Troubleshooting The Mower - Chart - Snapper 150Z ZTR Series Operator's Manual

Engine runs, but Transmission release levers in PUSH
rider will not positions.
drive.
Drive belt slips.
Belt is broken.
Parking brake is not fully released.
Parking brake Parking brake is incorrectly adjusted.
will not hold.
Rider steers or Improper tire inflation.
handles poorly.
Steering linkage is loose.
Rider tracks to Ground speed adjustment knobs not
one side. adjusted.
Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM CAUSE
Mower cutting Cutting height motor screw dirty or requires
height does not lube.
adjust.
Cutting height linkage disconnected.
Mower cut is Rider tires not inflated equally or properly.
uneven.
Mower not leveled properly.
Mower cut is Engine speed too slow.
rough looking.
Ground speed too fast.
Blades are dull.
Mower drive belt slipping because it is oily or
worn.
Blades not properly fastened to arbors.
Engine stalls Engine speed too slow.
easily with
Ground speed too fast.
mower engaged.
Cutting height set too low.
Underside of mower deck dirty.
Discharge chute jamming with cut grass.
Excessive Blade mounting nuts are loose.
mower
Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent.
vibration.
Mower blades are out of balance.
Belt installed incorrectly.
Mower drive belt Idler pulley spring broken or not properly
slips or fails to attached.
drive.
Mower drive belt broken.
PTO clutch out of adjustment.
Move levers to DRIVE positions.
Clean or replace belt as necessary.
Replace drive belt. Contact your local authorized dealer.
Contact your local authorized dealer.
See Service & Adjustments Section.
See Maintenance Section.
Check and tighten any loose connections.
See SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT in Service &
Adjustments section.
REMEDY
Thoroughly clean and lubricate cutting height motor
screw.
Check that mower linkage is connected.
See Maintenance Section.
See "Mower Leveling" in Service & Adjustments.
Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing.
Decrease ground speed.
Sharpen or replace blades. See Maintenance
Section.
Clean or replace belt as necessary.
See "Check/Replace Mower Blades" in Maintenance
Section.
Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing.
Decrease Ground Speed.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first
pass.
Remove mower deck and clean underside.
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously
cut area.
Tighten to 80-90 ft. lbs. (108-122 N.m.).
Check and replace as necessary.
Replace or balance blades. See Maintenance
Section.
Reinstall correctly.
Repair or replace as needed.
Replace drive belt.
Adjust PTO clutch. See Maintenance Section.
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