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PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start
Using Recoil Starter
Engine Stalls or Stops
After Running
Engine Loses Power
Excessive Vibration
Mower Will Not Move
Loss Of Traction
(Self-Propelled Models)
Cutting Grass
Improperly
Poor Grass Discharge
Oil Leaking
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
1• Fuel tank empty•
2• Engine needs choking or priming.
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Spark plug wire disconnected. 3.
Kawasaki Engines Only - Fuel Shut-Off in the "OFF" 4.
position
Blade control is released or is not being held securely 1
against handle.
Fuel tank empty. 2•
Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty. 3•
Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. 4.
Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 5•
Kawasaki Engines Only - Fuel Shut-Off in the "OFF" 6.
position
Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty 1
Spark plug faulty. 2.
Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system• 3.
Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade. 1
Loose blade components. 2.
Loose or missing air lift (if equipped). 3.
Lumpy or frayed belt 4.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for
Instructions•
Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
Turn Fuel Shut-Off to "ON" position
• Blade control should be held securely against
handle at all times during operation of mower.
Fill with fuel to proper level•
Clean free of all debris.
Service spark plug.
Drain and clean fuel system•
Turn Fuel Shut-Off to "ON" position
•Clean or replace filters•
Service spark plug•
Drain and clean fuel system•
•Service mower blade•
Service and tighten loose parts.
Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
Replace belt.
1. Damaged transmission 1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
2• Traction drive belt requires replacement 2• Replace traction drive belt.
3. Driven disc slipping 3. Clean or replace driven disc.
1. Cutting height too low or high. 1• Adjust cutting height.
2• Engine speed too slow. 2. Move engine speed control to "FAST" position.
3. Forward ground speed too fast. 3. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
4• Terraced cut, side to side. 4• Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.
5• Excessive deck pitch, front to rear. 5. Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.
6• Cutting blade dull or damaged• 6• Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade•
1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Move engine speed control to "FAST" position•
2. Forward speed too fast. 2. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
3. Grass is wet. 3•
4. Excessively worn or damaged blade. 4.
5• Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck. 5.
6. Improper blade installed on deck. 6•
7.
7• Blade installed improperly on deck•
1• Leaking engine case•
Mow when grass is dry.
Service mower blade•
Clean deck•
Install proper SNAPPER blade•
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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