Troubleshooting The Mower - Snapper ERZT20441BVE2 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
Rider Troubleshooting Continued.
PROBLEM
Engine runs, but rider will
not drive.
Rider drive belt slips.
Brake will not hold.
Rider steers or handles poorly.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER

PROBLEM
Mower will not raise.
Mower cut is uneven.
Mower cut is rough looking.
Engine stalls easily with
mower engaged.
Excessive mower vibration.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.
Mower drive belt slips
or fails to drive.
CAUSE
1. Transmission(s) disengaged.
2. Belt is broken.
3. Drive belt slips.
4. Brake is not fully released.
5. Internal transmission problem
1. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
2. Belt stretched or worn.
1. Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
2. Internal transmission problem.
1. Steering linkage is loose.
2. Improper tire inflation.
CAUSE
1. Mower deck not properly installed. 1. See Mower Removal and Installation.
2. Deck lift component(s) damaged.
1. Mower not leveled properly.
2. Rider tires not inflated
equally or properly.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Blades are dull.
4. Mower drive belt slipping
because it is oily or worn.
5. Blades not properly fastened
to arbors.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Cutting height set too low.
4. Discharge chute jamming
with cut grass.
1. Blade mounting hardware is loose. 1. Tighten to 80-90 ft.lbs.
2. Mower blades, arbors,
or pulleys are bent.
3. Mower blades are out
of balance.
4. Belt installed incorrectly.
1. Bent or rough pulleys.
2. Using incorrect belt.
1. Idler pulley spring broken or not
properly attached.
2. Mower drive belt broken.
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REMEDY
1. Unlock roll release rod(s).
2. See Drive Belt Replacement.
3. See problem and cause below.
4. See Brake Adfjustment.
5. See authorized service dealer
1. Clean as required.
2. Replace belt.
1. See Brake Adjustment.
2. See authorized service dealer.
1. Check and tighten any loose connections.
2. See Regular Maintenance Section.
REMEDY
2. See authorized service dealer for repair.
1. See Mower Adjustment.
2. See Regular Maintenance Section.
1. Set engine speed control to full.
2. Decrease Ground Speed.
3. Sharpen or replace blades.
See Mower Blade Service.
4. Clean or replace belt as necessary.
5. See Servicing the Mower Blades.
1. Set engine speed control to full.
2. Decrease Ground Speed.
3. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
4. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area.
2. Check and replace as necessary.
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
See Maintenance Section.
4. Reinstall Correctly.
1. Repair or replace.
2. Replace with correct belt.
1. Repair or replace as needed.
2. Replace drive belt.