TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine Will Not Start | 1. Fuel tank empty. | 1. | Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. | ||
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2. | Engine requires choking. | 2. | Choke engine. | ||
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| 3. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 3. | Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. | |
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Engine Stalls or Stops | 1. Blade control is released or is not being held | 1. | Blade control should be held securely against | ||
After Running | securely against handle. | handle at all times during operation of mower. | |||
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| 2. | Fuel tank empty. | 2. | Fill with fuel to proper level. | |
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| 3. | Engine air | 3. | Clean free of all debris. | |
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| 4. | Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. | 4. | Service spark plug. | |
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| 5. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. | 5. | Drain and clean fuel system. | ||
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| 6. | Choke on. | 6. Turn off choke. | ||
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Engine Loses Power | 1. Engine air | 1. | Clean or replace filters. | ||
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| 2. | Spark plug faulty. | 2. | Service spark plug. | |
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| 3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. | 3. | Drain and clean fuel system. | ||
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| 4. | Debris build up on engine cooling screen. | 4. | Clean all debris from engine cooling screen. | |
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Excessive Vibration | 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade. | 1. Service mower blade. | |||
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| 2. | Loose blade components. | 2. | Service and tighten loose parts. | |
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| 3. | Loose or missing air lift (if equipped). | 3. | Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque. | |
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| 4. | Lumpy or frayed belt. | 4. | Replace belt. | |
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Mower Will Not Move | 1. Damaged transmission. | 1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. | |||
Or Loss Of Traction |
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2. Traction drive belt requires replacement or | 2. | Replace/Adjust traction drive belt. | |||
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| 3. | Insufficient lubrication in transmission/differential. | 3 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. | ||
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Cutting Grass | 1. Cutting height too low or high. | 1. | Adjust cutting height. | ||
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2. | Engine speed too slow. | 2. | Move engine speed control to “FAST” position. | ||
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| 3. | Forward ground speed too fast. | 3. | Move ground speed control to a slower speed. | |
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| 4. | Cutting blade dull or damaged. | 4. | Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade. | |
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Poor Grass Discharge | 1. Engine speed too slow. | 1. | Move engine speed control to “FAST” position. | ||
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| 2. | Forward speed too fast. | 2. | Move ground speed control to a slower speed. | |
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| 3. | Grass is wet. | 3. | Mow when grass is dry. | |
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| 4. Excessively worn or damaged blade. | 4. Service mower blade. | |||
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| 5. | Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck. | 5. | Clean underside of deck. | |
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| 6. | Improper blade installed on deck. | 6. | Install proper SNAPPER blade. | |
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| 7. | Blade installed improperly on deck. | 7. | Install blade properly. | |
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Oil Leaking | 1. Leaking engine block. | 1. | Check and tighten oil drain plug | ||
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| 2. | Make sure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely in | |
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| 3. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. | ||
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