TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM |
| PROBABLE CAUSE |
| CORRECTIVE ACTION |
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Excessive Vibration | 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blades. | 1. Service mower blade(s). | ||
| 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. | ||
| 5. Bent Idler, stationary or spindle pulley. | 5. Replace pulley. | ||
Rider Will Not Move Or | 1. Joystick in the neutral “N” position. | 1. | Place joystick in desired speed position. | |
Loss Of Traction | 2. Roll release lever is in “ROLL” position. | 2. | Move roll release lever to the engaged position. | |
| 3. | Low transmission hydraulic oil level. | 3. | Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. |
| 4. | Parking Brake engaged. | 4. | Move parking brake to disengaged position. |
| 5. | Traction drive belt requires replacement. | 5. | Replace traction drive belt. |
Blade(s) Not Cutting | 1. Blade engagement switch in the “OFF” position. | 1. | Move blade switch to the “ON” position. | |
| 2. | Clutch belt slipping. | 2. | Replace clutch belt. |
| 3. | Mower belt slipping. | 3. | Replace mower belt. |
| 4. | Electric clutch not functioning. | 4. | Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. |
Cutting Grass | 1. Uneven tire pressure. | 1. | Bring to proper pressure. | |
Improperly | 2. Cutting height too low or high. | 2. | Adjust cutting height. | |
| 3. | Engine speed too slow. | 3. | Move engine speed control to “FAST” position. |
| 4. | Forward speed too fast. | 4. | Move joystick to a slower speed. |
| 5. | Terraced cut, side to side. | 5. | Adjust side to side level. |
| 6. | Excessive deck pitch, front to rear. | 6. | Adjust front to rear pitch. |
| 7. | Cutting blade(s) dull or damaged. | 7. | Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade(s). |
| 8. | Blade belt slipping. | 8. | Replace blade belt. |
| 9. | Check electric clutch. | 9. | Adjust to proper specifications. |
| 10. Check clutch belt. | 10. Replace clutch belt. | ||
Poor Grass Discharge | 1. Engine speed too slow. | 1. | Move engine speed control to “FAST” position. | |
| 2. | Forward speed too fast. | 2. | Move joystick to a slower speed. |
| 3. | Grass is wet. | 3. | Mow when grass is dry. |
| 4. | Excessively worn or damaged blade(s). | 4. | Service mower blade(s). |
| 5. | Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck. | 5. | Clean deck. |
| 6. | Improper blade(s) installed on deck. | 6. | Install proper SNAPPER blades. |
| 7. | Blade(s) installed improperly on deck. | 7. | Install blades properly. |
Battery Will Not Charge | 1. Poor cable connections. | 1. | Clean cables and battery terminals. | |
| 2. | Bad battery cell(s). | 2. | Replace with new battery. |
| 3. | Faulty alternator. | 3. | Contact engine manufacturer’s dealer. |
Oil Leaking | 1. Leaking hose fittings, clamps or reservoir. | 1. | Verify fittings and hose clamps are tight. | |
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