Snapper 500Z manual Troubleshooting Chart, Troubleshooting the Rider, Problem Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

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 instructions 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 tractor 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

Troubleshooting the Rider

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Engine will not turnover or start.

1.

Parking brake not engaged.

1.

Engage parking brake.

 

2.

PTO (electric clutch) switch

2.

Place in OFF position.

 

 

in ON position.

 

 

 

3.

Ground speed control levers

3.

Move ground speed control levers to

 

 

not in “NEUTRAL” position.

 

“NEUTRAL” position.

 

4.

Out of fuel.

4.

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

 

 

 

 

the fuel tank.

 

5.

Engine flooded.

5.

Move choke control to closed position.

 

6.

Fuse blown.

6.

Replace fuse.

 

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 & replace with fresh fuel.

 

14.

Gas is old or stale.

14.

Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine starts hard or runs poorly.

1.

Fuel mixture too rich.

1.

Clean air filter. Check choke adjustment.

 

2.

Spark plug faulty, fouled, or

2.

Clean and gap or replace.

 

 

incorrectly gapped.

 

(See engine manual.)

 

 

 

 

 

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 ZERO-TURN Riding Mower 26HP Zero-Turn RidersDate Purchased Table of Contents Operator Safety Operator SafetyOperating Safety Read the ManualThrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining WALLS, DROP-OFFS, and Water Fuel and MaintenanceEnclosed Areas General Operation Wear hearing protection when operating this machineTransporting and Storage Towed Equipment RIDE-ON Units EmissionsIgnition System Mow across slopes, not up and downService & Maintenance Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Safety Decals Safety Interlock System Operational Safety ChecksSafety Icons North American Safety IconsFeatures and Controls Features and ControlsIdentification Numbers Seat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchControl Functions Ground Speed Control LeversFeatures & Controls General Operating Safety OperationOperation Checks Before StartingCheck Tire Pressures Seat AdjustmentTire Pressure Foot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to Starting the EngineStopping the Rider Pushing the Rider By HandForward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Reverse Travel Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing TurnsMowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Attaching a Trailer Proper MulchingMulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Engine Speed & Ground Speed for MulchingRegular Maintenance Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Safety Items Before Every SpringEngine Maintenance Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Change Oil & FilterLubrication GreaseOil Lubricating the Front CastersCheck / Fill Transmission Oil Change Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter NumberTransmission Oil Filter Change Inspecting the Mower Blades Servicing The Mower BladesNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Reinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade NailSpeed Balancing Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment 375 0,95 cmReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Return-to-Neutral Adjustment Jam Nuts Neutral Return RodDeck Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Leveling AdjustmentAdjustment is required continue with Step Mower deckMower Belt Replacement 48 Deck Models To avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over PulleysHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Use extreme caution when removing this springBattery Maintenance Battery CompartmentBattery Service Checking Battery VoltageCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch Storage Starting After Long Term StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingSpecifications DimensionsEngine ChassisLine IndentificationSlope Surface Vertical a with Edge this AlignPage Page Page Product Specifications Common Service PartsTractor Mower Deck

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