Engine Troubleshooting - Snapper SP360 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SECTION 4 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM PROBLEM
Engine Key OFF.
does not Fuel Tank empty.
start.. Fuel Shut-Off Closed.
Engine Throttle Control not at FAST
(Rabbit) position.
Choke NOT closed.
Spark Plug Wire loose or disconnected.
Blade Clutch Switch in ON position.
Spark Plug bad.
Dirty Air Filter.
Traction Controls not Latched in Neutral.
Engine Dirt or water Fuel Tank.
Starts Hard
or Loses Air Filter dirty.
Power. Spark Plug not gapped correctly.
Spark Plug bad.
Engine Spark Plug bad.
Runs Spark Plug not gapped correctly.
Erratically. Fuel Filter plugged or dirty.
Engine Dirty Air Filter.
Idles Poorly. Fuel Filter plugged
Engine Engine Oil low in Crankcase.
Overheats. Cooling Fins & Flywheel Screen Clogged.
Machine Blade Mounting Bolts loose.
Vibrates Blade out of balance.
Excessive. Engine Mounting Bolts loose.
Engine Mowing grass too tall.
Dies. Mowing too fast.
SOLUTION
Turn Key to Run.
Fill Fuel Tank.
Open Fuel Shut-Off.
Put Engine Throttle Control to FAST (Rabbit)
position.
Put Throttle Control in CHOKE position.
Connect Spark Plug Wire.
Pull Blade Clutch Lever to OFF position.
Install new Spark Plug.
Clean Air Filter.
Move Traction Controls to NEUTRAL &
Engage Neutral Latch Lever
Drain and clean Fuel Tank, fill with fresh
Fuel.
Clean or install new Air Filter.
Check and set Spark Plug gap.
Install new Spark Plug.
Install new Spark Plug.
Check and gap spark plug gap.
Replace Fuel Filter.
Clean or replace Filter.
Replace Fuel Filter.
Add Oil.
Clean Fins & Screen
Tighten Blade Mounting Bolts.
Sharpen and balance Blade.
Tighten Mounting Bolts.
Adjust cutting height.
Reduce travel speed.
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