse has blown

 

 

 

Uneven mowing results

Different air pressure in the tires on left and right sides

 

Bent blades

 

• Suspension for the mower deck is uneven

 

Blades are dull

 

• Driving speed too high

 

• Grass is too long

 

• Grass collected under the mower deck

 

 

 

Machine vibrates

Blades are loose

 

• Blades are incorrectly balanced

 

Engine is loose

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Poulan 301ZX warranty Troubleshooting

301ZX specifications

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