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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tractor Will Not
Move Or Loss Of
Traction
1. Speed control handle in the neutral “N”
position.
1. Place speed control in desired speed.
2. Roll release control in “ROLL” position. 2. Move roll release control to the engaged
position.
3. Low transmission oil level. 3. Bring oil to proper level.
4. Shifter out of adjustment. 4. Adjust shifter.
5. Traction drive belt requires adjustment. 5. Adjust traction drive belt.
6. Traction drive belt requires replacement. 6. Replace traction drive belt.
Blade(s) Not
Turning
1. Blade engagement switch in the “OFF”
position.
1. Move switch to the “ON” position.
2. Blade belt requires adjustment. 2. Adjust mower belt.
3. Blade belt requires replacement. 3. Replace mower belt.
4. Electric clutch not functioning. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
Cutting Grass
Improperly
1. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Bring to proper pressure.
2. Cutting height too low or high. 2. Adjust cutting height.
3. Engine speed too slow. 3. Move engine speed control to “FAST”.
4. Forward speed too fast. 4. Move speed control to a slower speed.
5. Deck side to side level requires adjustment. 5. Adjust side to side level.
6. Deck front to rear level requires adjustment. 6. Adjust front to rear level.
7. Cutting Blade dull or damaged. 7. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
8. Blade belt requires replacement. 8. Replace blade belt.
9. Blade belt slipping. 9. Replace blade belt.
Poor Grass
Discharge
1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Move engine speed control to “FAST”.
2. Forward speed too fast. 2. Move speed control to a slower speed.
3. Grass is wet. 3. Mow when grass is dry.
4. Excessively worn or damaged blade(s). 4. Service mower blade(s).
5. Build up of grass clippings and debris under
deck.
5. Clean deck.
6. Improper blade(s) installed on deck. 6. Install proper SNAPPER blades.
7. Blade(s) installed improperly on deck. 7. Install blades properly.
Battery Will Not
Charge
1. Poor cable connections. 1. Clean cables and battery terminals.
2. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Replace with new battery.
3. Faulty alternator. 3. Contact engine manufacturer’s dealer.
Oil Leaking From
Transmission
1. Loose or missing oil filler cap on
transmission.
1. Check oil level and re-install oil cap.
2. Leaking axle seats. 2. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.
3. Leaking at casing seal. 3. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.