Troubleshooting - Snapper 15 Series Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
1.
Engine Will Not Start
Using Recoil Starter 2.
3.
4.
Engine Stalls or Stops 1.
After Running
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engine Loses Power 1.
2.
3.
Excessive Vibration 1.
2.
3.
Cutting Grass 1.
Improperly 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Poor Grass Discharge 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Oil Leaking 1.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
Fuel tank empty.
Engine needs choking or priming.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Spark plug faulty.
Blade control is released or is not being held
securely against handle.
Fuel tank empty.
Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty.
Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty
Spark plug faulty.
Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade.
Loose blade components.
Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
Cutting height too low or high.
Engine speed too slow.
Forward ground speed too fast.
Terraced cut, side to side.
Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.
Cutting blade dull or damaged.
Engine speed too slow.
Grass is wet.
Excessively worn or damaged blade.
Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck.
Improper blade installed on deck.
Blade installed improperly on deck.
Leaking engine case.
1.
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2.
Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for
instruction.
3.
Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4.
Replace with new spark plug.
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.
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.
1.
Adjust cutting height.
2.
Contact authorized SNAPPER Dealer.
3.
Walk at slower pace.
4.
Adjust height of cut with height adjust bushings.
5.
Adjust height of cut with height adjust bushings.
6.
Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
1.
Contact authorized SNAPPER Dealer.
2.
Mow when grass is dry.
3.
Service mower blade.
4.
Clean deck.
5.
Install proper SNAPPER blade.
6.
Install blade properly.
1.
Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
2.
Check and tighten drain plug.
3.
Make sure dipstick or oil filler cap is securely in
place.
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CORRECTIVE ACTION