Snapper LT-200 Series Operator's Manual page 76

Troubleshooting the Tractor(Continued)
Problem Cause
Excessiveoil consumption. 1. Engine running too hot.
Engine exhaustis black.
Engine runs, but tractorwill not
drive.
Tractordrive belt slips.
Brake will not hold.
Tractorsteers hard or handles
poorly.
2. Too much oil in crankcase.
3. Using wrong weight oil.
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1.
2.
Choke set to CLOSEwhen engine
is running.
oo much oil in crank case.
Remedy
Cleanengine fins, blower screen and air
cleaner. Clean radiator screen.
Checkthe oil level, drain excess oil as
required.
See "Change Engine Oil" in the
Maintenance Section of operator's manual
for complete oil specifications.
Set choke to OPENas soon as engine
starts.
Parking brake is engaged.
Ground speed control pedals not
depressed.
Transmission releaselever in
"push" position.
Drive belt slips.
Drive belt is broken
Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
Belt stretched or worn.
Idler pulley pivot bracket "frozen"
in declutched position.
Internal brake worn.
Improper tire inflation
Checkthe oil level, drain excess oil as
required.
Disengageparking brake.
Depress 3edals.
3.
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5.
1.
2.
3.
Stop engme and move into drive
position.See your Dealer.
See cause and remedy below.
See your Dealer
Cleanas required.
See your Dealer.
Removeidler pulley bracket, clean and
lubricate.
1. See your dealer.
1.
2. Front wheel spindle bearings dry.
3. Steering linkage is loose.
Check and correct.Check and tighten any
loose connections. See Steering Gear
Adjustment.
Gear Adjustment.Greasespindles. See
Tractorand Mower Maintenancein the
Maintenance section.
Check and correct.Check and tighten any
loose connections.
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