Snapper HZS14331BVE, HZS14381BVE, HZS15421KVE, HZS15422KVE, HZS18482BVE Trouble Shooting on Next

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

4.4.6.BATTERY TESTING

Battery Condition Chart

 

State of Charge

Syringe Hydrometer

Digital Voltmeter

Five Ball Hydrometer

100%

Charged w/ Sulfate Stop

1.280

12.80v

Five Balls Floating

100%

Charged

1.265

12.60v

Four Balls Floating

75% Charged

1.210

12.40v

Three Balls Floating

50% Charged

1.160

12.10v

Two Balls Floating

25% Charged

1.120

11.90v

One Ball Floating

0% Charged

Less than 1.100

Less than 11.80v

Zero Balls Floating

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

Starter Will Not Crank

1. Battery dead.

1.

Service battery.

 

Engine

2. Blown fuse.

2.

Replace fuse.

 

 

3.

Electrical connections loose or corroded.

3. Clean and check connections for good contact.

 

 

4.

Defective ignition switch.

4.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

 

5.

Blade engagement switch in the “ON” position.

5. Move blade engagement switch to “OFF”.

 

 

6.

Park brake not engaged.

6.

Engage park brake.

 

 

7.

Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch.

7.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

 

8.

Faulty engine starter.

8.

Replace engine starter.

 

 

9.

Faulty starter solenoid

9.

Replace starter solenoid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Will Crank But

1. Fuel tank empty or fuel shut-off valve closed.

1.

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel & open fuel valve.

 

Not Start

2. Engine needs choking.

2.

Move choke control to “CHOKE” position.

 

 

3.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

3.

Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

 

 

4.

Battery weak or dead.

4.

Service battery.

 

 

5.

Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch.

5.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

Engine Will Not Start

1. Blade engagement switch in the “ON” position.

1. Move blade engagement switch to “OFF”.

 

Using Recoil Starter

2. Park brake not engaged.

2.

Engage park brake.

 

 

3.

Fuel tank empty or fuel shut-off valve closed..

3.

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel & open fuel valve.

 

 

4.

Engine needs choking.

4.

Move choke control to “CHOKE” position.

 

 

5.

Blown Fuse.

5.

Replace with new 20 AMP fuse.

 

 

6.

Faulty relay switch.

6.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

 

7.

Faulty parking brake or blade switch.

7.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

Engine Stalls After

1. Operator not in seat.

1.

Sit in operator’s seat.

 

Running

2. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position.

2.

Move choke control to “OFF” position.

 

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

3.

Fill with fuel to proper level.

 

 

4.

Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty.

4.

Clean free of all debris.

 

 

5.

Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.

5.

Service spark plug.

 

 

6.

Fuel filter stopped up.

6.

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

7.

Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

7.

Drain and clean fuel system.

 

Engine Loses Power

1. Excessive load on engine.

1.

Lessen load.

 

 

2.

Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty

2.

Clean or replace filters.

 

 

3.

Spark plug faulty.

3.

Service spark plug.

 

 

4.

Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

4.

Drain and clean fuel system.

 

 

5.

Debris build up on engine cooling screen.

5.

Clean all debris from engine cooling screen.

 

Engine Backfires When

1. Throttle control set too “FAST”.

1. Set throttle control to “SLOW” and allow engine

to

Excessive Vibration

1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blades.

1.

Service mower blade(s).

 

 

2.

Loose blade components.

2.

Service and tighten loose parts.

 

 

3.

Loose or missing airlift (if equipped).

3.

Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.

 

 

4.

Lumpy or frayed belt

4.

Replace belt.

 

 

5.

Bent Idler, stationary or spindle pulley

5.

Replace pulley.

 

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Contents Manual No -6352 REV , 8/23/99 Yard CruiserImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Right Console View Left Console ViewIntroduction NomenclaturePRE-START Check List Operating InstructionsOn Next Starting & Operation Engine Electric StartMower Blade Engine Manual StartStopping Wheel DriveDo not park machine on slopes Cutting Height AdjustmentChange Engine OIL Service After First 5 HoursCheck Mower Blade Single Blade DeckHZS Model Series 1 Footrest Shown Service Every 25 Operating Hours 3.3.1. EngineImportant 48 Decks Only Mower Components 5. Mower Blade Spindle LubricationMower Deck Linkage Lubrication Yard Cruiser Lubrication 1. Front Wheel BearingsAnnually END of Each Season Engine Air Filter Oil Filter Engine Oil TransaxleStorage OUT of Season Mower Drive Belt Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairBelt Replacement Belt RemovalMower Deck Adjustment Levelness Front or Rear View of Deck Triple Blade DeckBlade Brake Adjustments & Repair Twin Blade Deck Front or Rear View of DeckDeck Shown Front to Rear Deck Pitch 33 DeckWheel Brake Adjustment Mower Blade REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 4.3.1. Blade Wear LimitsMower Deck Timing ROD Battery Battery Removal Blade ReplacementBattery Installation 1. Slide battery into battery cradle Blade SharpeningBattery Storage Battery ServiceNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery TestingTrouble Shooting on Next Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionLoss Of Traction MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PartsService Performed Each 100USE HRS Season Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes REV , 8/23/99 Manual No

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