TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM |
| PROBABLE CAUSE |
| CORRECTIVE ACTION |
Tractor Will Not | 1. Speed control handle in the neutral “N” | 1. | Place speed control in desired speed. | |
Move Or Loss Of |
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Traction |
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| 2. | Roll release control in “ROLL” position. | 2. | Move roll release control to the engaged |
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| 3. | Low transmission oil level. (Hydro Models | 3.Contact authorized Snapper dealer. | |
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| 4. | Shifter out of adjustment. | 4. | Adjust shifter. |
| 5. | Traction drive belt requires adjustment. | 5. | Adjust traction drive belt. |
| 6. | Traction drive belt requires replacement. | 6. | Replace traction drive belt. |
Blade(s) Not | 1. Blade engagement switch in the “OFF” | 1. | Move switch to the “ON” position. | |
Turning |
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| 2. | Blade belt requires adjustment. | 2. | Adjust mower belt. |
| 3. | Blade belt requires replacement. | 3. | Replace mower belt. |
| 4. | Electric clutch not functioning. | 4. | Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. |
Cutting Grass | 1. Uneven tire pressure. | 1. | Bring to proper pressure. | |
Improperly |
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| 2. | Cutting height too low or high. | 2. | Adjust cutting height. |
| 3. | Engine speed too slow. | 3. | Move engine speed control to “FAST”. |
| 4. | Forward speed too fast. | 4. | Move speed control to a slower speed. |
| 5. | Deck side to side level requires adjustment. | 5. | Adjust side to side level. |
| 6. | Deck front to rear level requires adjustment. | 6. | Adjust front to rear level. |
| 7. | Cutting Blade dull or damaged. | 7. | Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade. |
| 8. | Blade belt requires replacement. | 8. | Replace blade belt. |
| 9. | Blade belt slipping. | 9. | Replace blade belt. |
Poor Grass | 1. Engine speed too slow. | 1. | Move engine speed control to “FAST”. | |
Discharge |
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| 2. | Forward speed too fast. | 2. | Move speed control to a slower speed. |
| 3. | Grass is wet. | 3. | Mow when grass is dry. |
| 4. | Excessively worn or damaged blade(s). | 4. | Service mower blade(s). |
| 5. | Build up of grass clippings and debris under | 5. | Clean deck. |
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| 6. | Improper blade(s) installed on deck. | 6. | Install proper SNAPPER blades. |
| 7. | Blade(s) installed improperly on deck. | 7. | Install blades properly. |
Battery Will Not | 1. Poor cable connections. | 1. | Clean cables and battery terminals. | |
Charge |
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| 2. | Bad battery cell(s). | 2. | Replace with new battery. |
| 3. | Faulty alternator. | 3. | Contact engine manufacturer’s dealer. |
Oil Leaking From | 1. Loose or missing oil filler cap on | 1. | Check oil level and | |
Transmission |
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| 2. | Leaking axle seats. | 2. | Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. |
| 3. | Leaking at casing seal. | 3. | Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. |
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