Mower Troubleshooting; Section 4 - Troubleshooting; Transmission Troubleshooting; Service & Lubrication - Snapper SPE131KW, SPE151KW, SPE361, SPE381 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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Table of Contents

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.

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.........................................................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)

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