Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro 188904 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Will not start 1. Out of fuel.
2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
3. Engine fl ooded.
4. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Water in fuel.
6. Clogged fuel tank.
7. Loose spark plug wire.
8. Bad spark plug or improper gap.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment.
10. Oil soaked air fi lter.
Hard to start 1. Throttle control not set properly.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Bad spark plug or improper gap.
4. Stale or dirty fuel.
5. Loose spark plug wire.
6. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Loss of power 1. Engine is overloaded.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Low oil level/dirty oil.
4. Faulty spark plug.
5. Oil in fuel.
6. Stale or dirty fuel.
7. Water in fuel.
8. Clogged fuel tank.
9. Spark plug wire loose.
10. Dirty engine air screen.
11. Dirty/clogged muffl er.
12. Carburetor out of adjustment.
13. Poor compression.
Engine overheats 1. Low oil level/dirty oil.
2. Dirty engine air screen.
3. Dirty engine.
4. Partially plugged muffl er.
5. Improper carburetor adjustment.
Excessive bounce/ 1. Ground too dry and hard.
diffi cult handling
Soil balls up or clumps 1. Ground too wet.
Engine runs but tiller 1. Drive control bar is not engaged.
won't move 2. V-belt not correctly adjusted.
3. V-belt is off pulley(s).
Engine runs but labors 1. Tilling too deep.
when tilling 2. Throttle control not properly adjusted.
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Tines will not rotate 1. Shear pin(s) broken.
CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.
5. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, and refi ll tank with fresh
gasoline.
6. Remove fuel tank and clean.
7. Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug.
8. Replace spark plug or adjust gap.
9. Make necessary adjustments.
10. Replace air fi lter.
1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.
3. Replace spark plug or adjust gap.
4. Empty fuel tank and refi ll with fresh gasoline.
5. Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug.
6. Make necessary adjustments.
1. Set depth stake for shallower tilling.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.
3. Check oil level/change oil.
4. Clean and regap or change spark plug.
5. Empty and clean fuel tank and refi ll, and clean car bu re tor.
6. Empty fuel tank and refi ll with fresh gasoline.
7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, and refi ll tank with fresh
gasoline.
8. Remove fuel tank and clean.
9. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
10. Clean engine air screen.
11. Clean/replace muffl er.
12. Make necessary adjustments.
13. Contact an authorized service center/department.
1. Check oil level/change oil.
2. Clean engine air screen.
3. Clean cylinder fi ns, air screen, and muffl er area.
4. Remove and clean muffl er.
5. Adjust carburetor to richer position.
1. Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil
conditions.
1. Wait for more favorable soil conditions.
1. Engage drive control.
2. Inspect/adjust V-belt.
3. Inspect V-belt.
1. Set depth stake for shallower tilling.
2. Check throttle control setting.
3. Make necessary adjustments.
1. Replace shear pin(s).
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