Snapper YARD CRUISER HZS14331BVE, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .......................................................................................5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................6-9
Pre-start
Checklist ............................................................................................6-7
Rolling Machine w/o Engine Running ................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Propelling Mower .............................................7-8
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ....................................................................8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................................................................8
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake.....................................................................8
Adjusting Cutting Height .....................................................................................9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................10-13
Changing
Engine Oil ..........................................................................................10
Checking Mower Blade ......................................................................................10
Checking Mower Drive Belt ...............................................................................11
Checking Belt Tension.......................................................................................11
After Every 25 Operating Hours ........................................................................11
Check Mower Components ...............................................................................11
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication.....................................................................12
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication....................................................................12
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft.........................................................................12
Annually (End of Each Season) ........................................................................13
Engine ..............................................................................................................13
Air
Filter............................................................................................................13
Oil Filter............................................................................................................13
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................13
Transaxle..........................................................................................................13
Fuel
Filter .........................................................................................................13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .............................................................14-21
Neutral
Position Adjustments ...........................................................................14
Mower Deck Belt Adjustment ............................................................................14
Mower Drive Belt Replacement.........................................................................14
Blade Brake Adjustment ....................................................................................15
Mower Blade Adjustment..............................................................................15-16
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side to side 48” Deck) .......................15
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 48” Deck) ...............................16
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side, 33”, 38” & 42” Decks) ......................17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 33” Deck) ...............................17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch, 38”, 42” Decks).....................18
Mower Deck Timing Rod....................................................................................18
Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................18
Mower Blade Repair/Replacement...............................................................18-19
Battery Removal .................................................................................................19
Battery Installation .............................................................................................19
Battery Service & Charging ..........................................................................20-21
New Battery Preparation....................................................................................20
Battery Testing ..............................................................................................20-21
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................21-22
Maintenance/Replacement
Parts ......................................................................22
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................23
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................25-28