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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
EngineWill Not Start
Using RecoilStarter
EngineWill Not Start
(ElectricStart Models)
EngineStalls or Stops
After Running
EngineLoses Power
ExcessiveVibration
Mower Will Not Move
Loss Of Traction
Transmission Noise
Ground Speed
TooFast/ TooSlow;
Unableto Adjust
Ground Speed
Cutting Grass Improperly
Poor GrassDischarge
Oil Leaking
PROBABLECAUSE
1. Fueltank empty. 1.
2. Engineneedspriming. 2.
3. Sparkplug wire disconnected. 3.
1. Fueltank empty. 1.
2. Engineneedspriming. 2.
3. Sparkplug wire disconnected. 3.
CORRECTIVEACTION
Fillfuel tank with fresh fuel.
Prime. CheckEngineManualfor Instructions.
Placespark plug wire onto spark plug.
Fillfuel tank with fresh fuel.
Prime. CheckEngineManualfor Instructions.
Placespark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Wiring harnessdisconnected. 4. Connectwiring harness.
5. Batterydead. 5. Chargeor replacebattery.
1. Bladecontrol is releasedor is not being held 1. Bladecontrol should be heldsecurely against
securely against handle.
2. Fueltank empty.
3. Engineair pre-cleanerand or air cleanerdirty.
4. Sparkplug defective or gap set improperly.
5. Water,debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
1. Engineair pre-cleaneror air cleanerdirty.
2. Sparkplug faulty.
3. Water,debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 3.
1. Damaged,out of balanceor bent mower blade.1.
2. Looseblade components. 2.
3. Looseor 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 cableadjustment required. 2.
3. Drive belt requires replacement. 3.
4. Damagedtransmission. 4.
1. Transmission cableadjustment required. 1.
2. Damagedtransmission. 2.
1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive 1.
control components.
2. Transmission cableadjustment required. 2.
3. Drive belt requires replacement. 3.
4. Damagedtransmission. 4.
1. Cutting heighttoo low or high. 1.
2. Forward speedtoo fast. 2.
3. Cutting bladedull or damaged. 3.
1. Forward speedtoo fast. 1.
2. Grassis wet. 2.
3. Excessivelyworn or damagedblade. 3.
4. Build up of grass clippings and debris under 4.
deck.
5. Improper blade installed on deck.
6. Bladeinstalled improperly on deck.
1. Leakingengine case.
handle at alltimes during operation of mower.
2. Fillwith fuel to proper level.
3. Cleanfree of all debris.
4. Service spark plug.
5. Drainand cleanfuel system.
1. Cleanor replacefilters.
2. Service spark plug.
Drainand cleanfuel system.
Service mower blade.
Service andtighten loose parts.
Replaceair lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
Replacebelt.
Cleandebris.
Adjust transmission cable.
Replacedrive belt.
ContactauthorizedSNAPPERdealer.
Adjust transmission cable.
ContactauthorizedSNAPPERdealer.
Cleandebris.
Adjust transmission cable.
Replacedrive belt.
ContactauthorizedSNAPPERdealer.
Adjust cutting height.
Adjust to a slower speed.
Sharpen cutting edgesor replaceblade.
Adjust to a slower speed.
Mow when grass is dry.
Service mower blade.
Cleandeck.
5. Install proper SNAPPERblade.
6. Install blade properly.
1. ContactauthorizedSNAPPERdealer.
2. Checkand tighten drain plug.
3. Makesure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely in
)lace.
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