Troubleshooting - Snapper NP2167519B Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start Using 1. Fuel tank empty.
Recoil Starter
2. Engine needs choking or priming.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
4. Kawasaki Engines Only - Fuel shut-off in the 'Off'
position.
Engine Will Not Start (Electric 1. Fuel tank empty.
Start Models)
2. Engine needs choking or priming.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
4. Wiring harness disconnected.
5. Battery dead.
6. Kawasaki Engines Only - Fuel shut-off in the 'Off'
position.
Engine Stalls or Stops After 1. Blade control is released or is not being held
Running securely against handle.
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.
6. Kawasaki Engines Only - Fuel shut-off in the 'Off'
position.
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.
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.
Mower Will Not Move Loss 1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive
Of Traction (Self-Propelled components.
Models)
2. Driven disc slipping.
3. Drive belt requires replacement.
4. Damaged transmission.
Cutting Grass Improperly 1. Cutting height too low or high.
2. Engine speed too slow.
3. Forward ground speed too fast.
4. Terraced cut, side to side.
5. Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.
6. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
Poor Grass Discharge 1. Engine speed too fast.
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. 5. Clean deck.
6. Improper blade installed on deck.
7. Blade installed improperly on deck.
Oil Leaking 1. Leaking engine case.
PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Turn Fuel shut-off to 'On' position.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Connect wiring harness.
5. Charge or replace battery.
6. Turn Fuel shut-off to 'On' position.
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.
6. Turn Fuel shut-off to 'On' position.
1. Clean or replace filters.
2. Service spark plug.
3. Drain and clean fuel system.
1. Service mower blade.
2. Service and tighten loose parts.
3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
4. Replace belt.
1. Clean debris.
2. Clean or replace driven disc.
3. Replace drive belt.
4. 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. Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.
5. Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.
6. 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.
6. Install proper SNAPPER blade.
7. Install blade properly.
1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
2. Check and tighten drain plug.
3. Make sure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely in
place.
21