Snapper 24 HP manual Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service, Troubleshooting the Rider

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING

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

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.

Out of fuel.

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

 

 

 

the fuel tank.

 

4.

Engine flooded.

4. Move choke control to closed position.

 

5.

Fuse blown.

5. Replace fuse.

 

6.

Battery terminals require

6. Clean the battery terminals

 

 

cleaning.

 

 

7.

Battery discharged or dead.

7. Recharge or replace.

 

8.

Wiring loose or broken.

8. Visually check wiring & replace broken or

 

 

 

frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.

 

9.

Solenoid or starter motor faulty.

9. Repair or replace. See authorized dealer

 

10.

Safety interlock switch

10. Replace as needed. See authorized

 

 

faulty.

service dealer.

 

11.

Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled

11. Clean and gap or replace.

 

 

or incorrectly gapped.

See engine manual.

 

12.

Water in fuel.

12. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.

 

13.

Gas is old or stale.

13. 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 24HP Zero-Turn RidersDate Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Safety Rules & InformationSlope Operation Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water General Operation Safety Rules and Information Slope OperationService & Maintenance Safe Handling of GasolineIdentification Numbers Safety Decals Safety DecalsNorth American Models CE Export ModelsSafety Interlock System North American Models only Safety Interlock SystemExport Models only Safety Interlock System Operational Safety ChecksSafety Icons North American Safety IconsCE Export Safety Icons ServicingFeatures & Controls Control FunctionsPTO Switch Seat Adjustment LeverHour Meter Transmission Oil FillChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation Pushing the Rider by Hand Starting the EngineStopping the Rider and Engine Zero Turn Driving Practice Smooth TravelForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnExecuting Turns TurningRemoval Mower Removal InstallationInstallation Mowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingWhen and How Often to Mow Mowing MethodsMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast MowingAttaching a Trailer Proper MulchingCheck Transmission Oil Change Transmission Oil Filter Regular MaintenanceBefore Every Spring Each Hours 100 200 Fall Use Lubrication GreaseOil Arm PivotInspecting the Mower Blades Servicing the Mower BladesRemoving the Mower Blade Reinstalling the Mower Blades Sharpening the Mower BladeBalancing the Mower Blades NailCheck Tire Pressures Adding FuelFuel Filter Tire PressureEngine Maintenance Change Engine OIL & FilterChange Interval Every 200 Hours Check / Fill Transmission OILTransmission OIL Filter Change Storage Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingSeat Position Adjustment Seat AdjustmentGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Suspension Adjustment A. Front Shock Adjustment CollarPTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake CheckMower Deck Leveling Orient Blades Side-to-SideMower Belt Replacement Roller BAR Leveling Select ModelsHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Battery ChargingSpecifications Technical ManualsPage Product Quick Specs Belts and Blades Tractor

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