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PROBLEM
EngineWillNot
Start Using
Recoil Starter
Engine Will Not
Start Using
Electric Starter
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PROBABLE CAUSE
Fuel tank empty. 1.
Engine needs choking. 2.
Spark plug wire disconnected. 3.
Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch. 4.
Park brake not engaged. 5.
Blown Fuse. 6.
Faulty interlock module. 7.
Faulty parking brake or blade switch. 8.
Ignition is inthe OFF position. 9.
Fuel tank empty. 1.
Engine needs choking. 2.
Spark plug wire disconnected. 3.
Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch. 4.
Park brake not engaged. 5.
Blown Fuse. 6.
Faulty interlock module. 7.
8. Faulty parking brake or blade switch.
9. Ignition is in the OFF position.
10.Battery is weak or dead.
11. Battery cables loose, broken disconnected or
corroded.
12. Faulty electric starter or starter solenoid.
13. Starter cable loose, broken or disconnected
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.
Move choke control to "CHOKE" position.
Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
Engage park brake.
Replace with new 20 AMP fuse.
Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
Turn ignition switch to the RUN position.
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.
Move choke control to "CHOKE" position.
Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
Engage park brake.
Replace with new 20 AMP fuse.
Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
14. Electrical wiring harness disconnected or broken.
Engine Stalls After 1. Operator not in seat.
Running 2. Choke control in the "CHOKE" position.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty. 4.
5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. 5.
6. Fuel filter restricted. 6.
7. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 7.
Engine Loses 1. Excessive load on engine. 1.
Power 2. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty 2.
3. Spark plug faulty. 3.
4. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 4.
5. Debris build up on engine cooling screen. 5.
Engine Backfires 1. Throttle control set too "FAST". 1.
When Turned To
"STOP"
8. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
9. Turn ignition switch to the START position.
10. Charge or replace with new battery.
11. Clean and connect battery cables. If
broken, replace with new battery cables.
12. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
13. Connect starter cable. If broken, replace
with new starter cable.
14. Connect or replace with new wiring harness.
1. Sit in operator's seat.
2. Move choke control to "OFF" position.
3. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.
Clean free of all debris.
Service spark plug.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain and clean fuel system.
Lessen load.
Clean or replace filters.
Service spark plug.
Drain and clean fuel system. Replace filter.
Clean all debris from engine cooling screen.
Set throttle control to "SLOW" and allow
engine to idle. Then, turn key to "OFF".
Excessive Vibration 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blades. 1. Service mower blade(s).
2. Loose blade components. 2. Service and tighten loose parts.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped). 3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
4. Lumpy or frayed belt 4. Replace belt.
5. Bent Idler, stationary or spindle pulley 5. Replace pulley.
(Trouble Shooting Continued on Next Page)
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