Poulan Pro 172777 Operator's Manual page 24

TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) - See appropriate section in this manual
unless directed to an authorized service center.
PROBLEM
Starter rope
hard to pull
Grass catcher
not fi lling
(If so equipped)
Hard to push
CAUSE
1. Engine fl ywheel brake is on
when control bar is released.
2. Bent engine crankshaft.
3. Blade adapter broken.
4. Blade dragging in grass.
1. Cutting height too low.
2. Lift on blade worn off.
3. Catcher not venting air.
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.
CORRECTION
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.
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