Poulan 168191 - Manual (Page 28)

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1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower housing,
4. Replace blade mandrel,
5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Mower blades will not
rotate f Obitruciion ih :!ui( ti rnei.harihrn.
V'/orn/damayed tnower drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire
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pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
2. Shift to slower speed,
3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check fires for proper air pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not working 1. Switch is “OFF". 1. Turn switch “ON".
(if so equipped) 2. Bulb(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse. 2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cell(s),
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
Engine “backfires”
when turning engine
“OFF”
1. Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
1. Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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