Snapper Z1202B Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 21

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. ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS
Incorrect Ignition Timing-- consult dealer
Carburetor maladjusted--- readjust carburetor
Faulty spark plugs —-- check spark plug
clean and reset gap
Bouncing off seat safety switch- slow down on rough terrain
7. ENGINE OVERHEATED
Air intake screen or fins clogged- clean intake screen
and fins
Fuel mixture too lean- readjust carburetor*
Oil level too low or too high- adjust oil level
Improper ignition timing- consult dealer
Running engine too slow -- run engine faster
8. ENGINE IDLES POORLY
Carburetor maladjustment- readjust carburetor
Improper spark plug gap- check and re-gap plug
9. ENGINE BACKFIRES
Carburetor maladjustment- readjust carburetor
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ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WONT MOVE FORWARD
Drive belt loose or broken-
Shift linkage cable disconnected-
Transmission shift arm disconnected-
Transmission oil low-
Transmission locks in unlock position-
Air in Transmission (02 Models)-
Hydrostat Oil Filter Plugged (03, 04 Models)-
Not enough tension on drive belt-
Bad Transmission-
Gear Mating Transmission/Gearbox disconnected-
- re-tension or replace
- reconnect
- reconnect
- add oil
- put in lock position
- air bleed
(Per Service Bulletin 199208)
-replace filter
PN 62294
-check
- consult dealer
-consult dealer
11. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS
Hydro, trans. oil too low or too high--- add oil
Transmission damage- consult dealer
Transmission blowing oil out cap-overfilled or water
contaminated
12. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED
Operator not on seat--- sit on seat
Faulty interlock system- consult dealer
Bad blade spindle bearing--- consult dealer
Deck drive belt not properly routed- reroute
Blades blocked by foreign material- clean under deck
* See engine manual for engine adjustments
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