Troubleshooting - Snapper 7800604 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
Theengine will not start.
1. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with dean gasoline. Do not use old gaso%e.
2. On a cold engine, push the primer button (optional on some models). For the number of times required to push the
primer button, seethe engine manufacturer's instructions.
3. Make sure the wire for the spark plug is connected to the spark plug.
4. There is too much gasoline in the engine cylinder. Removeand dry the spark plug. Pull the recoil-start grip several times.
Install the spark plug, Connectthe wire to the spark plug. Start the engine.
5. The engine is difficult to start in heavy or high grass. Move the mower to a clean dry surface.
6. Make sure the engine stop lever is in the operating position.
7. Make sure the fuel valve is in the ON position. Refer to the engine manual.
Theengine will not stop.
1. Releasethe engine stop lever.
2. Checkthe engine stop cane. Replace the cane if bent or damaged.
Engine performance is bad.
1. Checkthe height of cut settings. Raise the height of cut if the grass is high.
2. Checkthe bottom of the blade housing. Cleanthe blade housing of grass and other debris,
3. Checkthe wire to the spark plug. Make sure the wire is connected.
4. Cleanthe engine cooling fins of grass and other debris.
5. Checkthe spark plug gap. Set the spark plug gap at 0.030"
6. Checkthe amount of oil in the engine. Fill with oi if necessary.
7. Checkthe engine air cleaner. Refer to the engine manual.
8. The gasoline is bad. Drain and clean the fuel tank. Fifl the fuel tank with clean gasoline.
Excessivevibration.
1. Takethe mower to an Authorized Service Center.
Thegrass will not discharge correctly.
1. Cleanthe bottom of the mower housing.
2. Takethe mower to an Authorized Service Center..
Thegrass is not cut even.
1. Checkthe height adjustment at each wheel. The height adjustment must be the same for each wheel.
2. Takethe mower to an Authorized Service Center.
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