Snapper P217019BVE, P2167519B, P216019KWV Troubleshooting, Corrective Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

 

 

 

 

 

PROBABLE

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORRECTIVE

ACTION

 

 

Engine Will Not Start

1•

Fuel tank

empty•

 

 

 

 

 

 

1•

 

Fill fuel

tank

with fresh fuel.

 

 

 

 

Using

Recoil

Starter

2•

Engine needs choking or priming.

 

2.

Choke/Prime.

 

Check

Engine Manual for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3, Spark plug wire disconnected.

 

 

3. Place spark

plug wire

onto

spark plug.

 

 

 

 

4.

Kawasaki

Engines

Only

-

Fuel

Shut-Off

in the "OFF"

4.

Turn

Fuel Shut-Off

to "ON"

position

 

 

 

 

 

 

position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine

Stalls

or Stops

1•

Blade control

is released

or is not being

held securely

1• Blade

control

 

should

be held securely

against

After Running

 

against

 

handle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

handle

at all times during

operation

of mower.

 

 

 

2•

Fuel tank

empty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2•

 

Fill with fuel

to proper

level•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Engine

air pre-cleaner

and

or air cleaner

dirty.

3• Clean

free of all

debris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Spark plug defective

or gap set

improperly.

4.

Service

spark

plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Water,

debris

or stale

fuel

in fuel system.

 

5• Drain and clean fuel system•

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Kawasaki

Engines

Only

-

Fuel

Shut-Off

in the "OFF"

6.

Turn

Fuel Shut-Off

to "ON"

position

 

 

 

 

 

 

position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine

Loses Power

1•

Engine

air pre-cleaner

or air cleaner dirty

1• Clean

or

replace

filters•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Spark

plug faulty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Service

spark

plug•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Water,

debris

or stale

fuel

in fuel system•

 

3.

Drain and clean fuel system•

 

 

 

Excessive Vibration

1.

Damaged,

out of balance or bent mower blade.

1• Service

mower blade•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

4.

Lumpy

or frayed

belt

 

 

 

 

 

4.

 

Replace

belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower

Will Not Move

1. Damaged

transmission

 

 

 

 

1.

Contact

authorized

SNAPPER

dealer.

 

Loss Of Traction

2• Traction

drive

belt requires

replacement

 

2•

Replace

traction

drive belt.

 

 

 

 

(Self-Propelled

Models)

3. Driven

disc slipping

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Clean or replace driven disc.

 

 

 

Cutting Grass

1. Cutting

height

too

low or high.

 

 

1•

Adjust

cutting

height.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improperly

2•

Engine

 

speed

too slow.

 

 

 

 

2.

Move engine speed control to "FAST" position.

 

 

 

3. Forward

ground

speed too fast.

 

3.

Move ground speed control to a slower speed.

 

 

 

4• Terraced

cut,

side to side.

 

 

 

4•

Adjust

height

of cut

with

height

adjust

levers.

 

 

 

5• Excessive

deck pitch, front to rear.

 

5.

Adjust

height

of cut

with

height

adjust

levers.

 

 

 

6•

Cutting

blade

dull or damaged•

 

 

6•

Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade•

Poor Grass Discharge

1. Engine

 

speed

too slow.

 

 

 

 

1. Move

engine speed control to "FAST"

position•

 

 

 

2.

Forward

speed

too fast.

 

 

 

 

2.

Move ground speed control to a slower speed.

 

 

 

3. Grass

is wet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3•

Mow when grass is dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Excessively worn

or damaged

blade.

 

4.

Service

mower

blade•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5• Build up of grass

clippings

and

debris under deck.

5.

Clean

deck•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Improper

blade

installed

on deck.

 

6•

Install

proper

SNAPPER

blade•

 

 

 

 

 

7• Blade

installed

improperly

on deck•

 

7.

Install

blade

properly•

 

 

 

 

 

Oil Leaking

1• Leaking

engine

case•

 

 

 

 

1.

Contact

authorized

SNAPPER

dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Check

and tighten

drain

plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Make

 

sure dip stick

or oil filler

cap

is securely

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Steel Deck Walk Mowers Series Model Number ExplanationImportant Safety Instructions Operation Usage Statement Table of Contents Kawasaki Engine Speed Control Briggs Engine Speed ControlIntroduction Nomenclature Starting & Operation PRE-START Check ListEngine & Blade Briggs Engine Propelling Mower Handle Height AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment StoppingInstallation of Grass BAG Adapter 10aInstallation of Grass Catcher Removing and Dumping Grass Catcher Slide Closure TypeRecycling Operation Introduction Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OILCheck Grease Level in Transmission Injury Storage ProcedureSERVICE-ANNUALLY Check Mower BladeRepair & Adjustments Mower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear LimitWheel Drive Control Adjustment Drive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven and Drive Disc ServiceCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Driven Disc AdjustmentFrom Previous On Next Replacing Rubber Driven DiscInstall NEW Driven Disc Remove Engine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Hex ShaftBelt Service On NextTransmission Poly-V Belt Replacement Pulley PositionBattery Testing Battery Service NEW Battery PreparationBattery Service Syringe Hydrometer Digital VoltmeterTroubleshooting Corrective ActionMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Service Performed Each USE HRSHRS HRS HRS Season Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyIllustration Engine & how Can protect Itv Pmdu Result In hard starting Create smoke from unburnPrimary Maintenance Starting Check UST Snapper Product Registration Form Page Page Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Series GA., 30253 U.S,A

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