Snapper R204513E Troubleshooting, Problem, Probable Cause, Corrective Action

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM		PROBABLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Will Not Start	1. Fuel tank empty.		1.	Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Using Recoil Starter	2. Engine needs priming.		2.	Push primer three times.
	3.	Spark plug wire disconnected.	3.	Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
	4.	Spark plug faulty.	4.	Replace with new spark plug.
Engine Will Not Start	1. Fuel tank empty.		1.	Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Using Electric Starter	2. Engine needs priming.		2.	Push primer three times.
	3.	Power cord not plugged into switch box or AC outlet.	3.	Plug in power cord to switch box & AC outlet.
	4.	Power cord damaged or severed.	4.	Use new power cord of proper amperage.
	5.	Spark plug wire disconnected.	5.	Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
Engine Stalls or Stops	1. Blade control is released or is not being held		1.	Blade control should be held securely against
After Running		securely against handle.		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.
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.
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.
Cutting Grass	1. Cutting height too low or high.		1.	Adjust cutting height.
Improperly	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.	Terraced cut, side to side.	4.	Adjust height of cut with height adjust bushings.
	5.	Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.	5.	Adjust height of cut with height adjust bushings.
	6.	Cutting blade dull or damaged.	6.	Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
Poor Grass Discharge	1. Engine speed too slow.		1.	Move engine speed control to “FAST” position.
	2.	Grass is wet.	2.	Mow when grass is dry.
	3.	Excessively worn or damaged blade.	3.	Service mower blade.
	4.	Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck.	4.	Clean deck.
	5.	Improper blade installed on deck.	5.	Install proper SNAPPER blade.
	6.	Blade installed improperly on deck.	6.	Install blade properly.
Oil Leaking	1. Leaking engine case.		1.	Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
			2.	Check and tighten drain plug.
			3.	Make sure dipstick or oil filler cap is securely in
				place.

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