Snapper SGV13321KW Engine Troubleshooting, Mower Troubleshooting, Symptom Problem Solution

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SECTION 4 – TROUBLESHOOTING

4.1 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.

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Engine Speed Control not at FAST (Rabbit) position

Move Engine Speed Control to FAST

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Engine NOT Choked

Move Engine Speed Control to CHOKE

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position.

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Check choke adjustment.

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Spark Plug Wire loose or disconnected

Connect Spark Plug Wire.

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Operator Presence Control (OPC) out of adjustment

Adjust OPC.

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Blade Clutch Switch in ON position

Push Blade Clutch Switch to OFF position.

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Spark Plug bad

Install new Spark Plug.

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Dirty Air Filter

Clean Air Filter.

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Transmission not in NEUTRAL

Move Transmission Lever to NEUTRAL (N).

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.

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Spark Plug not gapped correctly

Check and set Spark Plug gap.

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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.

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Damaged or Severed Belt

Replace Belt.

Engine

Mowing grass too tall

Adjust cutting height.

Dies

Mowing too fast

Reduce travel speed.

 

 

 

 

4.2 MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Mower does

Transmission in neutral

Select Gear.

not move

Traction Belt(s) slipping

Adjust or replace Traction Idler Spring(s).

when Traction

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Adjust Upper Traction Rod(s).

Levers released

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Replace Traction Belt(s).

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Transmission Belt slipping

Adjust Transmission Idler.

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Replace Transmission Belt.

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Transmission Belt Damaged or Broken

Replace Transmission Belt.

Mower does

Slipping or broken Traction Belt

Adjust or replace Traction Belt.

not track

Tire pressure in both Drive Wheels

Adjust air pressure.

straight

not the same.

 

Mower veers

Wheel Brake(s) not engaging properly

Adjust Lower Traction Rod(s).

when

Traction Belt(s) not declutching

Adjust Upper Traction Rod(s).

stopping.

 

 

Mower does

Wheel Brake(s) not engaging properly

Adjust Lower Traction Rod(s).

not stop when

Traction Belt(s) not declutching

Adjust Upper Traction Rod(s).

Traction Levers are

 

 

squeezed.

 

 

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Contents Model Number Explanation PRO Series Walk Behind MowerPreparation Important Safety InstructionsProtection for Children Slope OperationOperation Safe Handling of GasolineMaintenance Table of Contents Familiarization IntroductionNomenclature Dashboard Overlay Decal IdentificationDecal Identification Traction Levers Operating InstructionsIMPORTANT! Before Operating Controls & Their FunctionsTransmission Shift Lever KEY SwitchBlade Clutch Switch Engine Speed & Choke ControlDeck Belt Adjustment & Replacement PRE-START Check ListStarting Engine Forward Motion Machine MovementReverse Motion Turning and BrakingCutting Blade Operation Stopping MachineMowing and Turning on Hillsides Symptom Problem Solution TroubleshootingEngine Troubleshooting Mower TroubleshootingTransmission Troubleshooting Mower TroubleshootingHours Procedure Comments MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Schedule Safety Interlock System CheckTraction Idler Spring Adjustment Adjustments & RepairsLower Traction ROD Adjustment Upper Traction ROD AdjustmentCutting Blade Adjustment Handle Height AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Transmission Shift Indicator AdjustmentCutting Deck Adjustment Deck Belt Adjustment & ReplacementTraction Belt Replacement Transmission Belt Replacement & AdjustmentReplacement Parts Transmission Parts & ServiceOPC Adjustment Cutting Blade Service Standard Replacement BladeBlade Removal and Sharpening Electrical Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantySnapper Product Registration Form Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page PRO Series Walk Behind Mower

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