Snapper SPV21675EFC (7800266), SPV21675FC (7800265), SPV21675FC, SPV21675EFC Troubleshooting

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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 priming.

2.

Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.

 

 

3.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

3.

Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

 

Engine Will Not Start

1.

Fuel tank empty.

1.

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.

 

(Electric Start Models)

2.

Engine needs priming.

2.

Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.

 

 

3.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

3.

Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

 

 

4.

Wiring harness disconnected.

4.

Connect wiring harness.

 

 

5.

Battery dead.

5.

Charge or replace battery.

 

Engine Stalls or Stops

1.

Blade control is released or is not being held

1.

Blade control should be held securely against

 

After Running

securely 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.

 

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.

Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive

1.

Clean debris.

 

Loss Of Traction

components.

 

 

 

 

2.

Transmission cable adjustment required.

2.

Adjust transmission cable.

 

 

3.

Drive belt requires replacement.

3.

Replace drive belt.

 

 

4.

Damaged transmission.

4.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

Transmission Noise

1.

Transmission cable adjustment required.

1.

Adjust transmission cable.

 

 

2.

Damaged transmission.

2.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

Ground Speed

1.

Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive

1.

Clean debris.

 

Too Fast / Too Slow;

control components.

 

 

 

Unable to Adjust

2.

Transmission cable adjustment required.

2.

Adjust transmission cable.

 

Ground Speed

3.

Drive belt requires replacement.

3.

Replace drive belt.

 

 

4.

Damaged transmission.

4.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

Cutting Grass Improperly 1.

Cutting height too low or high.

1.

Adjust cutting height.

 

 

2.

Forward speed too fast.

2.

Adjust to a slower speed.

Troubleshooting

 

3.

Cutting blade dull or damaged.

3.

Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.

 

 

Poor Grass Discharge

1.

Forward speed too fast.

1.

Adjust to a slower speed.

 

 

2.

Grass is wet.

2.

Mow when grass is dry.

 

 

3.

Excessively worn or damaged blade.

3.

Service mower blade.

 

 

4.

Build up of grass clippings and debris under

4.

Clean deck.

 

 

deck.

 

 

 

 

5.

Improper blade installed on deck.

5.

Install proper SNAPPER blade.

 

 

6.

Blade installed improperly on deck.

6.

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 Variable Speed Rear Discharge Walk Behind Mowers Date of Purchase Retailer Retailers Phone Number Equipment Product RegistrationEngine Table of Contents From Previous Column Protection for ChildrenSlope Operation PreparationOperation Maintenance and StorageFeatures and Controls Starting and Operation Pre-Start Check ListEngine and Blade Stopping Handle Height AdjustmentPropelling the Mower Installing the Discharge Deflector Cutting Height AdjustmentRecycling Operation Removing the Recycling Plug Installing the Grass BagService After First 5 Hours Maintenance IntroductionService Periodic Wheel Drive Components Storage ProcedureStandard Blade Wear Limit Mower Blade ReplacementBlade Sharpening Wheel drive controls Components removed for clarity Wheel Drive Control AdjustmentEngine Drive Belt Replacement Belt ServiceBattery Service To Install the Rear Cover Rear Cover Removal and InstallationTo Remove the Rear Cover Maintenance/Replacement Parts Service ScheduleProbable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPage Page Page Part Number Common Service Parts

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