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SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING
MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)
SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION
Mower not ......................................Broken or slipping Blade Belt.......................................Replace Belt.
cutting full......................................Dull, Damaged or Worn Blades ...................................Sharpen Blades or Install new Blades
width.
Discharge.......................................Grass wet.....................................................................Let Grass dry.
Deflector Becomes........................Mower too low. .............................................................Raise cutting height
Obstructed.....................................Engine overloaded.......................................................Run Engine at full Throttle and reduce
travel speed.
TRANSMISSION TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION
Unit is ............................................Gearing is overly noisy - chatter, etc............................Return to Authorized Snapper Dealer
Noisy...............................................Worn Gears.
........................................................Worn Bearings - mainly input Shaft
........................................................Ball Bearing.
Unit Jumps.....................................Teeth of Gears are worn beyond tolerances.
Out of Gear.....................................Spring in Shifter Fork weak or broken.
SERVICE & LUBRICATION
HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS
BREAK-IN.......................................Check all Grease Points and add if necessary
........................................................Check all Fasteners for proper tightness.
........................................................Change Engine Oil and Filter at 5 hours......................(See Engine Manual)
DAILY..............................................Check Engine Oil. ........................................................Change Oil if extreme dusty conditions.
........................................................Clean Air Filter. ............................................................More often if needed.
........................................................Clean Air Intake Screen...............................................More often if needed.
........................................................Remove Debris from under Belt Cover. .......................More often if needed.
........................................................Sharpen Cutter Blades.................................................Tighten to 60-75 Ft.-Lbs.
........................................................Grease Cutter Spindle Bearings. .................................Use Chevron SRI Grease or equal.
........................................................ ..................................................................................... (NLGI No. 2)
........................................................Inspect Interlock Switches for Damage........................Replace if Needed.
........................................................Inspect Belts for Wear or Damage...............................Replace if Needed.
........................................................Inspect brakes..............................................................Adjust for proper steering / stopping.
WEEKLY.........................................Check Tire Pressure. ...................................................Add or Adjust as required.
........................................................Check Safety Interlock System....................................Inspect OPC Switch for proper Operation.
........................................................Lube Traction (Drive) Levers........................................One Shot General Purpose Grease.
........................................................Inspect Traction Lock for Wear....................................Replace if Worn.
........................................................Change Engine Oil and Filter.......................................More often if needed.
........................................................Replace Air Filter..........................................................More often if needed.
........................................................Grease Caster Wheel Bearings. ..................................General Purpose Grease.
........................................................Grease Caster Support Arms.......................................General Purpose Grease.
........................................................Grease Traction Wheels. .............................................General Purpose Grease.
........................................................Grease Idler Arm Pivots on Cutter Deck......................General Purpose Grease.
........................................................Fuel Filter.....................................................................Replace with SNAPPER P.N. 1-4359
........................................................Grease Traction Idler Pulley (Located on the
Underside of Power Unit)..........................................General Purpose Grease.
MONTHLY.......................................Clean and Adjust Spark Plugs. ....................................(See Engine Manual)
........................................................Lube Controls and Linkages. .......................................Use Medium Duty Oil.