Snapper 500Z manual Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems, Streaking

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Troubleshooting

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 ZERO-TURN Riding Mower 26HP Zero-Turn RidersDate Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Operator SafetyOperator Safety Read the ManualSlope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Fuel and Maintenance Retaining WALLS, DROP-OFFS, and WaterEnclosed Areas Wear hearing protection when operating this machine General OperationTransporting and Storage Ignition System Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsEmissions Mow across slopes, not up and downService and Maintenance Service & MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Safety Decals Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks North American Safety IconsFeatures and Controls Features and ControlsIdentification Numbers Control Functions Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Ground Speed Control LeversFeatures & Controls Operation General Operating SafetyOperation Checks Before StartingSeat Adjustment Check Tire PressuresTire Pressure Mowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Stopping the Rider Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it toStarting the Engine Pushing the Rider By HandZero Turn Driving Practice Forward Travel PracticeForward Reverse Travel Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing TurnsHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Attaching a TrailerProper Mulching Engine Speed & Ground Speed for MulchingMaintenance Schedule Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Safety Items Before Every SpringFuel Filter Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Change Oil & FilterOil LubricationGrease Lubricating the Front CastersChange Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter Number Check / Fill Transmission OilTransmission Oil Filter Change Servicing The Mower Blades Inspecting the Mower BladesNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Reinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade NailGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment 375 0,95 cmReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Return-to-Neutral Adjustment Jam Nuts Neutral Return RodAdjustment is required continue with Step Deck Rod Timing AdjustmentDeck Leveling Adjustment 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 CompartmentCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch Temporary Storage 30 Days Or Less StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysTroubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingEngine SpecificationsDimensions ChassisSlope LineIndentification Surface Vertical a with Edge this AlignPage Page Page Tractor Product SpecificationsCommon Service Parts Mower Deck

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