Snapper 5900700 manual Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems

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				Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
Problem	Cause		Remedy
Streaking.	1.	Blades are not sharp.	1.	Sharpen your blades.
	2.	Blades are worn down to far.	2.	Replace your blades.
	3.	Engine speed is too slow.	3.	Always mow at full throttle.
	4.	Ground speed is too fast.	4.	Slow down.
	5.	Deck is plugged with grass	5.	Clean out the mower.
	6.	Not overlapping cutting rows	6.	Overlap your cutting rows.
		enough.
	7.	Not overlapping enough when	7.	When turning your effective cutting width
		turning.		decreases–overlap more when turning.
Scalping.	1.	Lawn is uneven or bumpy.	1.	Roll or level the lawn.
	2.	Mower deck cutting height is	2.	Raise the cutting height.
		set too low.
	3.	Ground speed is too fast.	3.	Slow down.
	4.	Deck is not leveled correctly.	4.	Correctly level the deck.
	5.	Tire pressure is low or uneven	5.	Check and inflate the tires.
Stepped Cutting.	1.	Deck is not leveled correctly.	1.	Level the deck correctly.
	2.	Tires are not properly inflated.	2.	Check and inflate the tires.
	3.	Blades are damaged.	3.	Replace the blades.
	4.	Deck shell is damaged.	4.	Repair or replace the deck.
	5.	Mower spindle is bent or loose.	5.	Repair or replace the spindle.
	6.	Blades are installed incorrectly.	6.	Reinstall the blades correctly.

Uneven Cutting.	1.	Deck is not leveled correctly.	1.	Level the deck correctly.
	2.	Blades are dull or worn.	2.	Sharpen or replace the blades.
	3.	Blades are damaged.	3.	Replace the blades.
	4.	Deck is clogged with grass	4.	Clean out the deck.
		clippings.
	5.	Deck shell is damaged.	5.	Repair or replace the deck.
	6.	Mower spindle is bent or loose.	6.	Repair or replace the spindle.
	7.	Blades are installed incorrectly.	7.	Reinstall the blades correctly.
	8.	Tires are not properly inflated.	8.	Check and inflate the tires.
Stingers.	1.	Blades are not sharp or nicked.	1.	Sharpen your blades.
	2.	Blades are worn down too far.	2.	Replace your blades.
	3.	Engine speed is too slow.	3.	Always mow at full throttle.
	4.	Ground speed is too fast.	4.	Slow down.
	5.	Deck is plugged with grass.	5.	Clean out the mower.

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Contents Model Number Briggs & Stratton Power Products GroupDescription Date Purchased Table of Contents Children Operating SafetyRead the Manual Moving Parts Safety Rules & InformationSlope Operation Thrown Objects Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceOperation Do Not Periods of exposureSafe Handling of Gasoline Maintenance and StorageSafety Decals Operator SafetyOperational Safety Checks Safety Interlock SystemSafety Icons North American Safety IconsIdentification Numbers Features and ControlsIgnition Switch Features and ControlsControl Functions Forward Speed Control Lever Reverse Speed Control LeversFeatures & Controls Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation Pushing the Mower By Hand Check Tire PressuresTo Adjust the Cutting Range Cutting Height AdjustmentTo Adjust the Cutting Height Stopping the Mower Starting the EngineImpact Hazard To Move Backward See Figure Driving The MowerTo Move Forward and SET Forward Speed See Figure To make a right-hand turn See Figure To make a left-hand turn See FigureMowing Recommendations MowingHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Proper MulchingEngine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching How Much Grass to MulchHours Fall Check Unit for Loose Hardware Maintenance ScheduleSafety Items Before Every Spring Engine Maintenance Regular MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterGrease LubricationOil Lubricating the Front CastersTransmission Oil Filter Change Change Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter NumberCheck / Fill Transmission Oil Never weld or straighten bent mower blades Servicing The Mower BladesInspecting the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade Nail Reinstalling the Mower BladesTo Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel Neutral AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Snapper Pro dealer Parking Brake AdjustmentTo Level the Mower Deck Deck Leveling AdjustmentTo avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over Pulleys Mower Belt Replacement31,1 cm 12- 1/4Use extreme caution when removing this spring Transmission Drive Belt ReplacementReverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment Lock Nut Reverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment Starting After Long Term Storage Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysTroubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Problem Cause RemedyNot drive Troubleshooting the Mower DeckTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems TroubleshootingSpecifications SpecificationsEngine Power Rating Information 13 HP* KawasakiSlope Indentification Guide Page Page Page Snapper PRO Limited Warranty Product Specifications Common Service Parts