Snapper ERZT20441BVE2 manual Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service, Troubleshooting the Rider

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

TROUBLESHOOTING

While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.

The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and remedies.

See the information on the following pages for instruc- tions on how to perform most of these minor adjustments and service repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these procedures can be performed for you by your local authorized dealer.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the rider or mower only when the engine is stopped and the parking brake engaged. Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the plug before beginning the maintenance, to prevent accidental starting of the engine.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Engine will not turnover or start.

1.

Motion control levers not

1. Lock motion control levers in neutral

 

 

in neutral lock positions.

lock positions.

 

2.

PTO (electric clutch) switch

2. Place in OFF position.

 

 

in ON position.

 

 

3.

Out of fuel.

3. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill

 

 

 

the fuel tank.

 

4.

Fuel valve closed.

4. Open fuel valve.

 

5.

Engine flooded.

5. Open the choke.

 

6.

Gas is old or stale.

6. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.

 

7.

Battery terminals require

7. Clean the battery terminals.

 

 

cleaning.

 

 

8.

Battery discharged or dead.

8. Recharge or replace.

 

9.

Wiring loose or broken.

9. Visually check wiring & replace broken or

 

 

 

frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.

 

10.

Solenoid or starter motor faulty.

10. Repair or replace. See authorized dealer

 

11.

Safety interlock switch

11. Replace as needed. See authorized

 

 

faulty.

service dealer.

 

12.

Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled

12. Clean and gap or replace.

 

 

or incorrectly gapped.

See engine manual.

 

13.

Water in fuel.

13. Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.

 

14.

Fuse(s) blown.

14. Replace blown fuse(s).

 

 

 

 

Engine starts hard or runs poorly.

1.

Fuel mixture too rich.

1. Clean air filter. Check the choke.

 

2.

Spark plug faulty, fouled, or

2. Clean and gap or replace.

 

 

incorrectly gapped.

(See engine manual.)

 

3.

Fuel filter dirty.

3. Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

Engine knocks.

1.

Low oil level.

1. Check/add oil as required.

 

2.

Using wrong grade oil.

2. See engine manual.

 

 

 

 

Excessive oil consumption.

1.

Engine running too hot.

1. Clean engine fins, blower screen and

 

 

 

air cleaner.

 

2.

Using wrong weight oil.

2. See engine manual.

 

3.

Too much oil in crankcase.

3. Drain excess oil.

 

 

 

 

Engine exhaust is black.

1.

Dirty air filter.

1. Replace air filter. See engine manual.

 

2.

Engine choke control

2. Open choke control.

 

 

is in closed position.

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Safety Rules and Information Towing Identification Numbers CE Identification TAG MarkingsSafety Decals Safety DecalsSafety Interlock System Operational Safety ChecksMotion Control Levers Control FunctionsChoke Seat Adjustment Knobs Ignition SwitchPTO Switch Mower Cutting Height Adjustment LeverGeneral Operating Safety Checks Before StartingPushing the Rider by Hand Starting the EngineStopping the Rider & Engine MowingForward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnAttaching a Trailer Mower Removal InstallationRemoval Installation Regular Maintenance Before Every Spring Each Hours 100 250 Fall UseLubrication GreaseService Interval Every 10 Hours or As Required Servicing the Mower BladesChecking / Adding Fuel Engine MaintenanceCheck Tire Pressures Fuel FilterCleaning the Battery and Cables Battery MaintenanceStorage Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Troubleshooting the MowerSpeed Balancing Adjustment Seat AdjustmentsMotion Control Lever Adjustment Seat Position AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Motion Control Lever Friction AdjustmentRoller BAR Adjustment Neutral Adjustments Front Suspension Adjustment Select Models Parking Brake AdjustmentBrake Adjustment PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake CheckMower Deck Leveling Orient Blades Side-to-SideRoller BAR Leveling Deck Timing ROD AdjustmentIf Equipped Transmission Drive Belt Replacement Battery ChargingMower Belt Replacement PRY Belts Over PulleysFuse Replacement Engine CE Compliance Specifications TransmissionsDimensions ChassisMaintenance Items Replacement PartsTechnical Manuals