Snapper SCRAMBLER YZ18426BVE, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed
to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front and 12 P.S.I. in
rear tires.
2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make
sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to
bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine
owner’s manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.4. Check Blade switch to insure it works freely.
Switch is pulled “OUT” into the “ON” position for
blade engagement or pushed back “IN” into the
“OFF” position for blade disengagement. See
Figure 2.2. IMPORTANT: Disengagement stops the
blades rotation.
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Clean exterior 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
where fumes can safely dissipate. Refer to engine
owner’s manual for fuel specifications. Make sure
fuel filler cap is tight and vent is open after
refueling. See Figure 2.3. Open fuel valve located
in fuel line.
FIGURE 2.3
IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the engine
running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be
released. Tilt seat up and move control lever down to
release pressure. NOTE: Control lever must be in the
“UP” position to drive machine. See Figure 2.4.
DO NOT USE CONTROL TO RELEASE PRESSURE AND
COAST DOWN SLOPES. RELEASE PRESSURE ONLY WHEN
MACHINE MOTION CAN BE CONTROLLED AND ENGINE OFF.
FIGURE 2.4
SAFE LEVEL
AREA
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
MOVE CONTROL
LEVER UP TO
DRIVE MACHINE
CONTROL
LEVER
MOVE CONTROL LEVER
DOWN TO ROLL MACHINE
BATTERY
PULL “OUT”
TO ENGAGE
PUSH “IN” TO
DISENGAGE
BLADE
SWITCH
FUEL FILLER CAP
WITH VENT.
TIGHTEN CAP AND
OPEN VENT AFTER
REFUELING.