Snapper ELP21703BDV specifications Troubleshooting, Probable Cause Corrective Action

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM		PROBABLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Will Not Start Using	1.	Fuel tank empty.	1.	Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Recoil Starter	2.	Engine needs choking.	2.	Choke engine.
	3.	Spark plug wire disconnected.	3.	Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
Engine Stalls or Stops After	1.	Blade control is released or is not being held	1.	Blade control should be held securely against handle
Running	securely against handle.		at all times during operation of mower.
	2.	Fuel tank empty.	2.	Fill with fuel to proper level.
	3.	Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty.	3.	Clean free of all debris.
	4.	Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.	4.	Service spark plug.
	5.	Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.	5.	Drain and clean fuel system.
	6.	Choke on.	6.	Turn off choke.
Engine Loses Power	1.	Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.	1.	Clean or replace filters.
	2.	Spark plug faulty.	2.	Service spark plug.
	3.	Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.	3.	Drain and clean fuel system.
	4.	Debris build-up on engine cooling screen.	4.	Clean all debris from engine cooling system.
	5.	Choke on.	5.	Turn off choke.
Excessive Vibration	1.	Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade.	1.	Service mower blade.
	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.
Mower Will Not Move Loss Of1. Damaged transmission			1.	Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
Traction	2.	Drive belt requires replacement or adjustment.	2.	Replace or adjust drive belt.
	3.	Insufficient lubrication in transmission/differential.	3.	Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
Cutting Grass Improperly	1. Cutting height too low or high.		1.	Adjust cutting height.
	2.	Engine speed too slow.	2.	Move engine speed control to ‘Fast’ position.
	3.	Forward ground speed too fast.	3.	Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
	4.	Cutting blade dull or damaged.	4.	Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
Poor Grass Discharge	1. Engine speed too fast.		1.	Move engine speed control to ‘Fast’ position.
	2.	Forward speed too fast.	2.	Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
	3.	Grass is wet.	3.	Mow when grass is dry.
	4.	Excessively worn or damaged blade.	4.	Service mower blade.	Troubleshooting
Oil Leaking	1. Leaking engine case.		1.	Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
	5.	Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck.	5.	Clean deck.
	6.	Improper blade installed on deck.	6.	Install proper SNAPPER blade.
	7.	Blade installed improperly on deck.	7.	Install blade properly.
			2.	Check and tighten drain plug.
			3.	Make sure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely in
			place.

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