Snapper SPE131KW, SPE151KW, SPE361, SPE381 Troubleshooting, Symptom Problem Solution

SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM	PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Engine	Key OFF	Turn Key to Run.
does not	Fuel Tank empty	Fill Fuel Tank.
start	Fuel Shut-Off Closed	Open Fuel Shut-Off.
................................	Engine Throttle Control not at FAST (Rabbit) position	Put Engine Throttle Control to FAST
................................	Choke NOT closed	Put Throttle Control in CHOKE position.
		Check choke adjustment.
................................	Spark Plug Wire loose or disconnected	Connect Spark Plug Wire.
................................	Operator Presence Control (OPC) Switch out of adjustment	Adjust Switch.
................................	Blade Clutch Switch in ON position	Pull Blade Clutch Lever to OFF position.
................................	Spark Plug bad	Install new Spark Plug.
................................	Dirty Air Filter	Clean Air Filter.
................................	Transmission not in NEUTRAL	Shift Transmission Lever to NEUTRAL.
Engine	Dirt or water Fuel Tank	Drain and clean Fuel Tank. Fill with
Starts Hard		fresh Fuel.
or Loses	Vent in Gas Cap plugged	Clean Vent or install new Gas Cap.
Power	Air Filter dirty	Clean or install new Air Filter.
................................	Spark Plug not gapped correctly	Check and set Spark Plug gap.
................................	Spark Plug bad	Install new Spark Plug.
Engine	Spark Plug bad	Install new Spark Plug.
Runs	Spark Plug not gapped correctly	Clean and set Spark Plug gap.
Erratically	Fuel Filter plugged or dirty	Replace Fuel Filter.
Engine	Dirty Air Filter	Clean or replace Filter.
Idles Poorly	Fuel Filter plugged	Replace Fuel Filter.
Engine	Engine Oil low in Crankcase	Add Oil.
Overheats	Engine Cooling Fins clogged	Clean Engine Cooling Fins.
Machine	Blade Mounting Bolts loose	Tighten Blade Mounting Bolts.
Vibrates	Blade out of Balance	Sharpen and balance Blade.
Excessive	Engine Mounting Bolts loose	Tighten Mounting Bolts.
................................	Damaged or Severed Belt	Replace Belt.
Engine	Mowing grass too tall	Adjust cutting height.
Dies	Mowing too fast	Reduce travel speed.

MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM	PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Mower does	Transmission in neutral	Select Gear.
not move	Traction Control Rod adjustment	Adjust Rod.
when Traction	Engine to Transmission Belt Damaged or Broken	Replace Belt.
Levers released	Idler Spring Damage or Broken	Replace Spring.
Mower does	Slipping or broken Traction Belt	Adjust or replace Belt.
not track	Tire pressure in both Traction Wheels	Adjust air pressure.
straight	not the same.
Blades DO	Belt slipping or broken	Replace or adjust Belt.
NOT engage	Clutch does not engage	Check Electrical Connections & Clutch
Mower	Travel speed too fast	Reduce ground speed.
mows	Operator making mower turn corner too fast	Reduce ground speed.
unevenly	Rough terrain	Change mowing pattern.
...................................	Unequal number of Blade Spacers on
.......................................	Cutter Shafts or Caster Wheels	Install equal number of Spacers.
...................................	Low Or No Air Pressure in Tires	Fill Tires with Correct Air Pressure.
...................................	Dull Blades	Sharpen Blades or Install new Blades.

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