Snapper 281023BVE, 281123BV, 281123BVE, 281123HVE, 281323BVE, 301123BV, 301123BVE, 301323BVE,331323HVE, 331523KVE, 331523BVE, W280923B, Operator's Manual page 29

PROBLEM
Rider Will Not Move 1. Drive disc worn or damaged.
2. Rubber drive disc is not tracking properly on
Loss Of Traction
3. Tapered axle bolt and nut missing.
4. Axle bearing seized.
5. Insufficient lubrication in chain case or
Blade(s) Not Cutting 1. Blade engagement lever in the "OFF" position.
2. Mower belt slipping.
3. Cutting blade is dull, worn or damaged.
1. Uneven tire pressure.
Cutting Grass
Improperly
2. Cutting height too low or high.
3. Engine speed too slow.
4. Forward speed too fast.
5. Terraced cut, side to side.
6. Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.
7. Cutting blade(s) dull or damaged.
8. Mower belt slipping.
Poor Grass 1. Engine speed too slow.
Discharge 2. Forward speed too fast.
3. Grass is wet.
4. Excessively dull, worn or damaged blade(s).
5. Build up of grass clippings and debris under
6. Improper blade installed on deck.
Oil Leaking 1. Leaking chain case or differential plugs.
2. Leaking engine block.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
drive disc.
transmission/differential.
deck.
1. Replace drive disc.
2. Adjust rubber drive disc.
3. Replace with SNAPPER tapered bolt & nut.
4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
5. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
1. Move lever to the "ON" position.
2. Adjust or replace mower belt.
3. Sharpen or replace cutting blade.
1. Bring to proper pressure. 12 PSI front tire
& 12 PSI rear tire.
2. Adjust cutting height.
3. Move throttle control to "FAST" position.
4. Move transmission shift lever to a slower
speed.
5. Adjust side to side level.
6. Adjust front to rear pitch.
7. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade(s).
8. Adjust tension or replace mower belt.
1. Move throttle control to "FAST" position.
2. Move transmission shift lever to a slower
speed.
3. Mow when grass is dry.
4. Service mower blade.
5. Clean the underside of deck.
6. Install proper SNAPPER blades.
1. Verify plugs are not cracked & are in good
shape. Check gaskets.
2. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
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CORRECTIVE ACTION