Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service; Troubleshooting The Rider - Snapper 5900859 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
While normal care and regular maintenance will
extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or
constant use may eventually require that service be
performed to allow it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most
common problems, their causes and remedies.
See the information in the MAINTENANCE Section
for instructions on how to perform most of these minor
adjustments and service repairs yourself. If you
prefer, all of these procedures can be performed for
you by your local authorized dealer.

Troubleshooting the Rider

PROBLEM
Engine will not turnover or start. 1. Parking brake not engaged.
Engine starts hard or runs
poorly.
Engine knocks
Excessive oil consumption
Engine exhaust is black.
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2. PTO (electric clutch) switch in ON
position.
3. Out of fuel
4. Engine flooded.
5. Fuse blown.
6. Battery terminals require cleaning.
7. Battery discharged or dead.
8. Wiring loose or broken.
9. Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
10. Safety interlock switch faulty.
11. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or
incorrectly gapped.
12. Water in fuel.
13. Gas is old or stale.
1. Fuel mixture too rich.
2. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
1. Low oil level.
2. Using wrong grade engine oil.
1. Engine running too hot.
2. Using wrong weight oil.
3. Too much oil in crankcase.
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Engine choke control is in CLOSED
position.
WARNING
Remove the ignition key prior to
performing maintenance on the unit.
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance
on the tractor or mower only when the engine
is stopped and the parking brake is engaged.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect
the spark plug wire and fasten it away from
the plug before beginning the maintenance, to
prevent accidental starting of the engine.
REMEDY
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Place if OFF position.
3. If engine is hot allow to cool, the refill the
fuel tank.
4. Move choke control to CLOSED position.
5. Replace fuse.
6. Clean the battery terminals.
7. Recharge or replace.
8. Visually check wiring & replace broken or
frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.
9. Repair or replace. See authorized
dealer.
10. Replace as needed. See authorized
service dealer.
11. Clean and gap or replace. See engine
manual.
12. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
13. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
1. Clean air filter. Check choke adjustment.
2. Clean and gap or replace. See engine
manual.
1. Check/add oil as required.
2. See engine manual.
1. Clean engine fins, blower screen and air
cleaner.
2. See engine manual.
3. Drain excess oil.
1. Replace air filter. See engine manual.
2. Open choke control.
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