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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
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PROBABLE CAUSE
Fuel tank empty• 1.
Engine needs choking or priming. 2.
Spark plug wire disconnected. 3.
Honda 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.
Honda 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.
2. Engine speed too slow.
3• Forward ground speed too fast.
4• Terraced cut, side to side.
5• Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.
6. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Forward speed too fast.
1. Adjust cutting height•
2• Move engine speed control to "FAST" position•
3• Move ground speed control to a slower speed•
4• Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers•
5. Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.
6. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade•
1. Move engine speed control to "FAST" position.
2. Move ground speed control to a slower speed.
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4• Excessively worn or damaged blade• 4.
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Grass is wet• 3• Mow when grass is dry•
Service mower blade•
Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck. 5• Clean deck.
Improper blade installed on deck. 6• Install proper SNAPPER blade.
Blade installed improperly on deck. 7• Install blade properly•
• Leaking engine case. 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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