Troubleshooting - Snapper ESPV21, ESPV21S Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty.
Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs priming.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely
After Running
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.
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.
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 1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive
Loss Of Traction
(Self-Propelled Models) 2. Transmission clutch cable adjustment required.
3. Drive belt requires replacement.
4. Damaged transmission.
1. Transmission clutch cable adjustment required.
Transmission Noise
(Self-Propelled Models) 2. Damaged transmission.
1. Build-up of debris on or around ground speed control
Ground Speed
Too Fast / Too Slow;
Unable to Adjust
Ground Speed
(Variable-Speed Self- 2. Ground speed control adjustment required.
Propelled Models)
3. Drive belt requires replacement.
4. Damaged transmission.
1. Cutting height too low or high.
Cutting Grass
Improperly 2. Forward ground speed too fast.
3. Terraced cut, side to side.
4. Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.
5. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
1. Forward speed too fast.
Poor Grass Discharge
2. Grass is wet.
3. Excessively worn or damaged blade.
4. Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck.
5. Improper blade installed on deck.
6. Blade installed improperly on deck.
Oil Leaking 1. Leaking engine case.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
against handle.
components.
components.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.
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.
1. Clean or replace filters.
2. Service spark plug.
3. Drain and clean fuel system.
1. Service mower blade.
2. Service and tighten loose parts.
3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
4. Replace belt.
1. Clean debris.
2. Adjust transmission clutch cable.
3. Replace drive belt.
4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
1. Adjust transmission clutch cable.
2. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
1. Clean debris.
2. Adjust ground speed control.
3. Replace drive belt.
4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
1. Adjust cutting height.
3. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
4. Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.
5. Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.
6. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
1. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
2. Mow when grass is dry.
3. Service mower blade.
4. Clean deck.
5. Install proper SNAPPER blade.
6. 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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