Troubleshooting - Snapper S211, SP211, SPV211, SPV211S, SPV211E Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start
Using Recoil Starter
Engine Will Not Start
(Electric Start Models)
Engine Stalls or Stops
After Running
Engine Loses Power
Excessive Vibration
Mower Will Not Move
Loss Of Traction (Self-
Propelled Models)
Transmission Noise
(Self-Propelled Models)
Ground Speed
Too Fast / Too Slow;
Unable to Adjust Ground
Speed (Variable-Speed
Self-Propelled Models)
Cutting Grass Improperly 1. Cutting height too low or high.
Poor Grass Discharge
Oil Leaking

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Engine needs priming.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Engine needs priming.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
4. Wiring harness disconnected.
5. Battery dead.
1. Blade control is released or is not being held
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.
1. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.
2. Spark plug faulty.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
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.
1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive
components.
2. Transmission clutch cable adjustment required.
3. Drive belt requires replacement.
4. Damaged transmission.
1. Transmission clutch cable adjustment required.
2. Damaged transmission.
1. Build-up of debris on or around ground speed
control components.
2. Ground speed control adjustment required.
3. Drive belt requires replacement.
4. Damaged transmission.
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.
2. Grass is wet.
3. Excessively worn or damaged blade.
4. Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck. 4. Clean deck.
5. Improper blade installed on deck.
6. Blade installed improperly on deck.
1. Leaking engine case.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Connect wiring harness.
5. Charge or replace battery.
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.
2. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
3. Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.
4. Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.
5. 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.
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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