Snapper 355Z Series Operator's Manual page 43
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Rider Troubleshooting Continued.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine runs, but rider will
1.
Hydraulic releaselever(s)
1. Move lever(s) forward to "drive" position.
not drive,
in "free-wheel" position.
SeePushing The Rider By Hand.
2.
Belt is broken.
2. SeeDrive Belt Replacement.
3.
Drive belt slips.
3. Seeproblem and cause below.
4.
Brake is not fully released.
4. Seeauthorized service dealer
Rider drive bell slips.
1.
Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
1. Clean as required.
2.
Tensiontoo loose.
2. Adjust spring tension.
SeeDrive Belt Replacement
3.
Belt stretched or worn.
3. Replacebelt.
Brakewill nothold.
1.
Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
1. SeeBrake Adjustment.
2.
Brake pads worn.
2. Replacewith new brake pads.
Rider steers or handles poorly.
1.
Steering linkage is loose.
1. Check and tighten any loose connections.
2.
Improper tire inflation.
2. SeeRegular Maintenance Section.
TROUBLESHOOTINGTHE MOWER
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Mower will notraise.
1.
Lift linkage not properly attached
1. Seeauthorized service dealerfor repair.
or damaged.
Enginestalls easily with
1.
Engine speed too slow.
mower engaged.
2.
Ground speedtoo fast.
3.
Cutting height set too low.
Excessivemower vibration.
Excessivebelt wear or breakage.
Mower drive belt slips
or fails to drive.
Mower does notengage.
4.
Discharge chute jamming
with cut grass.
1.
Blade mounting bolts are loose.
2.
Mower blades, arbors,
or pulleys are bent.
3.
Mower blades are out
of balance.
4.
Belt installed incorrectly.
1.
Bent or rough pulleys.
2.
Using incorrect belt.
1.
Idler pulley spring broken or not
properly attached.
2.
Mower drive belt broken.
1.
Electrical wiring damage.
2.
Battery voltage too low.
1. Set to full throttle.
2. DecreaseGround Speed.
3. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
4. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area.
1. Tighten to 70 ft.lbs. (94 Nm).
2. Check and replace as necessary.
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
SeeMaintenance Section.
4. Reinstall Correctly.
1. Repair or replace.
2. Replacewith correct belt.
1. Repair or replace as needed.
2. Replacedrive belt.
1. Locate & repair damagedwire.
2. Recharge battery and check alternator.
SeeBattery Maintenance section.
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