Troubleshooting points – Poulan 160886 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leav
with
attachment clutch
engaged
1
. Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
1
, Check wiring,
switches
and connections.
If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
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.
5.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1.
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.
Level mower deck.
3.
Clean underside of
mower
housing.
4.
Replace
blade
mandrel.
5.
Clean around
mandrels to open vent
holes.
Mower blades will not
rotate
1. Obstruction in dutch mechanism.
2.
Wom/damaged mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen idlar pulley.
4.
Frozen
blade mandrel.
1.
Remove obstruction.
2.
Replace mower drive belt.
3.
Replace
idler pulley.
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge
1.
Engine speed too slow.
2.
Travel speed too fast.
3.
Wat grass.
4.
Mower deck not level.
5.
Low/uneven tiro air pressure.
6.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.
Mower drive belt worn.
9.
Blades improperly installed.
10.
Improper blades used.
11.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
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 mower drive belt.
9.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10.
Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not working
(if 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
v/ill not charge
1. Bad battery ceil(s).
2.
Poor cable connections.
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.
Faulty alternator.
1.
Replace battery.
2.
Check/ciean all connections.
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Replace alternator.
Loss of
drive
1.
Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.
2.
Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken,
3.
Air trapped in transmission during
shipment
o r
servicing.
1.
Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.
2.
Replace motion drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
Engine “backfires”
when
turning
engine
“OFF”
1. Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”
position for 30 seconds
before
stopping engine.
1
. Move
throttle control
to “.SLOW”
position
and
allow
to
idle
for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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