Snapper 421823BVE, 422023BVE Loss Of Traction, Blades Not Cutting, Cutting Grass, Improperly

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

 

Rider Will Not Move

1. Drive disc worn or damaged.

Loss Of Traction

2. Rubber drive disc is not tracking properly on

 

 

drive disc.

 

3.

Tapered axle bolt and nut missing.

 

4.

Axle bearing seized.

 

5.

Insufficient lubrication in chain case or

 

 

transmission/differential.

Blade(s) Not Cutting

1. Blade engagement lever in the “OFF” position.

 

2.

Mower belt slipping.

 

3.

Cutting blade is dull, worn or damaged.

Cutting Grass

1. Uneven tire pressure.

Improperly

 

 

 

2.

Cutting height too low or high.

 

3.

Engine speed too slow.

 

4.

Forward speed too fast.

 

 

 

 

5.

Terraced cut, side to side.

 

6.

Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.

 

7.

Cutting blade(s) dull or damaged.

 

8.

Mower belt slipping.

Poor Grass

1. Engine speed too slow.

Discharge

2. Forward speed too fast.

 

 

 

 

3.

Grass is wet.

 

4.

Excessively dull, worn or damaged blade(s).

 

5.

Build up of grass clippings and debris under

 

 

deck.

 

6.

Improper blade installed on deck.

Oil Leaking

1. Leaking chain case or differential plugs.

 

 

 

 

2.

Leaking engine block.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.Replace drive disc.

2.Adjust rubber drive disc.

3.Replace with SNAPPER tapered bolt & nut.

4.Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

5.Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

1.Move lever to the “ON” position.

2.Adjust or replace mower belt.

3.Sharpen or replace cutting blade.

1.Bring to proper pressure. 12 PSI front tire

&12 PSI rear tire.

2.Adjust cutting height.

3.Move throttle control to “FAST” position.

4.Move transmission shift lever to a slower speed.

5.Adjust side to side level.

6.Adjust front to rear pitch.

7.Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade(s).

8.Adjust tension or replace mower belt.

1.Move throttle control to “FAST” position.

2.Move transmission shift lever to a slower speed.

3.Mow when grass is dry.

4.Service mower blade.

5.Clean the underside of deck.

6.Install proper SNAPPER blades.

1.Verify plugs are not cracked & are in good shape. Check gaskets.

2.Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

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Contents Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Important Safety Instructions From Previous ColumnSafe Handling of Gasoline Towing Table of Contents Introduction NomenclatureOPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation Engine Electric Start On NextStarting & Operation Engine Manual StartStarting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower Blade Wheel DriveStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. Engine Mower BladeDo not park the machine on slopes Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park Brake Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideService After First 5 Hours Change Engine OIL Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower BladeService After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive Belt Service Brake / Park BrakeTOP View of Belt Routing Blade BrakeService Every 25 Operating Hours Engine Must not Start ifEngine should Start if Engine and Blades Must Stop ifBattery Fluid Level Clean Mower DeckDo not Overfill Mower Deck LevelnessMower Blade Spindle Lubrication From Previous Rear Axle Bearing LubricationService Annually EngineFuel Filter Every TWO YearsStorage OUT of Season Removing Fuel TankEngine Adjustments & Repair Mower Drive Belt AdjustmentBlade Brake Adjustment To 3-1/4Side To Side Levelness Mower Deck & Component Adjustments Blade Brake AdjustmentMower Deck Adjustment Front to Rear Levelness Service BRAKE/PARK Brake Adjustment Adjustment From Previous Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear LimitsBelt Removal Blade Drive Belt ReplacementBlade Sharpening Belt Replacement Battery Battery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Corrective Action Problem Probable CauseStop Loss Of Traction Blades Not CuttingCutting Grass ImproperlySubject Service Reference To be Performed PagesYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Rear Engine Riding Mower Series