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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.
Engine Backfires When
1. Throttle control set too "FAST".
Turned To "STOP"
Excessive Vibration
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade.
2. Loose blade components.
Cutting Grass
Improperly
Poor Grass Discharge 1. Engine speed too slow.
Oil Leaking
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
against handle.
1. Cutting height too low or high.
2. Engine speed too slow.
4. Terraced cut, side to side.
5. Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.
6. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
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.
6. Improper blade installed on deck.
7. Blade installed improperly on deck.
1. Leaking engine case.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Push primer bulb three times.
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. Set throttle control to "SLOW" and allow engine to
idle.
1. Service mower blade.
2. Service and tighten loose parts.
1. Adjust cutting height.
2. Move engine speed control to "FAST" position.
4. Adjust height of cut.
5. Adjust height of cut.
6. 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.
5. Clean deck.
6. Install proper SNAPPER blade.
7. Install blades 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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CORRECTIVE ACTION
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