Troubleshooting - Snapper ELBC6152BV Operator's Manual

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maintenance (cont.)
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BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE TO PREVENT INADVERTENT STARTING OF UNIT.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

• UNIT WILL NOT START:
• Check fuel and oil levels.
• Check to make sure choke is set when engine is cold, off when hot.
• Check throttle for proper operation.
• Check intake baffle for jammed debris or accumulation of debris.
• If condition persists, contact dealer.
• UNIT STALLS:
• Check fuel and oil levels.
• Check intake baffle for jammed debris or accumulation of debris.
• If condition persists, contact dealer.
• EXCESSIVE NOISE OR VIBRATION:
• Check to make sure all fasteners are tightened securely.
• Remove intake baffle and visually inspect impeller for broken, bent, or cracked blades; also make sure impeller hub
is securely tightened onto engine shaft – bolt should be torqued to 15 ft/lbs. Pull recoil and check for bent engine
shaft. Contact dealer for repair or replacement if necessary. Do not attempt to repair a damaged impeller or
bent engine shaft. Serious injury or equipment damage may result.
! BEFORE REMOVING INTAKE BAFFLE, OR ANY OTHER COMPONENT, STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE TO PREVENT INADVERTENT STARTING OF UNIT.
• UNIT DOES NOT TRAVEL STRAIGHT:
• Check tire pressure – 24 psi rear. Adjust as needed.
• Check camber on front wheel, adjust as needed.
• Make sure wheels are lubricated – see Lubrication.
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