Troubleshooting - Snapper SPV21675FC (7800265) Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start
Using Recoil Starter
Engine Will Not Start
(Electric Start Models)
Engine Stalls or Stops
After Running
Engine Loses Power
ExcessiveVibration
Mower Will Not Move
Loss Of Traction
Transmission Noise
Ground Speed
Too Fast/ Too Slow;
Unableto Adjust
Ground Speed
Cutting Grass Improperly
Poor Grass Discharge
Oil Leaking
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fueltank empty. 1.
2. Engine needs priming. 2.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3.
1. Fueltank empty. 1.
2. Engine needs priming. 2.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.
Placespark plug wire onto spark plug.
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.
Placespark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Wiring harness disconnected. 4. Connectwiring harness.
5. Battery dead. 5. Chargeor replacebattery.
1. Blade control is releasedor is not being held 1. Blade control should be held securely against
securely against handle.
2. Fueltank 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. 3.
1. Damaged,out of balance or bent mower blade.1.
2. Loose blade components. 2.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped). 3.
4. Lumpy or frayed belt. 4.
1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive 1.
components.
2. Transmission cable adjustment required. 2.
3. Drive belt requires replacement. 3.
4. Damagedtransmission. 4.
1. Transmission cable adjustment required. 1.
2. Damagedtransmission. 2.
1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive 1.
control components.
2. Transmission cable adjustment required. 2.
3. Drive belt requires replacement. 3.
4. Damagedtransmission. 4.
1. Cutting height too low or high. 1.
2. Forward speedtoo fast. 2.
3. Cutting blade dull or damaged. 3.
1. Forward speedtoo fast. 1.
2. Grass is wet. 2.
3. Excessivelyworn or damaged blade. 3.
4. Build up of grass clippings and debris under 4.
deck.
5. Improper blade installed on deck.
6. Blade installed improperly on deck.
1. Leaking engine case.
handle at all times during operation of mower.
2. Fill with fuel to proper level.
3. Cleanfree of all debris.
4. Service spark plug.
5. Drain and clean fuel system.
1. Cleanor replace filters.
2. Service spark plug.
Drain and clean fuel system.
Service mower blade.
Service and tighten loose parts.
Replaceair lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
Replacebelt.
Cleandebris.
Adjust transmission cable.
Replacedrive belt.
Contact authorized SNAPPERdealer.
Adjust transmission cable.
Contact authorized SNAPPERdealer.
Cleandebris.
Adjust transmission cable.
Replacedrive belt.
Contact authorized SNAPPERdealer.
Adjust cutting height.
Adjust to a slower speed.
Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
Adjust to a slower speed.
Mow when grass is dry.
Service mower blade.
Cleandeck.
5. Install proper SNAPPERblade.
6. Install blade properly.
1. Contact authorized SNAPPERdealer.
2. Checkand tighten drain plug.
3. Make sure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely in
)lace.
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