Snapper SPE481, SPEL150KH, SPE361 Mower Troubleshooting, Hours Procedure Comments

SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING

MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

SYMPTOM	PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Mower not	Broken or slipping Blade Belt	Replace Belt. Check idler and spring.
cutting full	Dull, Damaged or Worn Blades	Sharpen Blades or Install new Blades
width.
Discharge	Grass wet	Let Grass dry.
Deflector Becomes	Mower too low	Raise cutting height
Obstructed	Engine overloaded	Run Engine at full Throttle and reduce
		travel speed.

TRANSMISSION TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM	PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Unit is	Gearing is overly noisy - chatter, etc	Return to Authorized Snapper Dealer
Noisy	Worn Gears.
........................................................	Worn Bearings - mainly input Shaft
........................................................	Ball Bearing.
Unit Jumps	Teeth of Gears are worn beyond tolerances.
Out of Gear	Spring in Shifter Fork weak or broken.

SERVICE & LUBRICATION

HOURS	PROCEDURE	COMMENTS
BREAK-IN	Check all Grease Points and add if necessary
........................................................	Check all Fasteners for proper tightness.
........................................................	Change Engine Oil and Filter at 5 hours	(See Engine Manual)
DAILY	Check Engine Oil	Change Oil if extreme dusty conditions.
........................................................	Clean Air Filter	More often if needed.
........................................................	Clean Air Intake Screen	More often if needed.
........................................................	Remove Debris from under Belt Cover	More often if needed.
........................................................	Sharpen Cutter Blades	Tighten to 60-75 Ft.-Lbs.
........................................................	Grease Cutter Spindle Bearings	Use Chevron SRI Grease or equal.
........................................................	.....................................................................................	(NLGI No. 2)
........................................................	Inspect Interlock Switches for Damage	Replace if Needed.
........................................................	Inspect Belts for Wear or Damage	Replace if Needed.
........................................................	Inspect brakes	Adjust for proper steering / stopping.
WEEKLY	Check Tire Pressure	Add or Adjust as required.
........................................................	Check Safety Interlock System	Inspect OPC Switch for proper Operation.
........................................................	Lube Traction (Drive) Levers	One Shot General Purpose Grease.
........................................................	Inspect Traction Lock for Wear	Replace if Worn.
........................................................	Change Engine Oil and Filter	More often if needed.
........................................................	Replace Air Filter	More often if needed.
........................................................	Grease Caster Wheel Bearings	General Purpose Grease.
........................................................	Grease Caster Support Arms	General Purpose Grease.
........................................................	Grease Traction Wheels	General Purpose Grease.
........................................................	Grease Idler Arm Pivots on Cutter Deck	General Purpose Grease.
........................................................	Fuel Filter	Replace with SNAPPER P.N. 1-4359
........................................................	Grease Traction Idler Pulley (Located on the
	Underside of Power Unit)	General Purpose Grease.
MONTHLY	Clean and Adjust Spark Plugs	(See Engine Manual)
........................................................	Lube Controls and Linkages	Use Medium Duty Oil.

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