Snapper NZM19480KWV, NZM21520KWV Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starter Will Not Crank

1. Battery dead.

1.

Service battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Not Start

1. Blade engagement switch in the “ON” position.

1. Move blade engagement switch to “OFF”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 After

1. Operator not in seat.

1.

Sit in operator’s seat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 excessively dirty.

4. Clean cooling fins, air intake screen of all debris.

 

 

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 When

1. Throttle control set too “FAST”.

1. Set throttle control to “SLOW” and allow engine

to

Turned To “STOP”

 

 

 

idle. Then, turn key to “OFF”.

 

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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Contents MID Mount Z-RIDER Zero Turning Hydro Drive Series Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution Important Safety InstructionsFrom Previous Important Safety InstructionsFrom Previous Column MaintenanceTable of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionSafety Messages and Symbols RUN Do not allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel PRE-START Check ListStarting Engine Starting & Stopping ENGINE, BLADES, Parking BrakeStarting Mower Blades Stopping EngineStopping Mower Blades Parking BrakeOPERATION- Motion Controls Driving Machine Cutting Height AdjustmentEngine Must not Start if Stopping MachineEngine should Start if Engine Must Begin to Stop ifCheck Mower Blade Service After First 5 HoursAfter Every 25 Operating Hours 4.3.1. Engine Annually END of Each Season Riding Mower LubricationBefore Operating Machine Deck Removal Hydraulic Fluid Filters Neutral Position Adjustments Adjustments & RepairMower Deck & Component Adjustments Neutral Position Adjustments From PreviousMower Deck Adjustment Levelness Side to Side and Front to RearParking Brake Adjustment Traction Belt Tension Traction Belt ReplacementMower Drive Belt Replacement Tracking AdjustmentBelt Replacement Belt RemovalBlade Sharpening Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Service 1. Remove battery Do not Overfill Battery TestingNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Bearing Replacement Mower Spindles Field Serviceable SpindlesHydraulic SYSTEM, Purging Trouble Shooting on Next Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionMachine Will Not Move MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Service Performed Each100 Number USE HRS SeasonDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Page Page Page MID Mount Z-RIDER Zero Turning Hydro Drive Series

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