Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro PDGT26H48B Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poorcut - uneven
Mower blades will net
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Ileedllght(e) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "bad(fires"
when turning engine
=OFF"
1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
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. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt,
3. Frozen idler polley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel,
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed ton fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6. Wore, 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. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned Out.
3. Faulty light switch. .
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poorcableconnections.
3. Faultyregulator(if so equipped).
4. Faultyalternator.
1. Freewheelcontrol in "disengaged" position.
2. Motiondrive beltworn, damaged, or broken.
3. Air trappedin transmission duringshipment
or servicing.
Engine throttle control not set at"SLOW _
position for 30 seconds beforestnbn!_,_ _nC;,_e
1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact an authohzed service center/
department.
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.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
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.
g. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2, Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/raplace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec_ons.
3, Replace regulator,
4, Replace aitamator,
1. Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.
2. Replace motion ddve belt.
3. Purge transmission.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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