TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM |
| PROBABLE CAUSE | |
Starter Will Not | 1. | Battery dead. | |
Crank Engine | 2. | Blown fuse. |
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| 3. | Electrical connections loose or corroded. |
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| 4. | Defective ignition switch. |
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| 5. | Starter Spins without engaging. |
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Engine Will Not | 1. Blade engagement switch in the “ON” position. |
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Start | 2. | Park brake not set. |
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3.Fuel tank empty.
4.Engine needs choking.
5.Spark plug wire disconnected.
6.Battery weak or dead.
7.Faulty interlock switch.
Engine Stalls After 1. Operator not in seat.
Running | 2. Engine speed control in the “CHOKE” position. |
3.Fuel tank empty.
4.Engine air
5.Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
6.Fuel filter stopped up.
7.Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Engine Loses 1. Excessive load on engine.
Power | 2. Engine air |
3.Engine oil level low.
4.Engine cooling fins and air screens excessively dirty.
5.Spark plug faulty.
6.Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Engine Backfires 1. Engine speed control set too “FAST”.
When Turned To
“STOP”
Excessive 1. Damaged or bent mower blades.
Vibration 2. Loose blade components.
3.Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.Service battery.
2.Replace fuse.
3.Clean and check connections for good contact.
4.Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
5.Release Start key and repeat attempt. If starter continues to spin contact Engine Dealer.
1.Move blade engagement switch to “OFF”.
2.Set park brake.
3.Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
4.Move engine speed control to “CHOKE”.
5.Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
6.Service battery.
7.Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
1.Sit in operator’s seat.
2.Move engine speed control to “FAST”.
3.Fill with fuel to proper level.
4.Clean free of all debris.
5.Service spark plug.
6.Replace fuel filter.
7.Drain and clean fuel system.
1.Lessen load by slowing ground speed.
2.Clean or replace filters.
3.Fill with engine oil to proper level.
4.Clean free of all debris.
5.Service spark plug.
6.Drain and clean fuel system.
1.Set engine speed control to “SLOW” and allow engine to idle. Then, turn key to “OFF”.
1.Service mower blade(s).
2.Service and tighten loose parts.
3.Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
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