Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service; Troubleshooting The Rider - Simplicity SNAPPER 250 Z Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
While normal care and regular maintenance will extend
the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use
may eventually require that service be performed to allow
it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common
problems, their causes and remedies.
See the information on the following pages for instruc-
tions on how to perform most of these minor adjustments
and service repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these
procedures can be performed for you by your local
authorized dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER

PROBLEM
Engine will not turnover or start.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Engine knocks.
Excessive oil consumption.
Engine exhaust is black.
Adjustments, & Service
CAUSE
1. Motion control levers not
in neutral lock positions.
2. PTO (electric clutch) switch
in ON position.
3. Out of fuel.
4. Fuel valve closed.
5. Engine flooded.
6. Gas is old or stale.
7. Battery terminals require
cleaning.
8. Battery discharged or dead.
9. Wiring loose or broken.
10. Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
11. Safety interlock switch
faulty.
12. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled
or incorrectly gapped.
13. Water in fuel.
14. Fuse(s) blown.
1. Fuel mixture too rich.
2. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
3. Fuel filter dirty.
1. Low oil level.
2. Using wrong grade oil.
1. Engine running too hot.
2. Using wrong weight oil.
3. Too much oil in crankcase.
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Engine choke control
is in closed position.
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Troubleshooting,
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on
the rider or mower only when the engine is
stopped and the parking brake engaged.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the
spark plug wire and fasten it away from the plug
before beginning the maintenance, to prevent
accidental starting of the engine.
REMEDY
1. Lock motion control levers in neutral
lock positions.
2. Place in OFF position.
3. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill
the fuel tank.
4. Open fuel valve.
5. Open the choke.
6. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
7. Clean the battery terminals.
8. Recharge or replace.
9. Visually check wiring & replace broken or
frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.
10. Repair or replace. See authorized dealer
11. Replace as needed. See authorized
service dealer.
12. Clean and gap or replace.
See engine manual.
13. Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.
14. Replace blown fuse(s).
1. Clean air filter. Check the choke.
2. Clean and gap or replace.
(See engine manual.)
3. Replace fuel filter.
1. Check/add oil as required.
2. See engine manual.
1. Clean engine fins, blower screen and
air cleaner.
2. See engine manual.
3. Drain excess oil.
1. Replace air filter. See engine manual.
2. Open choke control.