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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