Manual for PB195H46YT - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Manual for PB195H46YT - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: Poulan PRO

Category: Lawn Mower

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Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:50 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2008-01-08

Warranty Summary

Poulan PRO warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser.
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To Start Engine:

  • Be sure freewheel control is in engaged position.
  • Sit on seat, depress brake, set parking brake.
  • Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED.
  • Move throttle to CHOKE position.
  • Turn ignition key to START and release.

To Stop:

  • To stop mower blades, disengage attachment clutch.
  • To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal.
  • To stop engine, move throttle to between half and full speed, turn ignition key to STOP.

To Move Forward and Backward:

  • Start tractor and release parking brake.
  • Depress forward or reverse drive pedal to move.

Troubleshooting and error codes

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Will not start 1. Out of fuel.
2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
3. Engine flooded.
4. Bad spark plug.
5. Weak or dead battery.
6. Dirty air filter.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Loose or damaged wiring.
10. Carburetor out of adjustment.
11. Engine valves out of adjustment.		 1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Recharge or replace battery.
6. Clean/replace air filter.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
9. Check all wiring.
10. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.
11. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Hard to start 1. Dirty air filter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
8. Engine valves out of adjustment.		 1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
6. Check all wiring.
7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.
8. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine will not turn over 1. Brake pedal not depressed.
2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).		 1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Troubleshooting and error codes

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Will not start 1. Out of fuel.
2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
3. Engine flooded.
4. Bad spark plug.
5. Weak or dead battery.
6. Dirty air filter.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Loose or damaged wiring.
10. Carburetor out of adjustment.
11. Engine valves out of adjustment.		 1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Recharge or replace battery.
6. Clean/replace air filter.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
9. Check all wiring.
10. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.
11. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Hard to start 1. Dirty air filter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
8. Engine valves out of adjustment.		 1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
6. Check all wiring.
7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.
8. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine will not turn over 1. Brake pedal not depressed.
2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).		 1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9. Contact an authorized service center/department.