Snapper 355Z manual Troubleshooting Warning, Troubleshooting the Rider

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TroubleshootingWARNING

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.

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 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 / Steering Control	3.	Move Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers
		Levers not in the NEUTRAL position.		to the 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 OPERATOR’S Manual Where to Find Us Mower EngineDate Purchased Table of Contents Safety Operating Safety Read the ManualChildren Slope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Fuel and Maintenance Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and WaterEnclosed Areas Transporting and Storage Wear hearing protection when operating this machineGeneral Operation Important cautions or warnings which must be followedChildren Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units EmissionsService and Maintenance Service & MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Safety Decals 5100093 DecalOperational Safety Checks Identification Tags North American ModelsSafety Icons Abcde KLM no PqrstAssembly Parts Bag ContentsInstall the Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers Lever Alignment AdjustmentAs shown in Figure Repeat process for other side of unit Seat & Safety Switch Assembly Seat AdjustmentSeat Position Adjustment Charge The Battery Battery Safety RulesHow to Prepare the Engine Check Tire PressuresTire Pressure Control Functions Features and ControlsIgnition Switch Ground Speed / Steering Control LeversMower Height of Cut Adjustment PTO SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Hour MeterGeneral Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting Stopping the Rider and Engine Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it toStarting the Engine Pushing the Rider by HandForward Travel Practice Zero-Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing TurnsInstall the roller bar connecting rod M and the hair pin Mower Removal and InstallationInstallation Reinstall the mower deck guardsHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing When and How Often to MowMowing Patterns Always start mowing on a smooth, level areaProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerRider Maintenance Items MaintenanceSafety Items Engine Maintenance ItemsOil LubricationGrease Control handle pivots Discharge chute hingeNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Servicing The Mower BladesInspecting the Mower Blades Mower blade is bent or brokenReinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade NailEngine Maintenance Adding Fuel Fuel FilterChange Engine Oil & Filter Change Engine Oil & Filter Oil Drain Tube Oil Filter CapOil Type 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil Check / Fill Transmission OilTransmission Oil Filter Change Change Interval Every 200 HoursBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and Cables Battery ChargingStorage Speed Balancing Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake CheckPerform these adjustments on a flat level surface Mower Deck LevelingMower Belt Replacement Belts Over PulleysHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Reinstall the PTO drive beltTroubleshooting Warning Troubleshooting the RiderRider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingEngine Power Rating Information SpecificationsProduct Specifications 355ZB2654Indentification Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Warranty