Mower Troubleshooting; Section 4 - Troubleshooting; Transmission Troubleshooting; Service & Lubrication - Snapper SPE1250K, SPE140KW, SPE150KH, SPE361, SPE481 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM
Mower not ...................................... Broken or slipping Blade Belt. ......................................Replace Belt.
cutting full ...................................... Dull, Damaged or Worn Blades ...................................Sharpen Blades or Install new Blades
width.
Discharge ....................................... Grass wet. ....................................................................Let Grass dry.
Deflector Becomes........................ Mower too low. .............................................................Raise cutting height
Obstructed ..................................... Engine overloaded. ......................................................Run Engine at full Throttle and reduce
SYMPTOM
Unit is ............................................ Gearing is overly noisy - chatter, etc............................Return to Authorized Snapper Dealer
Noisy............................................... Worn Gears.
........................................................ Worn Bearings - mainly input Shaft
........................................................ Ball Bearing.
Unit Jumps..................................... Teeth of Gears are worn beyond tolerances.
Out of Gear..................................... Spring in Shifter Fork weak or broken.
HOURS
BREAK-IN ....................................... Check all Grease Points and add if necessary
........................................................ Check all Fasteners for proper tightness.
........................................................ Change Engine Oil and Filter at 5 hours. .....................(See Engine Manual)
DAILY.............................................. Check Engine Oil. ........................................................Change Oil if extreme dusty conditions.
........................................................ Clean Air Filter. ............................................................More often if needed.
........................................................ Clean Air Intake Screen. ..............................................More often if needed.
........................................................ Remove Debris from under Belt Cover. .......................More often if needed.
........................................................ Sharpen Cutter Blades.................................................Tighten to 60-75 Ft.-Lbs.
........................................................ Grease Cutter Spindle Bearings. .................................Use Chevron SRI Grease or equal.
........................................................ .....................................................................................
........................................................ Inspect Interlock Switches for Damage........................Replace if Needed.
........................................................ Inspect Belts for Wear or Damage...............................Replace if Needed.
........................................................ Inspect brakes..............................................................Adjust for proper steering / stopping.
WEEKLY ......................................... Check Tire Pressure. ...................................................Add or Adjust as required.
........................................................ Check Safety Interlock System. ...................................Inspect OPC Switch for proper Operation.
........................................................ Lube Traction (Drive) Levers........................................One Shot General Purpose Grease.
........................................................ Inspect Traction Lock for Wear. ...................................Replace if Worn.
........................................................ Change Engine Oil and Filter. ......................................More often if needed.
........................................................ Replace Air Filter..........................................................More often if needed.
........................................................ Grease Caster Wheel Bearings. ..................................General Purpose Grease.
........................................................ Grease Caster Support Arms.......................................General Purpose Grease.
........................................................ Grease Traction Wheels. .............................................General Purpose Grease.
........................................................ Grease Idler Arm Pivots on Cutter Deck. .....................General Purpose Grease.
........................................................ Fuel Filter. ....................................................................Replace with SNAPPER P.N. 1-4359
........................................................ Grease Traction Idler Pulley (Located on the
MONTHLY....................................... Clean and Adjust Spark Plugs. ....................................(See Engine Manual)
........................................................ Lube Controls and Linkages. .......................................Use Medium Duty Oil.
MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)
PROBLEM

TRANSMISSION TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
SERVICE & LUBRICATION
PROCEDURE
Underside of Power Unit)..........................................General Purpose Grease.
SOLUTION
travel speed.
SOLUTION
COMMENTS
16
(NLGI No. 2)