I just got my Poulan Pro and my only issue is that it wont shift into reverse - any suggestions? Help
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John- The Automatic lever has forward and by moving lever to the side will go back into reverse, this is with the mower deck disengaged, to get it to go into reverse with the mower deck engaged the ignition key has to be in the proper setting, refer to owners manual for that info
582322
Make sure the blade rotation start is off. Mower will not operate in reverse with blade rotating lever in on position.
582323
I have had no problems with shifting. In fact I never even use the clutch/brake to engage reverse or forward. You may have an issue.
582324
Did you turn the ignition key back to left? It has a backup safety, also, when you put mower in reverse, push back on Stick and it backs up little faster, another safety feature.
582325
Make sure blade is off and I had trouble at first ! You have to push it hard in reverse ! It just took me time to get use to it .
582326
If the problem is that it stalls when shifted into reverse with the blades turning, the starter key must be in the position directly next to "off", rather than the position it returns to after starting. This is supposed to be a safety feature. If you are simply unable to shift into reverse, I would call the manufacturer.
1452891
Sorry I'm not much help. It works fine on my 20" Poulan Pro. I'm not familiar with your model, but if it is fairly new I wouldn't think it would be a problem.
1732381
Try putting it in upside down from the way the instructions say I put it the way it said at first and it would slide out from bottom, but I flipped and now it's great, and it will need a nice hard push for it to click so don't be afraid, but don't exaggerate on the force to get it to click.
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If adjustments are set correct there should not be a problem pulling the Lawn Boy 10634 in reverse when disengaging the drive. By contrast, I have had mowers with rear wheel drive that could not be adjusted sufficiently to be able to propel the mower up a moderate incline without causing too much resistance or drag when attempting to pull the mower back (in reverse direction).
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Do not assume that the chain was put on correctly at the factory, mine wasn't and it took me a while to figure out that it was put on backwards - so much for quality control. I would take the chain and bar off and reassemble it. Check to make sure the bar extender pin is in the hole in the bar. Good luck
1066253
I Have had this problem, and it is a very easy fix. Make sure that the black hose connector is inserted correctly into the canister (lever facing the primer button). I believe that when this piece is inserted backwards there are check valves that do not allow flow in the proper direction. This is a design flaw, it would be very easy to design the piece so it only fits in the canister in the correct orientation.
802040
On the first try, I accidentally had the fork turned around backwards. Make sure it's facing the right direction (look at the decals). That was the only problem I had. Hope this works for you!
1907905
I'm gonna say it's defective - I am aware of no way to manually change the direction, so I assume it must be wired in reverse.
271106
Hold each end and twist back on itself. Be firm, it will want to undo. Try a fewtimes and you will see how it wants to go
1634033
Mine is doing the same thing but it's under warrenty and I have sent it back twice now to be fixed , I got it back this past Friday and it still doesn't work they said they replaced the top housing where the flappers open and shut on top they allow it to go forward and reverse. This must be a big problem ugh
1989254
On the new model I believe there is a reverse option used to push slush down the hole once the hole is cut...Sounds stupid but I would check to make sure it's spinning in the correct direction...if it's not engaging the motor then I would check the safety switch on the handle and make sure it's not broken. (that happened on mine and I just removed the safety switch and it works just fine)
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Dear Andrew: Hold between your hands; twist in opposite directions. It will open. Load (nutmegs, or ...), and reverse the action. If this doesn't work, you shouldn't own one.
2032431
I only used it once when I got it last year but I believe just buy turning if off and then on again it reverses direction.
1935333
Check to make sure that the little switch for choosing forward or reverse isn't stuck right in the middle (the switch is right by the trigger. If it's right in the middle you won't be able to push the trigger.
752433
It's opposite rotation to normal. Push in the black button on the side to lock it up and loosen clockwise
103723
My mower is at a different location, but if you call poulan customer support they should be able to help you
2014546
Check your settings on your radio(throttle trim, steering trim, etc.) . Make sure they are all in the neutral position. Turn your radio on. Turn your esc on. It should arm and solve the problem. If it doesn't then either your motor leads are backward or your esc is one of the really cheap ones that for some reason runs backward unless you swap the motor leads, which will cause the same problem.