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BRAKE PEDAL & ACCELERATOR PEDAL 

 

SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

BRAKE 
PEDAL 

ACCELERATOR 
PEDAL 

 

DASHBOARD 

STEERING 
WHEEL 

IGNITION 
SWITCH 

AMMETER 

LIGHT 
SWITCH 

HOUR 
METER 

12 VOLT 
ACCESSORY 
PLUG 

HAND 
GRIP 

CONTROL CONSOLE 

 

PARK BRAKE 
LEVER 

DIFFERENTIAL 
LOCK LEVER 

CHOKE 
LEVER 

TRANSMISSION  
SHIFT 
LEVER 

 

IGNITION 
SWITCH 

STOP 

RUN 

START 

Summary of Contents for GROUNDS CRUISER GC9520KW

Page 1: ...carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 thru 5 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requi...

Page 2: ...to operate the machine All operators must be properly trained in the safe operation of the machine be 16 years old or older and possess a valid driver s license 4 ALLOW only adults or responsible tee...

Page 3: ...of the machine Tire inflation pressure must be maintained as specified on the machine and in this manual 9 Always release accelerator and apply brake when descending slopes to maintain safe speed 10...

Page 4: ...ntainers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place the containers on the ground away from the vehicle before filling SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Continued 7 Remove...

Page 5: ...f grass leaves and excess grease and oil to reduce fire hazard and overheating 3 When draining fuel tank drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away from open flame 4 Check brakes each time ma...

Page 6: ...e Pressure 20 Lubrication Axle Couplings and Steering King Pins 20 Check Wheel Lug Nuts 20 Check Brakes 20 Check Interlocks 21 Service Every 25 Operating Hours 21 Check Battery Electrolyte Level 21 Ch...

Page 7: ...before operating 1 2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature information above shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER Grounds Cruiser It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly...

Page 8: ...RAKE PEDAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL DASHBOARD STEERING WHEEL IGNITION SWITCH AMMETER LIGHT SWITCH HOUR METER 12 VOLT ACCESSORY PLUG HAND GRIP CONTROL CONSOLE PARK BRAKE LEVER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK LEVER CHOKE LE...

Page 9: ...LIGHT SWITCH TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CHOKE CONTROL PARK BRAKE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROL DANGER OPERATOR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ON HEADLIGHTS OFF FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE ON OFF BRAKE PEDAL UNLOCK PARK BRAK...

Page 10: ...ITCH TOWING WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE WARNING HOT SURFACE SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE WARNING CARGO BED LOADS DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITH CARGO BED RAISED DO NOT RAISE CARGO BED WHEN LOADED OR ON SLOPES...

Page 11: ...TOW LOADS ON SLOPES IN EXCESS OF 10 18 GRADE DO NOT TOW A LOAD YOU CANNOT SAFELY CONTROL DO NOT OVERLOAD OR EXCEED RATED CAPACITY OF MACHINE MAXIMUM ONE OPERATOR AND ONE PASSENGER 400 LBS TOTAL BOTH M...

Page 12: ...k See Figure 2 1 Refer to Engine Owner s manual for engine oil specifications Add fluid as needed to bring transmission to FULL mark See Figure 2 1 Use MOBILFLUID 424 or equivalent IMPORTANT Do Not ov...

Page 13: ...ake Pedal to slow or stop machine Apply a steady firm force to the pedal Avoid sudden stops Always release Accelerator Pedal before applying brake Allow extra stopping distance when traveling down slo...

Page 14: ...n increased traction is needed 2 2 5 Accelerator Pedal The accelerator pedal controls the engine speed and the ground speed of the machine Depressing the pedal will increase engine speed and cause the...

Page 15: ...ll steps in the Pre Start Check List 2 3 1 Starting Engine A Sit in operator s seat and latch seat belt Adjust seat belt to a snug fit If carrying a passenger the one passenger must also be seated wit...

Page 16: ...ine Set park brake Shift transmission to Neutral and remove key before leaving the machine for any reason A Bring machine to a complete stop on a flat surface B Move the park brake lever towards the r...

Page 17: ...load the machine On level surfaces the maximum capacity of the cargo bed is 500 lb 227 kg Reduce load when operating on slopes Limit loads to those you can safely control Maximum capacity including tw...

Page 18: ...machine in accordance with the instructions provided with the trailer or attachment When using a ball type hitch always use the correct size ball and latch securely L Distribute load on trailer evenly...

Page 19: ...of the recommended service procedures IMPORTANT Before working under a raised cargo bed the bed must be empty and the prop rod securely latched 3 2 1 Change Engine Oil 1 Raise empty cargo bed and sec...

Page 20: ...achine on level surface 2 Release park brake 3 Locate grease fitting on left axle coupling See Figure 3 4 FIGURE 3 4 4 Roll machine until grease fitting is accessible 5 Apply 2 shots of General Purpos...

Page 21: ...ST 5 HOURS 3 3 2 Check Battery Electrolyte Level Battery is located under operator s seat 1 Remove seat knobs and carefully tilt forward to expose battery 2 Remove battery caps Check fluid level 3 Add...

Page 22: ...safely and away from all sources of ignition 3 5 3 Replace Fuel Filter 1 Engine must be cool before proceeding 2 Remove clamps from filter 3 Remove hose from fittings on filter Be prepared to collect...

Page 23: ...Maintenance Check Brakes If adjustment is required complete each of the following steps carefully Always verify that the brakes function properly after performing any brake adjustments Do Not operate...

Page 24: ...hift transmission to Neutral Remove key Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow all parts to cool before working on mac...

Page 25: ...ectrolyte acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye protection Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid contai...

Page 26: ...s manual to determine condition of battery 2 A hydrometer measures the specific gravity of the electrolytes in each cell The specific gravity tells the degree of charge generally a specific gravity of...

Page 27: ...27 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL...

Page 28: ...28 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL 15 AMP FUSE 30 AMP FUSE 30 AMP FUSE...

Page 29: ...level 4 Engine air cleaner dirty 4 Clean or replace filter 5 Spark plug defective or gap set improperly 5 Service spark plug 6 Fuel filter restricted 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Water debris or stale fuel...

Page 30: ...Electrolyte Page 21 25 X X Battery Charge Battery Page 25 X Tires Check Pressures Page 12 X Drive Belt Check For Wear And Replacement Pages 21 23 X X Lubrication Points Grease or Oil Page 20 X X X Tra...

Page 31: ...rranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance...

Page 32: ...Phone Number____________________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please mail your product registration car...

Page 33: ...e any questions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 COPYRIGHT 2003 SNAPPER PR...

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