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2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 

 

For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, 

SNAPPER

, through 

any authorized 

SNAPPER

 dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts 

found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both. 
 
For ninety (90) days from purchase date for the original purchaser's commercial, rental, or other non-residential use, 

SNAPPER

, through any authorized 

SNAPPER

 dealer will replace, free of charge, any part or parts found upon 

examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.   
 
All transportation costs incurred by the purchaser in submitting material to an authorized 

SNAPPER

 dealer for 

replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser. 
 
This warranty does not apply to certain transmissions, to engines and their components, and batteries, as these items 
are warranted separately.  This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident, alteration, 
abuse, improper lubrication, normal wear, or other cause beyond the control of 

SNAPPER

. This warranty does not 

cover any machine or component part that has been altered or modified changing safety, performance, or durability. 
 
Batteries have a one (1) year warranty period with free replacement if required for one (1) year from the original 
purchase date. 

SNAPPER

 will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred. The battery warranty 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, or use of improper electrolyte. 
 
There is no other express warranty. 
 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY 

Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to two (2) 
years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential or other non-commercial use, and ninety (90) 
days from purchase for the original purchaser's commercial, rental or other non-residential use, and to the 
extent permitted by law, any and all implied warranties are excluded. This is the exclusive remedy. Liabilities 
for consequential damages, under any and all warranties are excluded. 
 
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or 
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 

 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 
 

WARNING: THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE SNAPPER PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE 
SAFETY OF SNAPPER PRODUCTS AND WILL VOID ANY LIABILITY AND WARRANTY BY SNAPPER 
ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF SUCH PARTS. 
 

IMPORTANT: 

Please fill out the attached 

SNAPPER

 Product Registration Card immediately and mail to:  

 

Snapper’s Product Registration Center

, P.O. Box 1379, McDonough, Georgia 30253

 

 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for SCRAMBLER YZ18336BVE

Page 1: ...APPER Product Before operating your SCRAMBLER read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 4 Remember that all power equipment can be dangero...

Page 2: ...achine 1 DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees 27 grade 2 Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 degrees 18 grade Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill Use a slow speed and avoid...

Page 3: ...of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete DO NOT use a nozzle lock open device 10 If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately 11 Never overfill a fue...

Page 4: ...l bolts nuts and screws properly tight Check that all cotter pins are in proper position 6 Always provide adequate ventilation when running engine Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and...

Page 5: ...cation 14 Parking Brake Pivot Bushings Lubrication 14 Service Annually 15 Engine 15 Air Filter 15 Oil Filter 15 Engine Oil 15 Transaxle 15 Fuel Filter 15 Storage Out of Season 15 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS...

Page 6: ...parts of the SNAPPER SCRAMBLER It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the controls components and operation of this machine before operating Specific d...

Page 7: ...ior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times 2 1 6 Add fuel to tank of the SCRAMBLER outside wher...

Page 8: ...1 ENGINE ELECTRIC START IMPORTANT When the ignition key is turned to START the engine will not turn over and will not start unless the Parking Brake is engaged and the Blade Switch is in the Off posit...

Page 9: ...ark brake Remove key DO NOT park machine on slopes 2 3 2 WHEEL DRIVE 1 Stop motion of riding mower by moving joystick to neutral N position See Figure 2 8 2 3 3 MOWER BLADE 1 Push the blade switch in...

Page 10: ...T operate machine if any safety interlock or safety device is not in place and functioning properly DO NOT attempt to defeat modify or remove any safety device ENGINE MUST NOT START IF 1 Park Brake no...

Page 11: ...lose Wipe up any oil that may have spilled Dispose of drained oil properly See Figure 3 1 7 Change oil filter at every oil change Refer to your engine owner s manual for service instructions 8 Fill en...

Page 12: ...Checking Transaxle Belt Tension The transaxle drive belts require no adjustment If belts are frayed slit severed or belt strands exposed replace belt before operating mower 3 3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERA...

Page 13: ...e been turned off Refer to Section Blade Brake Adjustment 2 Mower Drive Belt Check belt for proper tension No adjustment required Replace belt as needed 3 Mower Blade Check blade for sharpness wear da...

Page 14: ...ster Wheel Pivot Shaft The footrest floor pan assembly will have to be removed to lubricate the pivot shaft The access hole is at the rear of the front structure underneath the footrest a The pivot sh...

Page 15: ...e SCRAMBLER immediately to the nearest authorized Snapper dealer for service 3 4 6 Fuel Filter Service fuel filter as instructed below Close fuel valve in fuel line Run engine until engine runs out of...

Page 16: ...Turn top nut clockwise in a 1 8 increment then retighten lower nut to secure cable Check tracking of mower Repeat this adjustment if necessary See Figure 4 1 4 1 2 Forward Speed Adjustments The joysti...

Page 17: ...s needed Refer to Section BELT REPLACEMENT Belt routing shown on this page See Figure 4 2 FIGURE 4 2 4 3 2 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect mower drive belt Replace belt if signs of excessive wear...

Page 18: ...should stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less after being turned off If blades continue to rotate longer than 5 seconds adjustment or replacement is required When properly adjusted a 010 to 012 feel...

Page 19: ...een the blade tip and deck lip should be 3 8 See Figure 4 6 9 Repeat step 8 with blade tip B 10 If measurement between blade tips and deck are different and there is more than 1 16 difference between...

Page 20: ...ece of angle iron pipe or similar object under center of deck at the rear 4 Remove rear hanger chains and allow center rear of deck to rest on angle iron 5 Measure the distance from blade tips to floo...

Page 21: ...n 4 Repeat steps a through c until proper levelness is obtained FIGURE 4 11 Front to Rear Deck Pitch 38 Decks With the SCRAMBLER on a smooth level surface rotate blades until blade tips are at front a...

Page 22: ...wear or damage See Figure 4 15 FIGURE 4 15 4 4 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Close vent in fuel cap and make sure cap is tight See Figure 2 3 2 Remove key from ignition switch Engage parking brake 3 Remove sp...

Page 23: ...ure 4 18 4 5 3 BATTERY SERVICE 1 Remove battery Refer to Section BATTERY REMOVAL 2 Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface 3 Using distilled water refill cells as required to cover...

Page 24: ...to 80 charged state 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal WARNING DO NOT OVERFILL DO NOT attempt to charge battery while...

Page 25: ...gaged 2 Engage park brake 3 Fuel tank empty or fuel shut off valve closed 3 Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel open fuel valve 4 Engine needs choking 4 Move choke control to CHOKE position 5 Blown Fuse 5...

Page 26: ...sure 1 Bring to proper pressure Improperly 2 Cutting height too low or high 2 Adjust cutting height 3 Engine speed too slow 3 Move engine speed control to FAST position 4 Forward speed too fast 4 Move...

Page 27: ...Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension Page 17 18 X X X Mower Blades Check For Wear Damage Replacement Pages 22 23 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 13 X Mower Deck Clean Outside and Unders...

Page 28: ...ginal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine...

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Page 33: ...____________________________ Retailer s Phone Number____________________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage P...

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Page 36: ...ons 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 2004 SNAPPER A DIVISION OF...

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