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PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start
Using Recoil Starter
Engine Stalls or Stops
After Running
Engine Loses Power
Excessive Vibration
Mower Will Not Move
Loss Of Traction
(Self-Propelled Models)
Cutting Grass
Improperly
Poor Grass Discharge
Oil Leaking
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLECAUSE
1. Fuel tank empty•
2. Engine needs priming.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
1. Blade control is released or is not being held 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.
1. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty
2. Spark plug faulty.
2•
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system•
3•
1• Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade.
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2• Loose blade components.
2•
3• Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
3•
4• Lumpy or frayed belt
4•
1. Damaged transmission
2. Traction drive belt requires replacement
3. Driven disc slipping
1• Cutting height too low or high.
2. Forward ground speed too fast.
3• Terraced cut, side to side.
4. Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.
5. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.
3• Place spark plug wire onto 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.
Service spark plug.
Drain and clean fuel system.
• Service mower blade.
Service and tighten loose parts•
Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
Replace belt.
1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
2. Replace traction drive belt.
3. Clean or replace driven disc.
1. Adjust cutting height.
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• Forward speed too fast.
1. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
2. Grass is wet.
2• Mow when grass is dry.
3• Excessively worn or damaged blade.
3• Service mower blade•
4. Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck.
4. Clean deck.
5. Improper blade installed on deck.
5. Install proper SNAPPER blade.
6. Blade installed improperly on deck.
6• Install blade properly•
1• Leaking engine case.
1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
2. Check and tighten drain plug.
3. Make sure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely
in place.
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