Snapper 1300 Series - Manual (Page 27)

Troubleshooting Repair
Drive belt does not stop when clutch/brake
pedal depressed.
1. Belt stops or belt tension out of adjustment. See
Rider Drive Belt in Belt Replacement section.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
Mower will not raise.
Lift arms or lift link damaged or not properly attached.
Attach or repair.
Mower cut is uneven.
1. Mower not leveled properly. See Mower Adjustments.
2. Tires not inflated equally or properly. See Normal
Care.
Mower cut is rough looking.
Engine speed too slow. Set for to full speed.
2. Ground speed too fast. Set ground speed control
lever at a slower ground speed.
3. Blades dull and require sharpening. See Servicing
the Mower Blades.
4. Mower drive belt slipping. Belt oily or worn. Clean or
replace belt as necessary.
5. Check PTO (Electric Clutch) Adjustment. Clutch may
need to be adjusted.
6. Blades not properly fastened to arbors. See Servicing
the Mower Blades.
Engine stalls easily with mower engaged.
Engine speed too slow. Set for to full throttle.
2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
4. Cutting height set too low when mowing tall grass.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first
pass.
5. Discharge chute jamming with cut grass. Cut grass
with discharge pointing toward previously cut area.
Excessive mower vibration.
1. Blade mounting screws are loose. Tighten to 50-70
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2. Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent. Check and
replace as necessary.
3. Mower blades are out of balance. Remove, sharpen
and balance blades. See Servicing the Mower
Blades.
4. Belt installed incorrectly. See Belt Replacement.
Excessive belt breakage.
Belt tension too tight. Adjust belt tension.
2. Bent or rough pulleys. Repair or replace.
3. Using incorrect belt, See your dealer.
Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive.
1. Idler pulley spring broken or not properly attached.
See your dealer.
2. Belt stops out of adjustment. Check.
3. Mower drive belt broken. Replace.
CHECKING THE
The voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat-
tery. When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery
voltage, which should be 12 volts. When engine is run-
ning, the voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit
which normally is 13 to 14 volts.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
not mean the battery needs to be replaced. It may, as an
example, mean that the alternator is not charging the
battery properly. If there is any doubt about the cause of
the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the
battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery
Cables in the Normal Care Section.
CHARGING A COMPLETELY
DISCHARGED
Be aware of all the safety precautions you should
observe during the charging operation. If you are
unfamiliar with the use of a battery charger and
hydrometer, have the battery serviced by your dealer.
2. Add water sufficient to cover the plate (till to the prop-
er level near the end of the charge). If the battery is
extremely cold, allow it to warm before adding water
because the water level will rise as it warms. Also, an
extremely cold battery will not accept a normal
charge until it becomes warm.
3. Always unplug or turn the charger off before attach-
ing or removing the clamp connections.
4. Carefully attach the clamps to the battery in proper
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