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Troubleshooting points, Correction – Poulan XC1182B User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine continues

to run when oper­
ator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch engaged

1

. Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

1

. Check wiring, switches and connections, ^ If not

corrected, contact authorized

service

facility.

Poor cut

-

uneven

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.

Mower deck not level.

3.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

1

.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.

Level mower

deck.

3.

Clean underside of

mower

housing.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

Mower blades will
not rotate

1

. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2.

Mower drive belt out of adjustment.

3.

Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

4.

Frozen idler

pulley.

5.

Frozen

blade mandrel.

1.

Remove obstruction.

2.

Adjust mower

drive

belt.

3.

Replace

mower

drive belt.

4.

Replace idler pulley.

5.

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 air pressure.

6.

Worn,

bent or loose blade.

7.

Buildup of grass,

leaves

and trash under mower.

8.

Mower drive

belt worn or out of adjustment.

9.

Blades improperly installed.

10.

Improper blades used.

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 tires for proper air pressure.

6.

Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten

blade

bolt.

7.

Clean underside of mower housing.

8.

Replace/adjust mower drive belt.

9.

Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10.

Replace with blades listed in this manual.

Headligh“?,) not

working

u.

so

equipped)

1.

Switch

is

“OFF”.

2.

Bulb(s) burned out.

3.

Faulty light

switch.

4.

Loose or damaged

wiring.

5.

Blown

fuse.

1. Turn switch “ON”.

2.

Replace bulb(s).

3.

Check/replace light switch.

4.

Check wiring and connections.

5.

Replace

fuse.

Battery

wiii not

charge

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

2.

Pc5or cable

connections.

3.

Faulty reguiator (if so equipped).

4.

Faulty aiternator.

1.

Replace battery.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

3.

Replace regulator.

4.

Replace alternator.

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