Snapper 355Z Series User Manual

Troubleshooting
While normal careand regular maintenancewill extend the
life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may
eventuallyrequire that service be performed to allow it to
continue operating properly.
Thetroubleshooting guide below lists the most common
problems, their causesand remedies.
Seethe information on the following pagesfor instructions
on how to perform most of these minor adjustments and
service repairsyourself. If you prefer,all of these procedures
can beperformed for you by your local authorized dealer.
, WARNING
Toavoidseriousinjury,performmaintenanceonthe
tractoror mower only whenthe engineis stoppedand
theparkingbrakeengaged.
Alwaysremovethe ignitionkey, disconnectthespark
plugwire andfastenit awayfromthe plugbefore
beginningthe maintenance,to preventaccidental
startingofthe engine.
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTHE RIDER
PROBLEM
Enginewill notturnoverorstart.
CAUSE
1. Parking brake not engaged.
2. PTO(electric clutch) switch
in ONposition.
3. Ground Speed/ SteeringControl
Levers not in the NEUTRALposition.
4. Outof fuel.
5. Engineflooded.
6. Fuseblown.
7. Battery terminals require
cleaning.
8. Battery discharged or dead.
9. Wiring loose or broken.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Enginestartshardorrunspoorly. 1.
2.
Engineknocks. 1.
2.
Excessiveoilconsumption. 1.
Engineexhaustis black.
Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
Safetyinterlock switch
faulty.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled
or incorrectly gapped.
Water in fuel.
Gasis old or stale.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
Low oil level.
Using wrong gradeoil.
Engine running too hot.
2. Usingwrongweightoil.
3. Toomuchoil in crankcase.
1. Dirtyairfilter.
2. Enginechokecontrol
isin closedposition.
REMEDY
1.Engageparkingbrake.
2.Placein OFFposition.
3.MoveGroundSpeed/ SteeringControlLevers
to theNEUTRALposition.
4.If engineishot,allowit to cool,thenrefill
thefueltank.
5.Movechokecontroltoclosedposition.
6.Replacefuse.
7.Cleanthe batteryterminals
8. Recharge or replace.
9. Visually checkwiring & replace brokenor
frayed wires. Tightenloose connections.
10. Repairor replace. Seeauthorized dealer
11. Replaceas needed.Seeauthorized
service dealer.
12. Cleanand gap or replace.
Seeengine manual.
13. Drainfuel & replace with fresh fuel.
14. Drainfuel & replace with fresh fuel.
1. Cleanair filter. Checkchoke adjustment.
2. Cleanand gap or replace.
(Seeengine manual.)
1. Check/addoil as required.
2. Seeengine manual.
1. Cleanenginefins, blower screen and
air cleaner.
2. Seeengine manual.
3. Drain excess oil.
1. Replaceair filter. See engine manual.
2. Open choke control.
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Snapper 355Z Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	355Z Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English