Snapper 3011523BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 33

Troubleshooting (Continued)
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE
Rider Will Not 1. Drive disc worn or damaged.
Move Or Loss
2. Rubber drive disc is not tracking properly on
of Traction
drive disc.
3. Tapered axle bolt and nut missing.
4. Axle bearing seized.
5. Insufficient lubrication in chain case or
transmission/differential.
Blade(s) Not 1. Blade engagement lever in the "OFF" position.
Cutting
2. Mower belt slipping.
3. Cutting blade is dull, worn or damaged.
Cutting Grass 1. Uneven tire pressure.
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
deck.
6. Improper blade installed on deck.
Oil Leaking 1. Leaking chain case or differential plugs.
2. Leaking engine block.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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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