Snapper GM2515KAW, FB15250KW, BC25BE, BC25H, GM2513H, GM2513BS Troubleshooting Adjustment, & Service

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Troubleshooting,

Adjustment, & Service

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Engine will not turnover or start.

1.

PTO lever in the engaged position.

Place in disengaged position.

 

2.

Out of fuel.

If the engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the

 

 

 

fuel tank.

 

3.

Engine flooded.

Disengage choke.

 

4.

Battery terminals require cleaning.

See Battery Maintenance Section.

 

5.

Clogged fuel filter.

Turn off fuel and replace filter.

 

6.

Battery discharged or dead.

Recharge or replace.

 

7.

Wiring loose or broken.

Visually check wiring & replace broken or frayed

 

 

 

wires. Tighten loose connections.

 

8.

Solenoid or starter motor faulty.

See your dealer.

 

9.

Safety interlock switch faulty

See your dealer.

 

10.

Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or

Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual.

 

 

incorrectly gapped.

 

 

11.

Water in fuel.

Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel. Replace fuel filter.

 

12.

Gas is old or stale.

Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel. Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

Engine will not stay running while

1.

Safety bar on handlebar assembly

Press and hold safety bar wile operating unit

operating machine

 

released with blade clutch engaged.

 

 

2.

Safety bar not fully depressing

See your dealer.

 

 

safety switch.

 

 

3.

Choke staying on.

Throttle down slightly after starting to disengage

 

 

 

automatic choke.

 

4.

Low or no fuel.

Add fuel.

 

5.

Fuel valve shut off.

Turn fuel valve on.

 

 

 

 

Engine starts hard or runs poorly.

1.

Fuel mixture too rich.

Clean air filter. Check choke adjustment

 

2.

Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled,

Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual.

 

 

or incorrectly gapped.

 

 

3.

Choke engaged.

Throttle down slightly after starting to disengage

 

 

 

automatic choke.

 

4.

Fuel filter dirty.

Replace fuel filter.

 

5.

Air filter dirty.

Replace air filter.

 

 

 

 

Engine knocks.

1.

Low oil level.

Check/add oil as required.

 

2.

Using wrong grade oil.

See engine manual.

Excessive oil consumption.

1.

Engine running too hot.

 

2.

Using wrong weight oil.

 

3.

Too much oil in crankcase.

Clean engine fins, blower screen and air cleaner. See engine manual.

Drain excess oil.

Engine exhaust is black.

1.

Dirty air filter.

Replace air filter. See engine manual.

 

2.

Choke closed.

Open choke.

Engine runs, but mower will not drive.

1.Traction drive control not engaged. Engage traction drive control.

2.

Drive belt is broken.

See Drive Belt Replacement.

3.

Drive belt slips.

See cause and remedy below.

Engine stalls easily with

1.

Engine speed too slow.

Set to full throttle.

mower engaged.

2.

Ground speed too fast.

Slow down.

 

3.

Carburetor improperly adjusted.

See Engine Manual.

 

4.

Cutting height set too low.

Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during

 

 

 

first pass.

 

5.

Discharge chute jamming with

Cut grass with discharge pointing toward

 

 

cut grass.

previously cut area.

 

6.

Engine not up to operating

Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.

 

 

temperature.

 

 

7.

Starting mower in tall grass.

Start the mower in a cleared area.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents General Operation Safe Operation Practices for WALK-BEHIND MowersChildren Safety Rules and InformationService Slope OperationSafety Decals Safety Rules & InformationDecal Danger Flying Objects Decal WarningDecal Engine Throttle Control Decal Danger DismembermentControl Functions Features & ControlsTo Start Engine Starting the EngineEngaging the Transmission Before Starting EngineOperating the Mower To Propel Unit ForwardTo Propel Unit In Reverse To Disengage Cutting Blade ENGAGING/DISENGAGING the Cutting BladeStorage To Adjust Cutting HeightLubricate Rear Axle Shafts Regular MaintenanceService Interval Every 25 Hours LubricationCleaning the Battery and Cables All Models Except 9HP Regular MaintenanceBattery Service Cleaning the Battery and Cables 9HP ModelsRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Adjustment, & ServiceTroubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceSerial Number 012003001-Up Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & ServiceTravel Control Adjustment Serial NumberShut off engine before attempting this adjustment procedure Blade Clutch AdjustmentMower Belt Adjustment Blade Brake AdjustmentTraction Drive Belt Adjustment For S/N 0For S/N 071601076 up Mower Belt Replacement Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceMaintenance Items SpecificationsParts & Accessories Replacement PartsPage Products, Inc Macon Street/PO Box McDonough, GA

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