TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

Engine Will Not Start

1.

Fuel tank empty.

Using Recoil Starter

2.

Engine needs priming.

 

 

 

 

3.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

Engine Stalls or Stops

1.

Blade control is released or is not being held securely

After Running

 

against handle.

2.Fuel tank empty.

3.Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty.

4.Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.

5.Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. Engine Loses Power 1. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty

 

2.

Spark plug faulty.

 

3.

Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

Excessive Vibration 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade.

 

2.

Loose blade components.

 

3.

Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).

 

4.

Lumpy or frayed belt

Mower Will Not Move

1. Damaged transmission

Loss Of Traction

2. Traction drive belt requires replacement

(Self-Propelled Models)

3. Driven disc slipping

Cutting Grass

1. Cutting height too low or high.

Improperly

2. Engine speed too slow.

 

3.

Forward ground speed too fast.

 

4.

Terraced cut, side to side.

 

5.

Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.

 

6.

Cutting blade dull or damaged.

Poor Grass Discharge

1. Engine speed too slow.

 

2.

Forward speed too fast.

 

3.

Grass is wet.

 

4.

Excessively worn or damaged blade.

 

5.

Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck.

 

6.

Improper blade installed on deck.

 

7.

Blade installed improperly on deck.

Oil Leaking

1. Leaking engine case.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.

2.Prime engine. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.

3.Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

1.Blade control should be held securely against handle at all times during operation of mower.

2.Fill with fuel to proper level.

3.Clean free of all debris.

4.Service spark plug.

5.Drain and clean fuel system.

1.Clean or replace filters.

2.Service spark plug.

3.Drain and clean fuel system.

1.Service mower blade.

2.Service and tighten loose parts.

3.Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.

4.Replace belt.

1.Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

2.Replace traction drive belt.

3.Clean or replace driven disc.

1.Adjust cutting height.

2.Move engine speed control to “FAST” position.

3.Move ground speed control to a slower speed.

4.Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.

5.Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.

6.Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.

1.Move engine speed control to “FAST” position.

2.Move ground speed control to a slower speed.

3.Mow when grass is dry.

4.Service mower blade.

5.Clean deck.

6.Install proper SNAPPER blade.

7.Install blade properly.

1.Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

2.Check and tighten drain plug.

3.Make sure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely in place.

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