Snapper HZT21481BV Troubleshooting, Problem, Probable Cause, Corrective Action, Loss Of Traction

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

Machine Will Not Move

1.

Motion Control Levers in the neutral "N" position.

1.

Move Motion Controls to desired speed position.

Loss Of Traction

2.

Hydro. Pumps in roll release setting.

2.

Tighten relief valves.

 

3.

Low transmission hydraulic oil level.

3.

Bring hydraulic oil to proper level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Parking Brake engaged.

4.

Move parking brake to disengaged position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Traction drive belt requires replacement.

5.

Replace traction drive belt.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade(s) Not Cutting

1.

Blade engagement switch in the "OFF" position.

1.

Move blade switch to the "ON" position.

 

2.

Mower belt slipping.

2.

Adjust or replace mower belt.

 

3.

Electric clutch not functioning.

3.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

Cutting Grass

1.

Uneven tire pressure.

1.

Bring to proper pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

Improperly

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 joystick 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 level.

 

7.

Cutting blade(s) dull or damaged.

7.

Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade(s).

 

8.

Blade belt slipping.

8.

Adjust or replace blade belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Check electric clutch.

9.

Adjust to proper specifications.

 

 

 

 

10. Check gearbox for damage.

10. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Poor Grass Discharge

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Move throttle control to "FAST" position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Forward speed too fast.

2.

Move joystick to a slower speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Grass is wet.

3.

Mow when grass is dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Excessively worn or damaged blade(s).

4.

Service mower blade(s).

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck.

5.

Clean deck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Improper blade(s) installed on deck.

6.

Install proper SNAPPER blades.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Blade(s) installed improperly on deck.

7.

Install blades properly.

Battery Will Not Charge

1.

Poor cable connections.

1.

Clean cables and battery terminals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Bad battery cell(s).

2.

Replace with new battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Faulty alternator.

3.

Contact engine manufacturer's dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Safety Instructions & Operators Manual for MID-MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIESMODELS HZT21481BVPROTECTION FOR CHILDREN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS PREPARATIONOPERATION SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINETOWING MAINTENANCETABLE OF CONTENTS 1.2 NOMENCLATURE Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION1.1 INTRODUCTION CATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED WEAR HEARING PROTECTION Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLSDANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTSCONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION IGNITION SWITCHDANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA3.1PRE-STARTCHECK LIST Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE 3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE 3.4.1. DRIVING MACHINE 3.3CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT3.4 OPERATION- MOTION CONTROLS 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 4.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS Section 4 - MAINTENANCE4.1INTRODUCTION 4.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADEFIGURE Deck shown with discharge raised 4.3AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 4.3.1. ENGINE4.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS 1. Mower Drive Belt 4.5ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON 4.4BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE4.5.1. ENGINE FIGURE Continued on next PageContinued On Next Page 4.6DECK REMOVALSection 4 - MAINTENANCE FIGURE Continued On Next Page Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.1NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTSSIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR FIGURE FIGURE5.3PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 5.3 TRACTION BELT TENSION 5.4TRACTION BELT REPLACEMENTFIGURE 5.6TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 5.7.2. BELT REPLACEMENT 5.9.2. BLADE SHARPENING 5.8ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.10BATTERY 5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL Battery Condition Chart 5.11HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONMachine Will Not Move Battery Will Not ChargeLoss Of Traction Blades Not CuttingMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE SCHEDULE2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Call the Snapper Customer Relations Center at SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORMPage Page Page MANUAL No. 700079 I.R. 5/27/2005 Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone