Snapper Your Comprehensive Guide to Lawn Mower Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Will Not

1.

Fuel tank empty.

 

1.

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.

Start Using

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Engine needs choking.

 

2.

Move choke control to “CHOKE” position.

Recoil Starter

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

 

3.

Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch.

4.

Contact authorized dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Park brake not engaged.

 

5.

Engage park brake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Ignition is in the OFF position.

 

6.

Turn ignition switch to the RUN position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Will Not

1.

Fuel tank empty.

 

1.

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.

Start Using

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Engine needs choking.

 

2.

Move choke control to “CHOKE” position.

Electric Starter

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

 

3.

Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch.

4.

Contact authorized dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Park brake not engaged.

 

5.

Engage park brake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Blown Fuse.

 

6.

Replace with new 20 AMP fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Faulty interlock module.

 

7.

Contact authorized dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Ignition is in the OFF position.

 

8.

Turn ignition switch to the START position.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Water, debris or staleReproductionfuel in fuel system. 4. Drain and clean fuel system. Replace filter.

 

9.Battery is weak or dead.

 

9.

Charge or replace with new battery.

 

 

 

 

 

10. Battery cables loose, broken disconnected or

10. Clean and co

ect battery cables. If broken, replace

 

corroded.

 

with new battery cables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

11. Faulty electric starter or starter solen

id.

11. Contact auth

r zed dealer.

 

 

 

 

12. Starter cable loose, broken or disconnected.

12. Connect s ar er cable. If broken, replace with new

 

 

 

 

starter able.

 

 

for

 

13. Electrical wiring harness disc nnec ed 13. Conne t or replace with new wiring harness.

 

broken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Stalls

1.

Operator not in seat.

 

1.

Sit in operator’s seat.

After Running

 

 

 

 

2.

Choke control in the “CHOKE” position.

2.

Move choke control to “OFF” position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

 

3.

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner di ty.

4.

Clean free of all debris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Spark plug defective or gap set im

e ly.

5.

Service spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Fuel filter restricted.

 

6.

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Water, debris or stale fu l in fu l system.

7.

Drain and clean fuel system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Loses

1.

Excessive load on engine.

 

1.

Lessen load.

 

Power

 

 

 

 

2.

Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.

2.

Clean or replace filters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Spark plug faulty.

 

3.

Service spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Debris build up on engine cooling screen.

5.

Clean all debris from engine cooling screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Backfires

1.

Throttle control set too “FAST”.

 

1.

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

When Turned To

 

 

 

Then, turn key to “OFF”.

“STOP”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

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

Service mower blade(s).

Vibration

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Loose blade components.

 

2.

Service and tighten loose parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Loose or missing air lift (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 Not For Manual No Rev. ‘-’Equipment EngineTable of Contents Operator Safety Protection for Children Protection against TipoversPreparation From Previous ColumnProtection against Tipovers Operation Safe Handling of GasolineTowing Maintenance Decal Identification Remove Battery Before StartingHeight of Cut Safety Panel Parking Brake Battery WarningReverse Lockout Features and Controls Park Brake Latch Fuel TankOperation Before Starting To avoid damaging the emissions systemOperation Starting and Operation Engine Electric StartCarefully Make certain the Blade Lever A, is OFF position Start, release the key, make sure the Clutch/Brake Pedal isHousing. Never allow rope to snap back Engine Manual StartReproduction Figu Engagi g the clutch/brake pedal Mower BladeWheel Drive Operation Stopping Engine Wheel Drive, BladeFigu 15 St ppi g the mower blade ProceCutting Height Adjustment Re 18 Cutting height adjustmentStopping Engine, Wheel Drive BladeReverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideAte blades in reverse. Stop BLADES, Look and see While backingMaintenance Maintenance Chart Tractor and Mower EngineMaintenance Service Engine Air CleanerCheck Mower Blade Change Engine OilBlade Brake Service Brake / Park BrakeCheck the Blade Drive Belt Safety Interlock System Checks Check EngineReverse Lockout Mechanism Lubrication Grease FittingsClean Mower Deck Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication Mower Deck LevelnessFront Wheel Bearing Lubrication Mower Blade Spindle LubricationAdditional engine service Rear Axle Bearing LubricationInspect for lubricant on the internal parts Replace with a new plugRepro Duction Avoi Damaging the emissions system Storage Out of SeasonFuel Filter Engine Adjustments and Repair Blade Brake AdjustmentAutomatic Blade Brake should stop the blades wi hin Re 31 Measuring blade brake clearanceMower Deck Adjustment Side-To-Side Levelness Mower Deck Adjustment Front-to-Rear LevelnessMower Drive Belt Adjustment Es ot have slack adjustmentRemove the mower drive belt cover. Refer to the sec Tion entitled Check Mower Drive BeltService Brake / Park Brake Adjustment Bottom of the housingRear Engine Rider Drive Components Measurement should be 3/4Mower Blade Replacement Blade Wear LimitsMower Drive Belt Replacement Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Ut ng f 30 inch decksBattery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Fig re 49 Battery connectionsCharge the battery. Refer to the section entitled Battery ChargingBattery Storage Troubleshooting Adjust side to side level Move lever to the on positionWarranty Warranty PeriodSlope Guide 2811524BV 2812524BVE 3014524BVE 3317524BVE Common Service PartsPower Rating

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