Snapper ZMT2500KH, ZM5201M, ZM6101M 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.

2.

Set park brake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

3.

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Engine needs choking.

4.

Move choke control to “CHOKE” position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

5.

Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Battery weak or dead.

6.

Service battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch.

7.

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.

Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).

3.

Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.

 

 

4.

Frayed or damaged belts.

4.

Inspect and replace.

 

 

5. loose or damaged pulleys.

5. inspect and tighten/replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Mower Unit Model Number ExplanationProtection for Children Protection Against TipoversPreparation Maintenance OperationMount and dismount machine from left side Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionPRE-START Check List Operating InstructionsStarting Engine Starting & Stopping ENGINE, BLADES, Parking BrakeStopping Engine Starting Mower BladesParking Brake Cutting Height Adjustment OPERATION- Motion Controls 2.4.1. Driving MachineStopping Machine Service After First 5 Hours Change Engine OILCheck Mower Blade After Every 25 Operating Hours 3.3.1. Engine Other Lubrication Points Before Operating MachineAnnually END of Each Season Annually END of Each Season from previous Fuel FilterDeck Removal Deck Removal from previous Power Transfer Shaft RemovalSide to Side Level Neutral Position AdjustmentsFront to Rear Level Mower Deck Adjustment LevelnessParking Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairMower Blade Replacement 4.5.1. Blade Wear Limits Belt Replacement Mower Drive Belt ReplacementBlade Sharpening Belt RemovalBattery Battery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Service Battery Testing NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from cartonDo not Overfill Trouble Shooting on Next Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionTractor Will Not Move Service Performed Each MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Mower DeckMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts 100Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page Page Page MID Mount Z-RIDER Zero Turning Hydro Drive Series