Snapper ZF6101M, ZF2501KH, ZF5201M 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.

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Contents Model Number Explanation Mower UnitManual No -3699 REV , 8/29/01 Protection for Children Protection Against TipoversPreparation From Previous ColumnMaintenance OperationImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Introduction NomenclatureSafety Messages and Symbols Safety Messages and Symbols Keep Children and Others OUT of Mowing Area Operating Instructions PRE-START Check ListStarting & Stopping ENGINE, Blades & Parking Brake Starting EngineCutting Height Adjustment Stopping EngineStarting Mower Blades Stopping Mower BladesOperation Motion Control 3.3.1 Driving Machine Service After First 5 Hours Change Engine OILCheck Mower Blade Tighten to Mountingfoot PoundsCheck Mower Drive Belt After Every 25 Operating HoursRiding Mower Lubrication TransaxleBefore Operating Machine Annually END of Each SeasonPower Transfer Shaft Removal Deck RemovalAdjustments & Repair Neutral Position AdjustmentsMower Deck Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentEngine Adjustments & Repair Mower Blade REPAIR/REPLACEMENT Blade Wear Limits Mower Drive Belt ReplacementBlade Sharpening Engine Belt RemovalEngine Belt Replacement Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Battery ServiceBattery Testing NEW Battery PreparationDo not Overfill Mower Spindles Field Serviceable Spindles Bearing ReplacementProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action Trouble Shooting on NextTractor Will Not Move Service Performed Each MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts100 USE HRS SeasonYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance OUT Front Z-RIDER Zero Turning Hydro Drive Series