Poulan XC1182B - Manual (Page 26)

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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Will not start 1. Out of fuel.
2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly.
3.
Engine flooded.
4. Bad spark plug.
5. Dirty air filter.
6.
Dirty fuel filter.
7. Water in fuel.
8. Loose or damaged wiring.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment.
10. Engine valves out of adjustment.
1 . Fill fuel tank.
2. See TC START ENGINE in Cperation section.
3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Clean/replace air filter.
6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank
with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
8. Check all wiring.
9. Contact authorized service facility.
10. Contact authorized service facility.
Hard to start 1. Dirty air filter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
8. Engine valves out or adjustment.
1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Contact authorized service facility.
8. Contact authorized service facility.
Engine will not
turn over
1 . Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.
2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
3. Spark plug wire is disconnected.
4. Weak or dead battery.
5. Blown fuse.
6. Corroded battery terminals.
7. Loose or damaged wiring.
8. Faulty ignition switch.
9. Faulty solenoid or starter.
10. Faulty operator presence switch(es).
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Connect wire to spark plug.
4. Recharge or replace battery.
5. Replace fuse.
6. Clean battery terminals.
7. Check all wiring.
8. Check/replace ignition switch.
9. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
10. Contact authorized service facility.
Engine clicks but
will not start
1. Weak or dead battery.
2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
1. Recharge or replace battery.
2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Check ail wiring.
4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.
2. Throttle in “CHCKE” position.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
4. Dirty air filter.
5. Low oil
level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9. Water in fuel.
1 0. Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12. Dirty/clogged muffler.
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14. Carburetor out of adjustment.
15. Engine valves out of adjustment.
1. Set in “Higher Cut” position/reduce speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Clean/replace air filter,
5. Check oil ievel/change oil.
6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank
with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace muffler.
13. Check all wiring.
14. Contact authorized service facility.
15. Contact authorized service facility.
Excessive vibrât 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Replace blade mandrel.
3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace dam­
aged parts.
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