Poulan Pro 961220014 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to an authorized Service Center.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower
housing or cutting blade
dragging in heavy grass.
2. Cutting too much grass.
3. Dirty air fi lter.
4. Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
5. Too much oil in engine.
6. Walking speed too fast.
Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
uneven
2. Wheel heights uneven.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
vibration
2. Bent engine crankshaft.
Starter rope 1. Engine fl ywheel brake is on
hard to pull when control bar is released.
2. Bent engine crankshaft.
3. Blade adapter broken.
4. Blade dragging in grass.
Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low.
not fi lling 2. Lift on blade worn off.
(If so equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air.
Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel
height is too low.
2. Rear of lawn mower
housing or cutting blade
dragging in grass.
3. Grass catcher too full.
4. Handle height position not
right for you.
Loss of drive 1. Belt wear.
or slowing of 2. Belt off of pulley.
drive speed 3. Drive cable worn or broken.
4. "Loose" drive control system. 4. Adjust drive control.
CORRECTION
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Raise cutting height.
3. Clean/replace air fi lter.
4. Clean underside of mower
housing.
5. Check oil level.
6. Cut at slower walking speed.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Set all wheels at same
height.
3. Clean underside of
mower housing.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Contact a qualifi ed service
center.
1. Depress control bar to
upper handle before
pulling starter rope.
2. Contact a qualifi ed service
center.
3. Replace blade adapter.
4. Move lawn mower to cut
grass or to hard surface.
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Replace blade.
3. Clean grass catcher.
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Raise rear of lawn mower
housing one (1) setting
higher.
3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Adjust handle height to suit.
1. Check/replace drive belt.
2. Check/reinstall drive belt.
3. Replace drive cable.
SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY

LAWN MOWER

WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and
should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-cov ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest
authorized service center.
193733 Rev. 3 04.20.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.