Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton Snapper 2691382-00 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE
Engine Will 1. Fuel tank empty.
Not Start
2. Engine needs choking.
Using Recoil
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
Starter.
4. Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch. 4. Contact authorized dealer.
5. Park brake not engaged.
6. Ignition is in the OFF position.
Engine Will 1. Fuel tank empty.
Not Start
2. Engine needs choking.
Using Electric
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
Starter.
4. Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch. 4. Contact authorized dealer.
5. Park brake not engaged.
6. Blown Fuse.
7. Faulty interlock module.
8. Ignition is in the OFF position.
9.Battery is weak or dead.
10. Battery cables loose, broken disconnected
or corroded.
11. Faulty electric starter or starter solenoid.
12. Starter cable loose, broken or disconnected. 12. Connect starter cable. If broken, replace with new
13. Electrical wiring harness disconnected or
broken.
Engine Stalls 1. Operator not in seat.
After Running.
2. Engine speed control in CHOKE position.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty. 4. Clean free of all debris.
5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
6. Fuel filter restricted.
7. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Engine Loses 1. Excessive load on engine.
Power.
2. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.
3. Spark plug faulty.
4. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
5. Debris build up on engine cooling screen.
Engine 1. Engine speed control set to FAST.
Backfires
When Turned
To "STOP".
Excessive 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower
Vibration. blades.
2. Loose blade components.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
4. Lumpy or frayed belt.
5. Bent Idler, stationary or spindle pulley.
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.
2. Move engine speed control to CHOKE position.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
5. Engage park brake.
6. Turn ignition switch to the RUN position.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.
2. Move engine speed control to CHOKE position.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
5. Engage park brake.
6. Replace with new 20 AMP fuse.
7. Contact authorized dealer.
8. Turn ignition switch to the START position.
9. Charge or replace with new battery.
10. Clean and connect battery cables. If broken,
replace with new battery cables.
11. Contact authorized dealer.
starter cable.
13. Connect or replace with new wiring harness.
1. Sit in operator's seat.
2. Move engine speed control to FAST position.
3. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.
5. Service spark plug.
6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Drain and clean fuel system.
1. Lessen load.
2. Clean or replace filters.
3. Service spark plug.
4. Drain and clean fuel system. Replace filter.
5. Clean all debris from engine cooling screen.
1. Set engine speed control to SLOW and allow engine
to idle. Then, turn key to "OFF".
1. Service mower blade(s).
2. Service and tighten loose parts.
3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
4. Replace belt. Contact authorized dealer.
5. Replace pulley. Contact authorized dealer.
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