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Troubleshooting the Mower

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Troubleshooting Rider Troubleshooting Continued. Problem Engine runs, but rider will not drive. Cause 1. Transmission release lever(s) in "open" position. 2. Belt is broken. 3. Drive belt slips. 4. Brake is not fully released. Rider drive belt slips. 1. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. 2. Tension too loose. Brake will not hold. Rider steers or handles poorly. 3. Belt stretched or worn. 1. Brake is incorrectly adjusted. 2. Brake pads worn. 1. Steering linkage is loose. 2. Improper tire inflation. Remedy 1. Move the transmission release lever(s) to the "closed" position. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. See problem and cause below. 4. See authorized service dealer 1. Clean as required. 2. Adjust spring tension. See Drive Belt Replacement 3. Replace belt. 1. See Brake Adjustment. 2. Replace with new brake pads. 1. Check and tighten any loose connections. 2. See Regular Maintenance Section. Troubleshooting the Mower Problem Mower will not raise. Engine stalls easily with mower engaged. Excessive mower vibration. Excessive belt wear or breakage. Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive. Mower does not engage. Cause Remedy 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 1. 2. Lift linkage not properly attached or damaged. r n Engine speed too slow. Ground speed too fast. fo tio Cutting height set too low. Discharge chute jamming t with cut grass. c Blade mounting bolts are loose. o u Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent. N d Mower blades are out of balance. o Belt installed incorrectly. r Bent or rough pulleys. p Using incorrect belt. Idler pulley spring broken or not eproperly attached. RMower drive belt broken. 1. See authorized service dealer for repair. 1. Set to full throttle. 2. Decrease Ground Speed. 3. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass. 4. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously cut area. 1. Tighten to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.). 2. Check and replace as necessary. 3. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades. See Maintenance Section. 4. Reinstall Correctly. 1. Repair or replace. 2. Replace with correct belt. 1. Repair or replace as needed. 2. Replace drive belt. 1. Electrical wiring damage. 1. Locate & repair damaged wire. 2. PTO clutch not adjusted 2. See PTO Clutch Adjustment section 3. Battery voltage too low. 3. Recharge battery and check alternator. See Battery Maintenance section. 40 www.snapper.com

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Troubleshooting
Rider Troubleshooting Continued.
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine runs, but rider will
1.
Transmission release lever(s)
1. Move the transmission release lever(s) to
not drive.
in “open” position.
the “closed” position.
2.
Belt is broken.
2. See Drive Belt Replacement.
3.
Drive belt slips.
3. See problem and cause below.
4.
Brake is not fully released.
4. See authorized service dealer
Rider drive belt slips.
1.
Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
1. Clean as required.
2.
Tension too loose.
2. Adjust spring tension.
See Drive Belt Replacement
3.
Belt stretched or worn.
3. Replace belt.
Brake will not hold.
1.
Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
1. See Brake Adjustment.
2.
Brake pads worn.
2. Replace with new brake pads.
Rider steers or handles poorly.
1.
Steering linkage is loose.
1. Check and tighten any loose connections.
2.
Improper tire inflation.
2. See Regular Maintenance Section.
Troubleshooting the Mower
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Mower will not raise.
1.
Lift linkage not properly attached
1. See authorized service dealer for repair.
or damaged.
Engine stalls easily with
1.
Engine speed too slow.
1. Set to full throttle.
mower engaged.
2.
Ground speed too fast.
2. Decrease Ground Speed.
3.
Cutting height set too low.
3. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
4.
Discharge chute jamming
4. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
with cut grass.
previously cut area.
Excessive mower vibration.
1.
Blade mounting bolts are loose.
1. Tighten to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.).
2.
Mower blades, arbors,
2. Check and replace as necessary.
or pulleys are bent.
3.
Mower blades are out
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
of balance.
See Maintenance Section.
4.
Belt installed incorrectly.
4. Reinstall Correctly.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.
1.
Bent or rough pulleys.
1. Repair or replace.
2.
Using incorrect belt.
2. Replace with correct belt.
Mower drive belt slips
1.
Idler pulley spring broken or not
1. Repair or replace as needed.
or fails to drive.
properly attached.
2.
Mower drive belt broken.
2. Replace drive belt.
Mower does not engage.
1.
Electrical wiring damage.
1. Locate & repair damaged wire.
2.
PTO clutch not adjusted
2. See PTO Clutch Adjustment section
3.
Battery voltage too low.
3. Recharge battery and check alternator.
See Battery Maintenance section.
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