Troubleshooting - Snapper HWPS26700BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start
Using Recoil Starter
Engine Stalls or Stops
After Running
Engine Loses Power
Excessive Vibration
Mower Will Not Move
Loss Of Traction
(Self-Propelled Models)
Cutting Grass
Improperly
Poor Grass Discharge
Oil Leaking
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLECAUSE
1. Fuel tank empty or fuel valve OFF.
2. Engine needs choking.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
4. Engine speed control in STOP position.
1. Choke control in the "CHOKE" position.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Turn valve ON.
2. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Move control to choke or fast position.
1. Move choke control to "OFF" position.
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 blades.
2. Loose blade components.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
4. Lumpy or frayed belt.
5. Bent Idler pulley.
1. Damaged transmission.
2. Traction drive belt requires replacement.
3. Driven disc slipping.
1. Cutting height too low or high.
2. Engine speed too slow.
3. Forward ground speed too fast.
4. Terraced cut, side to side.
5. Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.
6. Cutting blade(s) dull or damaged.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Forward speed too fast.
3. Grass is wet.
4. Excessively worn or damaged blade(s).
5. Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck. 5.
6. Improper blade(s) installed on deck. 6.
7.
7. Blade(s) installed improperly on deck.
1. Leaking engine case.
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(s).
2. Service and tighten loose parts.
3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
4. Replace belt.
5. Replace pulley.
1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
2. Replace traction drive belt.
3. Clean or replace driven disc.
1. Adjust cutting height.
2. Move engine speed control to "FAST" position.
3. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
4. Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.
5. Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.
6. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade(s).
1. Move engine speed control to "FAST" position.
2. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
3. Mow when grass is dry.
4. Service mower blade(s).
Clean deck.
Install proper SNAPPER blades.
Install blades 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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