TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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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

 

position.

 

 

Traction

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Roll release control in “ROLL” position.

2. Move roll release control to the engaged

 

 

 

 

position.

 

3.

Low transmission oil level.

3.

Bring oil to proper level.

 

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

 

position.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

deck.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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 re-install oil cap.

Transmission

 

transmission.

 

 

 

2.

Leaking axle seats.

2.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

3.

Leaking at casing seal.

3.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

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Snapper WLT145H38GBV, LT150H38GKV important safety instructions Troubleshooting Guide
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WLT145H38GBV, LT150H38GKV, LT145H38GBV specifications

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The Snapper LT145H38GBV is powered by a 14.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine, providing ample power for tackling various mowing tasks. It features a 38-inch cutting deck, made of durable steel, which allows for an optimal cutting width, making the mowing process quicker and more efficient. The LT145H38GBV also incorporates a convenient foot pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission, allowing smooth acceleration and effortless speed control without any gear shifting.

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