Poulan 169553 - Manual (Page 26)

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE' CORRECTION
Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1
Lie!
tank.
2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TC START ENGINE” in Operation
section.
3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to
start.
á R a H ftnark nil in 4. Replace spark plug.
Dirt# m Íilifeí 5. Clean/replace air filter.
h billy tuei filrei 6. Replace fuel filter.
; Wate* ill ftei 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
L-jOst nr ft5 iiag<=d wiring. 8. Check all wiring.
9. Garoureio: nut ot adjustment. 9. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjust
ments section.
10, Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Contact an authorized service center/depart
ment.
Hard to start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace atr Piter
2. Bad spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See ‘To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjust
ments section.
8. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8. Contact an authorized service center/depart
ment.
Engine will not 1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.
tyrn over 2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9, Faulty operator presence switch(es). 9. Contact an authorized service center/depart
ment.
Engine dicks but 1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Recharge or replace battery.
will not start 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3. Check ail wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1. Set in “Higher Cuf position/reduce speed.
2. Throttle in “CHCKE” position. 2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under
mower.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Drain tuei tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
9. Water in fuel. 9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
10. Spark plug wire loose. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
11. Dirty engine air screen/tins. 11. Clean engine air screen/tins.
12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Clean/replace muffler.
13. Loose or damaged wiring. 13. Check all wiring.
14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 14. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjust
ments section.
15 Engine valves out of adjustment.
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15. Contact an authorized service center/depart
ment.