Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting The Rider - Chart - Snapper 150Z Series Operator's Manual

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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.
If you prefer, all of these procedures can be performed
by your local authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting the Rider
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Engine will
Ignition switch not turned fully to START position. Turn ignition switch fully to START position.
not turnover.
Ground speed levers not set to START/PARK.
Mower blade switch in ON position.
Parking brake lever in DISENGAGE position.
Battery terminals require cleaning.
Battery discharged or dead.
Wiring loose or broken; connector separated.
Safety interlock switch faulty.
Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
Engine will
Engine is cold; choke not in CLOSED position.
turnover but
Engine is warm; choke not in OPEN position.
will not start.
Engine flooded.
Out of fuel.
Fuel is old or stale, or water in fuel.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or incorrectly gapped. Clean and gap or replace.
Safety interlock switch faulty.
Engine starts
Air filter plugged
hard or runs
poorly.
Choke not set to CLOSED position when
cranking the engine, OR choke not set to OPEN
after engine starts.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or incorrectly gapped.
Engine
Low oil level.
knocks.
Using wrong grade oil.
Excessive oil
Engine running too hot.
consumption.
Using wrong weight oil.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Engine
Dirty air filter or pre-cleaner, or both.
exhaust is
black.
Choke set to CLOSED when engine is running.

TROUBLESHOOTING

To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on
the rider or mower only when the engine is
stopped, the ground speed levers are set to
START/PARK, and the parking brake lever is set to
ENGAGE.
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.
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WARNING
REMEDY
Set to START/PARK.
Place in OFF position.
Set to ENGAGE position.
Clean the battery terminals
Recharge or replace.
Visually check wiring & replace broken or frayed
wires. Tighten loose connections.
Replace. Contact your local authorized dealer.
Replace. Contact your local authorized dealer.
Move choke to CLOSED position.
Move choke to OPEN position.
Set choke to OPEN position when cranking engine.
Allow engine to cool, then refill the fuel tank.
Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel. Contact your
local authorized dealer.
Replace. Contact your local authorized dealer.
Service pre-cleaner and/or replace air filter
element.
Set choke to CLOSED when cranking. Set choke
to OPEN when engine is running. A warm engine
may not require choking.
Clean and gap or replace.
Check/add oil as required.
See "Change Engine Oil" in the Maintenance
Section.
Clean engine cooling fins, blower screen and air
cleaner.
See "Change Engine Oil" in the Maintenance
Section.
Drain excess oil.
Service or replace as required. See Maintenance
Section.
Set choke to OPEN as soon as engine starts.

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