Snapper HZT21481BV Troubleshooting, Problem, Probable Cause, Corrective Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Will

1.

Blade engagement switch in the "ON" position.

1.

Move blade engagement switch to "OFF".

Not Start

2.

Park brake not set or Operator not seated.

2.

Set park brake and Operator in Operator Seat.

 

3.

Motion Controls not in Neutral Lock Position.

3.

Place Motion Controls in Neutral Lock Position.

 

4.

Fuel tank empty.

4.

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel or switch tanks.

 

5.

Engine needs choking.

5.

Move choke control to "CHOKE" position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

6.

Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

 

7.

Battery weak or dead.

7.

Service battery.

 

8.

Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch.

8.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Stalls

1.

Operator not in seat.

1.

Sit in operator's seat.

After Running

2.

Choke control in the "CHOKE" position.

2.

Move choke control to "OFF" position.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

3.

Fill with fuel to proper level or switch tanks.

 

4.

Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty.

4.

Clean free of all debris.

 

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 Power

1.

Excessive load on engine.

1.

Lessen load.

 

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 & air intake screen exces-

4.

Clean cooling fins, air intake screen of all debris.

 

sively 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. Throttle control set too "FAST".

1.

Set throttle control to "SLOW" and allow engine to idle.

When Turned To

 

 

Then, turn key to "OFF".

"STOP"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive Vibration

1.

Damaged or bent mower blades.

1.

Service mower blade(s).

 

2.

Loose blade components.

2.

Service and tighten loose parts.

 

3.

Worn or damaged components.

3.

Inspect all belts and pulleys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).

4.

Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.

 

 

 

 

 

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