Snapper S50XBS2648 - Troubleshooting the Mower

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Rider Troub/eshooting Continued.
Problem
Engineruns,but riderwill
notdrive.
Cause
1. Transmission releaselever(s)
in "open" position•
2. Belt is broken• 2.
3. Drive belt slips• 3.
4. Brake is not fully released• 4.
Rider drive belt slips. 1. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily• 1
2. Tensiontoo loose• 2.
3. Belt stretched or worn• 3.
Brakewill not hold. 1. Brake isincorrectlyadjusted• 1
2. Brake pads worn• 2.
Rider steers or handlespoorly. 1. Steering linkage is loose• 1
2. Improper tire inflation• 2.
Remedy
1. Movethetransmissionreleaselever(s)to
the"closed"position•
See Drive Belt Replacement.
See problem and cause below•
Seeauthorized service dealer
•Cleanas required•
Adjust spring tension•
See Drive Belt Replacement
Replacebelt.
•See BrakeAdjustment•
Replacewith new brake pads•
•Checkand tighten any looseconnections•
See Regular MaintenanceSection•
Troubleshootingthe Mower
Problem Cause
Mower will not raise. 1. Lift linkagenot properly attached
or damaged•
Engine stalls easily with 1. Enginespeedtoo slow. 1.
mower engaged. 2. Ground speedtoo fast. 2.
3. Cutting height settoo low. 3.
Excessive mower vibration.
4. Discharge chute jamming 4.
with cut grass•
1. Blade mounting bolts are loose• 1.
2. Mower blades,arbors, 2.
or pulleys are bent.
3. Mower blades are out 3.
of balance•
4. Belt installed incorrectly. 4.
Excessive belt wear or breakage. 1. Bent or rough pulleys. 1.
2. Using incorrect belt. 2.
Mower drive beJtsJips 1. Idler pulley spring broken or not 1.
or fails to drive, properly attached.
2. Mower drive belt broken• 2.
Mower does not engage. 1. Electrical wiring damage. 1.
2. PTOclutch not adjusted 2.
3. Battery voltage too low. 3.
Remedy
1.Seeauthorizedservicedealerfor repair.
Set to full throttle•
DecreaseGround Speed•
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area.
Tighten to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.).
Checkand replaceas necessary•
Remove,sharpen, and balanceblades•
See MaintenanceSection•
ReinstallCorrectly•
Repair or replace•
Replacewith correct belt.
Repair or replaceas needed•
Replacedrive belt.
Locate& repair damagedwire.
See PTOClutch Adjustment section
Rechargebattery and checkalternator•
See Battery Maintenance section•
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