Snapper LT150H331BV, LT150H38IBV, WLT150H38IBV, WLT170H38IBV Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

Starter Will Not

1. Battery dead.

1.

Service battery.

Crank Engine

2. Blown fuse.

2.

Replace fuse.

 

3.

Electrical connections loose or corroded.

3.

Clean and check connections for good contact.

 

4.

Defective ignition switch.

4.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Starter Spins without engaging.

5.

Release Start key and repeat attempt. If starter

 

 

 

 

continues to spin contact Engine Dealer.

Engine Will Not

1. Blade engagement switch in the “ON”

1.

Move blade engagement switch to “OFF”.

Start

 

position.

 

 

 

2.

Park brake not set.

2.

Set park brake.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

3.

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.

 

4.

Engine needs choking.

4.

Move engine speed control to “CHOKE”.

 

5.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

5.

Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

 

6.

Battery weak or dead.

6.

Service battery.

 

7.

Faulty interlock switch.

7.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

Engine Stalls After

1. Operator not in seat.

1.

Sit in operator’s seat.

Running

2. Engine speed control in the “CHOKE”

2.

Move engine speed control to “FAST”.

 

position.

 

 

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

3.

Fill with fuel to proper level.

 

4.

Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner

4.

Clean free of all debris.

 

dirty.

 

 

 

5.

Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.

5.

Service spark plug.

 

6.

Fuel filter stopped up.

6.

Replace fuel filter.

 

7.

Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

7.

Drain and clean fuel system.

Engine Loses

1. Excessive load on engine.

1.

Lessen load by slowing ground speed.

Power

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.

2.

Clean or replace filters.

 

3.

Engine oil level low.

3.

Fill with engine oil to proper level.

 

4.

Engine cooling fins and air screens

4.

Clean free of all debris.

 

excessively dirty.

 

 

 

5.

Spark plug faulty.

5.

Service spark plug.

 

6.

Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

6.

Drain and clean fuel system.

Engine Backfires

1. Engine speed control set too “FAST”.

1. Set engine speed control to “SLOW” and allow

When Turned To

 

 

engine to idle. Then, turn key to “OFF”.

“STOP”

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1. Damaged or bent mower blades.

1.

Service mower blade(s).

Vibration

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Loose blade components.

2.

Service and tighten loose parts.

 

3.

Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).

3.

Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.

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Contents Model Number Explanation 150Protection Against Tipovers Protection for ChildrenPreparation Maintenance OperationTable of Contents Components ControlsPRE-START Checklist OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentStarting & Operation Starting Engine OFFStarting Mower Blade Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel DriveStopping Wheel Drive Stopping Stopping Mower Blade Setting Park BrakeCutting Height Adjustment Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideChange Engine OIL Service After First 5 HoursIntroduction Check Blade BrakeCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Service Every 25 Operating Hours Check EngineCheck Mower Blade Check 38 Deck Drive BeltMower Components Tractor LubricationService Annually Service Annually 3.4.2. Fuel Filter From Previous Service Annually 3.4.2. Fuel FilterSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairDeck Blade Brake Adjustment Blade Belt Adjustment 38 Deck Blade Belt Adjustment 33 DeckOn next Adjusting Mower Blade 33 Deck from previous Side View of DeckDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD Deck Level Adjustment Side to SideDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector Plates From previousFront of Tractor Tractor Drive Components Brake Adjustment Deck Level Adjustment Front to RearRear to Front View of Deck Steering Adjustment Shifter AdjustmentMounting Standard Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear LimitsNinja Blade Wear Limits Ninja Blade SharpeningMower Blade Replacement Traction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck RemovalTraction drive belt removal Traction drive belt replacement View from Underneath TractorDeck Drive Belt Battery Service Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Battery StorageBattery Testing NEW Battery PreparationAvailable Accessories Available LT150H33IBV LT150H38IBV AccessoriesSchematic Wiring Harness P.N LT150H38HKV Schematic Wiring Harness P.NLT150H33IBV & LT150H38IBV Troubleshooting Guide Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionTroubleshooting Guide WLT150H38IBV Tractor Drive Belts Mower BladesNinja WLT170H38IBVYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Service Notes Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series

LT150H33IBV, LT150H38IBV, WLT150H38IBV, WLT170H38IBV, LT150H331BV, LT150H38IBV, WLT150H38IBV, WLT170H38IBV specifications

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