Snapper SCRAMBLER YZ18425BVE Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

 

 

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 

 

SCRAMBLER 

HYDRO DRIVE 

SERIES 5 

 

MODELS 

YZ18425BVE 
YZ20485BVE 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION 

 

Y Z 18 

42 5 B V E 

 
MODEL DESIGNATION 

ENGINE OPTIONS 

DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE 

ENGINE TYPE 

ENGINE HORSE POWER 

ENGINE MODEL 

CUTTING WIDTH 

SERIES DESIGNATION 

 

 

 

Y – SCRAMBLER 
Z – Zero Turning Radius 

18 – 16 HP Engine 
20 – 20 HP Engine 

42 - 42” Cutting Deck 
48 - 48” Cutting Deck 

5 - Series Designation 

B - Briggs Engine 

 

V – Over Head Valve
E - Electric Start 

 
 
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER 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 dangerous if used improperly.  Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in 
accordance with the operating instructions and common sense! 
 
 
 
 

COPYRIGHT © 2003 
SNAPPER PRODUCTS INC. 
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 

MANUAL No. 7-5556 (I.R. 8/06/03) 

Summary of Contents for SCRAMBLER YZ18425BVE

Page 1: ...tting Deck 48 48 Cutting Deck 5 Series Designation B Briggs Engine V Over Head Valve E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your SCRAMBLER read this manual carefully...

Page 2: ...ll Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or sharp turns 3 DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of slopes Operate up and down Practice on slopes with blades off 4 AVOID starting stopping or tu...

Page 3: ...osed vehicles or trailers 9 Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim 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 spil...

Page 4: ...ses contain carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly poison 7 Disconnect negative black cable from battery before performing maintenance or service Cranking engine could cause injury 8 DO NOT work under...

Page 5: ...vot Shaft 14 Parking Brake Pivot Bushings 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 AND REPA...

Page 6: ...tial 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 Specif...

Page 7: ...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 where fumes can safely dissipate Refer to en...

Page 8: ...engaged and the Blade Switch is in the Off position The operator should be in the seat Start engine as follows 1 Move joystick lever to N Neutral position See Figure 2 5 2 Make certain the blade swit...

Page 9: ...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 to O...

Page 10: ...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 not in engaged positio...

Page 11: ...ilter at every oil change Refer to your engine owner s manual for service instructions 8 Fill engine crankcase with new oil Refer to your engine owner s manual for oil specifications 3 2 2 SERVICE ENG...

Page 12: ...ine fins These should be kept clean and free of debris as needed or cleaned 2 Engine Oil Change engine oil See Section on CHANGE ENGINE OIL Refer to engine owner s manual for oil specifications 3 Oil...

Page 13: ...push down to lock 3 3 2 MOWER COMPONENTS 1 Mower Drive Belt Check belt for proper tension No adjustment required Replace belt as needed 2 Mower Blade Check blade for sharpness wear damage and torque...

Page 14: ...2 Front Caster 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 Th...

Page 15: ...be cold before removing filter Perform filter change only when fuel line is empty 1 Remove hose clamps from fuel filter 2 Remove fuel lines from filter Discard filter 3 Install new fuel filter Reinst...

Page 16: ...equire any adjustment If the belt does not drive blade properly replace belt as needed See Section Belt Replacement Belt routing shown on this page See Figure 4 1 4 2 2 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT In...

Page 17: ...blade s are disengaged The electric clutch is non adjustable The blade s should stop rotation in 5 seconds or less If the electric clutch fails to stop the blade s rotation in 5 seconds contact an aut...

Page 18: ...If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven check side to side deck levelness first then proceed to front to rear adjustment Adjust front to rear deck levelness as follows 1 Place SCRAMB...

Page 19: ...center of deck at the rear d Remove rear hanger chains and allow center rear of deck to rest on angle iron e Measure the distance from blade tips to floor If the measurement is within 1 8 from side t...

Page 20: ...umber of rotations on the eye bolt to raise or lower the rear of the deck See Figure 4 8 c Reinstall rear hanger chains and measure blade tips again d Repeat steps a through c until proper levelness i...

Page 21: ...SCRAMBLER on rear bumper 5 Remove blade s See Figure 4 12 6 Inspect condition of blade See Figure 4 11 7 If blade is in good condition sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cuttin...

Page 22: ...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 containers with...

Page 23: ...ly a small amount of grease over terminals to prevent corrosion WARNING Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness This prevents metal from touching the positive termi...

Page 24: ...h new 20 AMP fuse 6 Faulty relay switch 6 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer 7 Faulty parking brake or blade switch 7 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Engine Stalls After 1 Operator not in seat 1 Sit...

Page 25: ...eplace blade s 8 Blade belt slipping 8 Replace blade belt 9 Check electric clutch 9 Adjust to proper specifications 33 Deck Only 10 Check clutch belt 10 Replace clutch belt Poor Grass Discharge 1 Engi...

Page 26: ...l Filter Replace Engine Manual X Engine Cooling System Clean Shroud Fins Engine Manual Page 12 X Battery Check Electrolyte Page 21 X X Charge Battery Page 21 X Testing Battery Page 22 X Tires Check Pr...

Page 27: ...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 32: ...one Number____________________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please mail your product registration card...

Page 33: ...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 PROD...

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