Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems - Snapper 500Z Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
Problem Cause
Streaking.
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1. Blades are not sharp.
2. Blades are worn down to far.
3. Engine speed is too slow.
4. Ground speed is too fast.
5. Deck is plugged with grass
6. Not overlapping cutting rows
enough.
7. Not overlapping enough when
turning.
1. Lawn is uneven or bumpy.
2. Mower deck cutting height is
set too low.
3. Ground speed is too fast.
4. Deck is not leveled correctly.
5. Tire pressure is low or uneven
Remedy
1. Sharpen your blades.
2. Replaceyour blades.
3. Always mow at full throttle.
4. Slow down.
5. Clean out the mower.
6. Overlap your cutting rows.
7. When turning your effective cutting width
decreases-overlap more when turning.
1. Roll or level the lawn.
2. Raisethe cutting height.
3. Slow down.
4. Correctly level the deck.
5. Check and inflate the tires.
Stepped c[Inhlg. 1. Deck is not leveled correctly. 1. Level the deck correctly.
2. Tires are not properly inflated. 2. Check and inflate the tires.
3. Blades are damaged. 3. Replacethe blades.
4. Deck shell is damaged. 4. Repair or replacethe deck.
5. Mower spindle is bent or loose. 5. Repair or replacethe spindle.
6. Blades are installed incorrectly. 6. Reinstall the blades correctly.
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1. Deck is not leveled correctly. 1. Level the deck correctly.
2. Blades are dull or worn. 2. Sharpen or replace the blades.
3. Blades are damaged. 3. Replacethe blades.
4. Deck is clogged with grass 4. Clean out the deck.
clippings.
5. Deck shell is damaged. 5. Repair or replacethe deck.
6. Mower spindle is bent or loose. 6. Repair or replacethe spindle.
7. Blades are installed incorrectly. 7. Reinstall the blades correctly.
8. Tires are not properly inflated. 8. Check and inflate the tires.
1. Blades are not sharp or nicked. 1. Sharpen your blades.
2. Blades are worn down too far. 2. Replaceyour blades.
3. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Always mow at full throttle.
4. Ground speed is too fast. 4. Slow down.
5. Deck is plugged with grass. 5. Clean out the mower.
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