Troubleshooting The Mower - Snapper ELT18540 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting the Tractor (Continued)
PROBLEM
Brake will not hold.
Tractor steers hard or
handles poorly.
Engine exhaust is
black.
Engine runs, but
tractor will not drive.

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.
Engine runs and
tractor drives, but
mower will not drive.
LOOK FOR
Internal brake worn.
Steering linkage is loose.
Improper tire inflation.
Front wheel spindle bearings dry.
Dirty air filter.
Choke closed.
Ground speed control pedals not depressed.
Transmission release lever in PUSH position.
Mower drive belt is broken.
Parking brake is engaged.
Traction drive belt is broken or slipping.
LOOK FOR
Lift linkage not properly attached or damaged.
Mower not leveled properly.
Tractor tires not properly inflated.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed too fast.
Mower has other problem.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed to fast.
Dirty or clogged air filter.
Cutting height set too low.
Discharge chute jamming.
Engine not up to operating temperature.
Starting mower in tall grass.
Mower has other problem.
PTO not engaged.
Mower has other problem.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
See authorized dealer.
See Servicing the Air Filter.
Open choke.
Depress pedals.
Move into DRIVE position.
See authorized dealer.
Disengage parking brake.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See Check Tire Pressure.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
See authorized dealer.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
See Servicing Air Filter.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height
during first pass.
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area.
Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.
Start the mower in a cleared area.
See authorized dealer.
Engage the PTO.
See authorized dealer.
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