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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start Using
1. Fuel tank empty.
Recoil Starter
2. Engine needs choking.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
Engine Stalls or Stops After
1. Blade control is released or is not being held
Running
securely against handle.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty.
4. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
5. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
6. Choke on.
Engine Loses Power
1. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.
2. Spark plug faulty.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
4. Debris build-up on engine cooling screen.
5. Choke on.
Excessive Vibration
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade.
2. Loose blade components.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
4. Lumpy or frayed belt.
Mower Will Not Move Loss Of
1. Damaged transmission
Traction
2. Drive belt requires replacement or adjustment.
3. Insufficient lubrication in transmission/differential. 3. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
Cutting Grass Improperly 1. Cutting height too low or high.
2. Engine speed too slow.
3. Forward ground speed too fast.
4. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
Poor Grass Discharge
1. Engine speed too fast.
2. Forward speed too fast.
3. Grass is wet.
4. Excessively worn or damaged blade.
5. Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck. 5. Clean deck.
6. Improper blade installed on deck.
7. Blade installed improperly on deck.
Oil Leaking
1. Leaking engine case.
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Choke engine.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
1. Blade control should be held securely against handle
at all times during operation of mower.
2. Fill with fuel to proper level.
3. Clean free of all debris.
4. Service spark plug.
5. Drain and clean fuel system.
6. Turn off choke.
1. Clean or replace filters.
2. Service spark plug.
3. Drain and clean fuel system.
4. Clean all debris from engine cooling system.
5. Turn off choke.
1. Service mower blade.
2. Service and tighten loose parts.
3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
4. Replace belt.
1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
2. Replace or adjust drive belt.
1. Adjust cutting height.
2. Move engine speed control to 'Fast' position.
3. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
4. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
1. Move engine speed control to 'Fast' position.
2. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
3. Mow when grass is dry.
4. Service mower blade.
6. Install proper SNAPPER blade.
7. Install blade properly.
1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
2. Check and tighten drain plug.
3. Make sure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely in
place.
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