TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM |
| PROBABLE CAUSE |
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Engine Will Not | 1. Fuel tank empty. | 1. | Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level. | |
Start Using | 2. Engine needs choking. | 2. | Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. | |
Recoil Starter | 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. | 3. | Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. | |
| 4. | Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch. | 4. | Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. |
| 5. | Park brake not engaged. | 5. | Engage park brake. |
| 6. | Ignition is in the OFF position. | 6. | Turn ignition switch to the ON position. |
Engine Will Not | 1. Fuel tank empty. | 1. | Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level. | |
Start Using | 2. Engine needs choking. | 2. | Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. | |
Electric Starter | 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. | 3. | Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. | |
| 4. | Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch. | 4. | Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. |
| 5. | Park brake not engaged. | 5. | Engage park brake. |
| 6. | Blown Fuse. | 6. | Replace with new 20 AMP fuse. |
| 7. | Faulty interlock module. | 7. | Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. |
| 8. | Ignition is in the OFF position. | 8. | Turn ignition switch to the START position. |
| 9. | Battery is weak or dead. | 9. Charge or replace with new battery. | |
| 10. Battery cables loose, broken disconnected or | 10. Clean and connect battery cables. If | ||
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| broken, replace with new battery cables. |
| 11. Faulty electric starter or starter solenoid. | 11. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. | ||
| 12. Starter cable loose, broken or disconnected. | 12. Connect starter cable. If broken, replace | ||
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| 13. Electrical wiring harness disconnected or broken. | 13. Connect or replace with new wiring harness. | ||
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 fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level. |
| 4. | Engine air | 4. | Clean free of all debris. |
| 5. | Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. | 5. | Service spark plug. |
| 6. | Fuel filter restricted. | 6. | Replace fuel filter. |
| 7. | Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. | 7. | Drain and clean fuel system. |
| 8. | Vent on fuel cap closed. | 8. | Open vent. |
Engine Loses | 1. Excessive load on engine. | 1. | Lessen load. | |
Power | 2. Engine air | 2. | Clean or replace filters. | |
| 3. | Spark plug faulty. | 3. | Service spark plug. |
| 4. | Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. | 4. | Drain and clean fuel system. Replace filter. |
| 5. | Debris build up on engine cooling screen. | 5. Clean all debris from engine cooling screen. | |
Engine Backfires | 1. Throttle control set too “FAST”. | 1. Set throttle control to “SLOW” and allow | ||
When Turned To |
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| engine to idle. Then, turn key to “OFF”. |
“STOP” |
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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. |
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