Snapper 1300 Series - Manual (Page 26)

Troubleshooting & Repair
GENERAL
2. Carburetor adjusted incorrectly. See engine manual.
3. Spark plugs faulty, fouled, or incorrectly gapped.
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WARNING Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual.
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on
Engine knocks.
the rider or mower only when the engine is
stopped and the parking brake engaged. Always
1. Low oil level. Check/add oil as required.
remove the ignition key, disconnect spark plug 2. Using wrong grade oil. See engine manual.
wire and fasten away from the plug before begin-
ning the maintenance, to prevent accidental
Excessive oil consumption.
starting of the engine.
Engine running too hot. Clean engine fins, blower
This section of the manual provides troubleshooting and
screen and air cleaner.
repair instructions for the more common and easily
2. Using wrong weight oil. See engine manual.
problems. For other problems, it is recommended 3. Too much oil in crankcase. Drain excessive oil.
that you contact your dealer. Locate the problem that
best describes the trouble that you have encountered. Engine exhaust is black.
Check the possible causes one at a time, in the order
that they are listed.
Dirty air filter. Clean air filter. See engine manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
2. Check engine speed control adjustment (choke).
See engine manual.
Engine will not turnover or start.
Ground speed control lever not in neutral-start position.
Engine runs, but rider will not drive.
Shift into neutral.
Ground speed control lever in neutral. Shift in forward
2. PTO (electric clutch) switch in ON position. Place in
or reverse.
OFF position.
2. Transmission release lever in “push” position. Move
3. Out of fuel. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the
into drive position.
fuel tank(s). 3. Belt is broken. See Rider Drive Belt Replacement.
4. Engine flooded. Push choke knob in. 4. Drive belt slips. See problem and cause below.
5. Circuit breaker tripped. Wait one minute for automatic 5. Brake is not fully released. See Clutch/Brake
reset. Replace if defective (see your dealer).
Adjustment.
6. Battery terminals require cleaning. See Normal Care
section.
Rider drive belt slips.
7. Battery discharged or dead. Recharge or replace.
Clutch is out of adjustment. See your dealer.
8. Wiring loose or broken. Visually check wiring replace
2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Clean as required.
broken or frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.
3. Belt stretched or worn. Replace with correct belt.
9. Solenoid or starter motor faulty. Repair or replace.
4. Idler pulley pivot bracket “frozen” in declutched
10. Safety interlock switch or module faulty. Replace if
tion. Remove idler pulley, clean and lubricate.
needed (see your dealer.) Brake will not hold.
Spark plugs faulty, fouled or incorrectly gapped. Clean
1. Brake is incorrectly adjusted. See Clutch/Brake
and gap or replace. See engine manual.
Adjustment.
12. Water in fuel. Drain fuel refill with fresh fuel.
2. Internal brake disc on transaxle worn. See your
13. Old stale gas. Drain fuel replace with dealer.
14. Foot pedal not depressed.
Rider steers hard or handles poorly.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly. Steering linkage is loose. Check and tighten any
1. Fuel mixture too rich. Clean air filter. Check choke
loose connections.
adjustment. See engine manual.
2. improper tire inflation. Check and correct.
3. Spindle bearings dry. Grease spindles.
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