Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro 380ZX Operator's Manual

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Problem
The engine will not start.
The starter does not turn the engine over.
The engine runs rough.

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Cause
Blade lever is engaged.
Steering controls are not locked in neutral
position.
Driver is not sitting in driver's seat.
Parking brake is not activated.
Battery is dead.
Contamination in carburetor or fuel line.
Fuel supply is closed or tap for fuel tank is in
wrong position.
Clogged fuel filter or fuel line.
Dead battery.
Poor contacts on the battery terminal cable
connections.
Fuse blown.
Ignition system faulty.
Fault in the starter safety circuit. See Checking the
Safety System in the Maintenance section.
Faulty carburetor.
Choke control used with warm engine.
Defective valves.
Defective piston, cylinder, piston ring, or
cylinder head seal.
Cylinder head bolts are loose.
Clogged fuel filter or jet.
Clogged ventilation valve on fuel cap.
Fuel tank nearly empty.
Fouled spark plug.
Spark plug is loose.
Defective ignition cable.
Defective spark plug electrode.
Defective spark plug connection.
Rich fuel mixture or fuel-air mixture.
Wrong fuel type.
Water in fuel.
Clogged air filter.
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