Snapper RE100 Operater's Manual - Page 32
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not 1. Fuel tank empty. Start Using 2. Engine needs choking. Recoil Starter 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level. 2. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Contact authorized dealer. 5. Park brake not engaged. 6. Ignition is in the OFF position. 5. Engage park brake. 6. Turn ignition switch to the RUN position. Engine Will Not 1. Fuel tank empty. Start Using 2. Engine needs choking. Electric Starter 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch. 5. Park brake not engaged. 6. Blown Fuse. 7. Faulty interlock module. 8. Ignition is in the OFF position. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level. 2. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Contact authorized dealer. 5. Engage park brake. 6. Replace with new 20 AMP fuse. 7. Contact authorized dealer. 8. Turn ignition switch to the START position. Engine Stalls After Running Engine Loses Power 9.Battery is weak or dead. 10. Battery cables loose, broken disconnected or corroded. r n 11. Faulty electric starter or starter solenoid. fo tio 12. Starter cable loose, broken or disconnected. 13. Electrical wiring harness disconnected or t c broken. 1. Operator not in seat. o u 2. Choke control in the "CHOKE" position. N d 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty. o 5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. r 6. Fuel filter restricted. p 7. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. e 1. Excessive load on engine. 2. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty. R 3. Spark plug faulty. 9. Charge or replace with new battery. 10. Clean and connect battery cables. If broken, replace with new battery cables. 11. Contact authorized dealer. 12. Connect starter cable. If broken, replace with new starter cable. 13. 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. 4. Clean free of all debris. 5. Service spark plug. 6. Replace fuel filter. 7. Drain and clean fuel system. 1. Lessen load. 2. Clean or replace filters. 3. Service spark plug. 4. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 5. Debris build up on engine cooling screen. 4. Drain and clean fuel system. Replace filter. 5. Clean all debris from engine cooling screen. Engine Backfires 1. Throttle control set too "FAST". When Turned To "STOP" 1. 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. 32 www.snapper.com