Poulan 191616 User Manual
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Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in
discharge “FAST” position.
2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck.
5. Low/uneven tire air 5. Check tires for proper air
pressure. pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves 7. Clean underside of mower
and trash under mower. housing.
8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10. Improper blades used. 10. Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
11. Clogged mower deck vent 11. Clean around mandrels to
holes from buildup of grass, open vent holes.
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Headlight(s) not 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”.
working 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
(if so equipped) 3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not 1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.
charge 2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Faulty regulator 3. Replace regulator.
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.
Engine “backfi res” 1. Engine throttle control not set 1. Move throttle control
when turning between half and full speed between half and full speed
engine “OFF” (fast) position before stopping (fast) position before
engine. stopping engine.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART