Poulan 2000-11 - Manual (Page 28)

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drive belt.
• Frozen idler pulley,
• Frozen blade mandrel.
• Remove obstruction.
• Replace mower drive belt.
• Replace idler pulley.
• Replace blade mandrel.
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iischarge • Engine speed too slow. • Place throttle control in
“FAST” position.
• Travel speed too fast. • Shift to slower speed.
• Wet grass. • Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck.
® Low/uneven fire air
pressure.
• Check tires for proper air
pressure.
• Worn, bent or loose blade. • Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
• Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Mower drive belt worn. • Replace mower drive belt.
• Blades improperly installed. • Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Improper blades used. • Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
ieadlight(s)not • Switch is “OFF”. • Turn switch “ON”.
rorking • Bulb(s) burned out. • Replace bulb(s).
if so equipped) • Faulty light switch. • Check/replace light switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check wiring and connec­
tions.
• Blown fuse. • Replace fuse.
lattery will not • Bad battery cell(s). • Replace battery.
:harge • Poor cable connections. • Check/clean all connec­
tions.
• Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
• Replace regulator.
• Faulty alternator. • Replace alternator.
Engine “backfires”
nhen turning
!ngine“OFF” • Engine throttle control not
set at “SLOW” position
for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
• Move throttle control to
“SLOW” position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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