Snapper 301318BE Loss Of Traction, Blades Not Cutting, Cutting Grass, Improperly, Poor Grass

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

Rider Will Not Move

1. Drive disc worn or damaged.

1.

Replace drive disc.

Loss Of Traction

2. Rubber drive disc is not tracking properly on

2. Adjust rubber drive disc.

 

 

drive disc.

 

 

 

3.

Tapered axle bolt and nut missing.

3. Replace with SNAPPER tapered bolt & nut.

 

4.

Axle bearing seized.

4.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

5.

Insufficient lubrication in chain case or

5.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

 

transmission/differential.

 

 

Blade(s) Not Cutting

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

1. Move lever to the “ON” position.

 

2.

Mower belt slipping.

2.

Adjust or replace mower belt.

 

3.

Cutting blade is dull, worn or damaged.

3.

Sharpen or replace cutting blade.

Cutting Grass

1. Uneven tire pressure.

1.

Bring to proper pressure. 12 PSI front tire

Improperly

 

 

 

& 12 PSI rear tire.

 

2.

Cutting height too low or high.

2.

Adjust cutting height.

 

3.

Engine speed too slow.

3.

Move throttle control to “FAST” position.

 

4.

Forward speed too fast.

4.

Move transmission shift lever to a slower

 

 

 

 

speed.

 

5.

Terraced cut, side to side.

5.

Adjust side to side level

 

6.

Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.

6.

Adjust front to rear pitch.

 

7.

Cutting blade(s) dull or damaged.

7.

Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade(s).

 

8.

Mower belt slipping.

8.

Adjust tension or replace mower belt.

Poor Grass

1. Engine speed too slow.

1.

Move throttle control to “FAST” position.

Discharge

2. Forward speed too fast.

2.

Move transmission shift lever to a slower

 

 

 

 

speed.

 

3.

Grass is wet.

3.

Mow when grass is dry.

 

4.

Excessively dull, worn or damaged blade(s).

4.

Service mower blade

 

5.

Build up of grass clippings and debris under

5.

Clean the underside of deck.

 

 

deck.

 

 

 

6.

Improper blade installed on deck.

6.

Install proper SNAPPER blades.

Oil Leaking

1. Leaking chain case or differential plugs.

1.

Verify plugs are not cracked & are in good

 

 

 

 

shape. Check gaskets.

 

2.

Leaking engine block.

2.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

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Contents Manual No -7008 REV , 8/20/99 Rear Engine Riding Mower SeriesImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Control Panel IntroductionNomenclature PRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment 2.2.1. Front to Rear AdjustmentOn Next Starting & Operation Engine Electric StartStarting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Manual Start Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower BladeMower Blade Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. EngineCutting Height Adjustment Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park BrakeDo not park machine on slopes Service After First 5 Hours Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower BladeChange Engine OIL Interlock System Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltService Brake / Park Brake Blade BrakeLubrication Grease Fittings Service Every 25 Operating HoursBattery Fluid Level Clean Mower DeckLeft Rear Axle Bearing Grease Fitting Storage OUT of Season Service Annually 3.4.1. EngineFuel Filter Every TWO YearsBlade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairMower Deck & Component Adjustments Mower Deck Adjustment Front to Rear Levelness 28, & 33 DecksFront to Rear Levelness 30 Decks Wheel Brake Adjustment Brake Cable Chain Case Loosen JAM Nuts Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear LimitsBeltfigure 4.25 Guide Mower Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Replacement Belt RemovalBattery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Testing Battery ServiceBattery Storage NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from cartonSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Stop Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionImproperly Loss Of TractionBlades Not Cutting Cutting GrassTo be Performed Pages Subject Service ReferenceMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Maintenance Parts Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Rear Engine Riding Mower Series