Troubleshooting - Snapper ELP21703BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
1. Fuel tank empty.
Engine Will Not Start
2. Engine requires priming.
Using Recoil Starter
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely
After Running
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty.
4. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
5. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Engine Loses Power 1. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.
2. Spark plug faulty.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
4. Debris build up on engine cooling screen.
Excessive Vibration 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade.
2. Loose blade components.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
4. Lumpy or frayed belt.
1. Damaged transmission.
Mower Will Not Move
Or
2. Traction drive belt requires replacement or adjustment. 2. Replace/Adjust traction drive belt.
Loss Of Traction
(Self-Propelled Models) 3. Insufficient lubrication in transmission/differential.
1. Cutting height too low or high.
Cutting Grass
2. Engine speed too slow.
Improperly
3. Forward ground speed too fast.
4. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
Poor Grass Discharge 1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Forward speed too fast.
3. Grass is wet.
4. Excessively worn or damaged blade.
5. Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck.
6. Improper blade installed on deck.
7. Blade installed improperly on deck.
1. Leaking engine block.
Oil Leaking

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
against handle.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Push primer button 3 times..
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
1. Blade control should be held securely against
handle at all times during operation of mower.
2. Fill with fuel to proper level.
3. Clean free of all debris.
4. Service spark plug.
5. Drain and clean fuel system.
1. Clean or replace filters.
2. Service spark plug.
3. Drain and clean fuel system.
4. Clean all debris from engine cooling screen.
1. Service mower blade.
2. Service and tighten loose parts.
3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
4. Replace belt.
1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
3 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
1. Adjust cutting height.
2. Move engine speed control to "FAST" position.
3. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
4. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
1. Move engine speed control to "FAST" position.
2. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
3. Mow when grass is dry.
4. Service mower blade.
5. Clean underside of deck.
6. Install proper SNAPPER blade.
7. Install blade properly.
1. Check and tighten oil drain plug
2. Make sure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely
in place.
3. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
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CORRECTIVE ACTION