Top 20 Poulan 42-Inch Steel Deck 17.5 HP Briggs & Stratton I/C Engine With 6 Speed Questions & Answers

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This model only has 1 spark plug. It is on the front of the engine, follow the plug wire to find it. The fuel filter is between the fuel tank and carburetor. If a new battery does not start the unit (first check the battery) you probably have a bad fuse. Located on the back side of the ignition switch. Trace the red wire and you will find it.

When it shuts off what is it losing?

Starters have a solenoid that engages the starter with the engine when you push the start/run control. If the starter will not turn off once the engine "catches" then there's a problem in the electronics that keeps power to the solenoid and therefore, the starter. You basically have to trace the wires back from the starter to see where they attach to the control, looking for a cut in the wire that would short it out to the chassis (that's not where it gets power because the chassis is usually ground) but damaged wiring is usually the easiest place to start because if you look carefully, its visible. If wiring looks good, then go to your starter controller whether keyed or pushbutton or electronic. Even though manufacturers usually leave service issues to local dealers, talking to a tech is free and you may find a good idea there if the ones I gave you take you deeper into the problem without solving it. The thing is Glenn, be patient and go slowly. Sometimes these electrical issues are tough to diagnose, so keep your eyes open and go step by step. I just finally solved an intermittent starter issue with a 2000 Expedition that took months to diagnose. Take your time and good luck! Chad I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/chad_65e28e99f5372e81

starter is dying,try jumping the solenoid terminals if it doesnt help,then get a starter

Check to see if you have a "solenoid valve" under the fuel bowl to ensure the engine is getting gas. The solenoid valve allows fuel to enter the fuel bowl. If it's partially open it could cause a problem. Next I would check the small pilot wheel that puts tension on the belt when you engage it. If that's corroded it won't turn, and as a result will keep the blade from turning and kill the engine.

carburetor is more than likely gummed up. you will have to remove carb and clean out jets. one way to check is to get starting fluid and spray into carb while someone cranks it and see if it runs. if it runs then the carb is dirty. and if it does not then check spark.

Torque is 250 in lbs; done in three steps. Recently changed by Briggs from 220 in lbs.

Make a drawing of the deck routing and pull the belt off the mower measure the width and length of the belt and order one on line or go to a mower shop with the belt and they can size it to the one you need. Do the same for the drive belt.

if the gas is filling up the cylinder oil level should be rising also - depends on how long it takes to leak into cylinder - bowl of carb should have a fuel cut off that might be stuck open and carb float must be leaking by also

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Well I am not sure if your lawnmower is similar to mine - when I want to engage the blades, I push the lever up and lock it in place. I just replaced my cable - took about an hour. On the other side of ther lever there is a cable attached that goes to the cam to engage the blades. You will need to look and see how it is secured at the lever and at the cam down where the blades are. Mine was pretty easy to remove - there was a tab that locked the cable to the lever frame where the lever is located. At the cam to engage the blades there was a pin that needed to be pulled out to release the cable. That was pretty much it. Look on the internet for a parts diagram of your particular lawnmower. You will need to include the mfg, and model - The parts diagram should show you where it's connected. Make sure you have the new part in hand before you start to work on it. If you don't, you may have to wait a day or two to get the part from a local supplier - if you're lucky they may have the part in stock. Another reason to get the parts diagram is the part numbers are listed for all parts - when you call for a part use the part number for the item you want to purchae. Hope this info helps.

us You can download manual from this site, it should have the belt diagram included.

Just about all the smaller type engines the alt. can be found under the flywheel. The alt is a combination of both the flywheel and the stator ( the electrical windings ) atached to the engine block under the flywheel. Watch out...if you use a vehicle to jump your tractor, it will fry the stator if you the jumper cables on after it initially starts!

Do a search on goggle for the make model and deck size and you can see the routing diagram.

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