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SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING
MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)
SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION
Mower not ...................................... Broken or slipping Blade Belt ....................................... Replace Belt.
cutting full ...................................... Dull, Damaged or Worn Blades ................................... Sharpen Blades or Install new Blades
width.
Discharge ....................................... Grass wet. .................................................................... Let Grass dry.
Deflector Becomes ........................ Mower too low.............................................................. Raise cutting height
Obstructed ..................................... Engine overloaded ....................................................... Run Engine at full Throttle and reduce
travel speed.
TRANSMISSION TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION
Unit is ............................................ Gearing is overly noisy - chatter, etc. ........................... Return to Authorized Snapper Dealer
Noisy. .............................................. Worn Gears.
........................................................ Worn Bearings - mainly input Shaft
........................................................ Ball Bearing.
Unit Jumps .................................... Teeth of Gears are worn beyond tolerances.
Out of Gear. .................................... Spring in Shifter Fork weak or broken.
SERVICE & LUBRICATION
HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS
BREAK4N ....................................... Check all Grease Points and add if necessary
........................................................ Check alt Fasteners for proper tightness.
........................................................ Change Engine Oil and Filter at 5 hours. ..................... (See Engine Manual)
DAILY. ............................................. Check Engine Oil......................................................... Change Oil if extreme dusty conditions.
........................................................ Clean Air Filter. ............................................................ More often if needed.
........................................................ Clean Air Intake Screen. ............................................. More often if needed.
........................................................ Remove Debris from under Belt Cover. ....................... More often if needed.
........................................................ Sharpen Cutter Blades. ................................................ Tighten to 60-75 Ft.-Lbs.
........................................................ Grease Cutter Spindle Bearings. ................................. Use Chevron SRt Grease or equal.
............................................................................................................................................. (NLGI No. 2)
........................................................ Inspect Interlock Switches for Damage ........................ Replace if Needed.
........................................................ Inspect Belts for Wear or Damage ............................... Replace if Neede&
........................................................ Inspect brakes. ............................................................ .Adjust for proper steering / stopping.
WEEKLY ........................................ Check Tire Pressure. ................................................. .Add or Adjust as required.
........................................................ Check Safety Interlock System .................................... Inspect OPC Switch for proper Operation.
........................................................ Lube Traction (Drive) Levers. ..................................... .One Shot General Purpose Grease.
........................................................ Inspect Traction Lock for Wear .................................... Replace if Worn.
........................................................ Change Engine Oil and Filter ....................................... More often if needed.
........................................................ Replace Air Filter ......................................................... More often if needed.
........................................................ Grease Caster Wheel Bearings. ................................. .General Purpose Grease.
........................................................ Grease Caster Support Arms. ..................................... .General Purpose Grease.
........................................................ Grease Traction Wheels. ............................................ .General Purpose Grease.
........................................................ Grease Idler Arm Pivots on Cutter Deck. .................... .General Purpose Grease.
........................................................ Fuel Filter ..................................................................... Replace with SNAPPER P.N. 1-4359
........................................................ Grease Traction Idler Pulley (Located on the
Underside of Power Unit) ......................................... .General Purpose Grease.
MONTHLY. ...................................... Clean and Adjust Spark Plugs. .................................... (See Engine Manual)
........................................................ Lube Controls and Unkages. ....................................... Use Medium Duty Oit.
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