Snapper LT180H48DBV2 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 51

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Part 2)
PROBLEM
Tractor Will Not
Move Or Loss Of
Traction
Blade(s) Not
Turning
Cutting Grass
Improperly
Poor Grass
Discharge
Battery Will Not
Charge
Oil Leaking From
Transmission
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Speed control handle in the
neutral "N" position,
2. Roll release control in "ROLL"
position (Hydro Models Only).
3. Low transmission oil level (Hydro
Models Only).
4. Shifter out of adjustment.
5. Traction drive belt requires
adjustment.
6. Traction drive belt requires
replacement.
1. Blade engagement switch in the
"OFF" position.
..... 2. Blade belt requires adjustment.
3. Blade belt requires replacement.
4. Electric clutch not functioning.
1. Uneven tire pressure.
2. Cutting height too low or high.
3. Engine speed too slow.
4. Forward speed too fast.
5. Deck side to side level requires
adjustment.
6. Deck front to rear level requires
adjustment.
7. Cutting Blade dull or damaged.
8. Blade belt requires replacement.
9. Blade belt slipping.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Forward speed too fast.
3. Grass is wet.
4. Excessively worn or damaged
blade(s}.
5. Build up of grass clippings and
debris under deck.
6. Improper blade(s) installed on
deck.
7. Blade(s) installed improperly on
deck.
1. Poor cable connections.
2. Bad battery cell(s).
3. Faulty alternator.
1. Loose or missing oil filler cap on
transmission.
2. Leaking axle seats.
3. Leaking at casing seal.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Place speed control in desired speed.
2. Move roll release control to the
engaged position.
3. Bring oil to proper level.
4. Adjust shifter.
5. Adjust traction drive belt.
6. Replace traction drive belt.
1. Move switch to the "ON" position.
2. Adjust mower belt.
3. Replace mower belt.
4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
1. Bring to proper pressure.
2. Adjust cutting height.
3. Move engine speed control to "FAST".
4. Move speed control to a slower speed.
5. Adjust side to side level
6. Adjust front to rear level.
7. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
8. Replace blade belt.
9. Replace blade belt.
1. Move engine speed control to "FAST".
2. Move speed control to a slower speed.
3. Mow when grass is dry.
4. Service mower blade(s).
5. Clean deck.
6. Install proper SNAPPER blades.
7. Install blades properly.
1. Clean cables and battery terminals.
2. Replace with new battery.
3. Contact engine manufacturer's dealer.
1. Check oil level and re-install oil cap.
2. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
3. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
13