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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start
1. Fuel tank empty.
Using Recoil Starter
2. Engine needs priming.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
Engine Stalls or Stops
1. Blade control is released or is not being held
After Running
securely against handle.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty. 3. Clean free of all debris.
4. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
5. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Engine Loses Power
1. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.
2. Spark plug faulty.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Excessive Vibration
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade. 1. Service mower blade.
2. Loose blade components.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
4. Lumpy or frayed belt.
Mower Will Not Move
1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive
Loss Of Traction
components.
2. Transmission cable adjustment required.
3. Drive belt requires replacement.
4. Damaged transmission.
Transmission Noise
1. Transmission cable adjustment required.
2. Damaged transmission.
Ground Speed
1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive
Too Fast / Too Slow;
control components.
2. Transmission cable adjustment required.
Unable to Adjust
3. Drive belt requires replacement.
Ground Speed
4. Damaged transmission.
Cutting Grass Improperly 1. Cutting height too low or high.
2. Forward speed too fast.
3. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
Poor Grass Discharge 1. Forward speed too fast.
2. Grass is wet.
3. Excessively worn or damaged blade.
4. Build up of grass clippings and debris under
deck.
5. Improper blade installed on deck.
6. Blade installed improperly on deck.
Oil Leaking
1. Leaking engine case.
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PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
1. Blade control should be held securely against
handle at all times during operation of mower.
2. Fill with fuel to proper level.
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.
2. Service and tighten loose parts.
3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
4. Replace belt.
1. Clean debris.
2. Adjust transmission cable.
3. Replace drive belt.
4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
1. Adjust transmission cable.
2. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
1. Clean debris.
2. Adjust transmission cable.
3. Replace drive belt.
4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
1. Adjust cutting height.
2. Adjust to a slower speed.
3. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
1. Adjust to a slower speed.
2. Mow when grass is dry.
3. Service mower blade.
4. Clean deck.
5. Install proper SNAPPER blade.
6. Install blade 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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