Poulan 271150 User Manual - Page 28

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. CORRECTION 1. Remove obstruction. 2. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Contact a qualified service center/department. Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Worn, 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. 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. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual. 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) 1. Switch is "OFF". 1. Turn switch "ON". 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). 3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connec- tions. 5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse. Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. 1. Replace battery. 2. Check/clean all connec- tions. 3. Replace regulator. 4. Replace alternator. Engine "backfires" 1. Engine throttle control not when turning set at "SLOW" position engine "OFF" for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 1. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 28