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TROUBLESHOOTING 

 

PROBLEM 

PROBABLE CAUSE  

CORRECTIVE ACTION 

Excessive Vibration 

1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blades. 

1. Service mower blade(s). 

 

2. Loose blade components. 

2. Service and tighten loose parts. 

 

3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped). 

3. Replace air lifts.  Tighten to proper torque. 

 

4. Lumpy or frayed belt. 

4. Replace belt. 

 

5. Bent Idler, stationary or spindle pulley. 

5. Replace pulley. 

Rider Will Not Move Or  1. Joystick in the neutral “N” position. 

1. Place joystick in desired speed position. 

Loss Of Traction 

2. Roll release lever is in “ROLL” position. 

2. Move roll release lever to the engaged position. 

 

3. Low transmission hydraulic oil level. 

3. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 

 

4. Parking Brake engaged. 

4. Move parking brake to disengaged position. 

 

5. Traction drive belt requires replacement. 

5. Replace traction drive belt. 

Blade(s) Not Cutting 

1. Blade engagement switch in the “OFF” position. 

1. Move blade switch to the “ON” position. 

 

2. Clutch belt slipping. 

2. Replace clutch belt. 

 

3. Mower belt slipping. 

3. Replace mower belt. 

 

4. Electric clutch not functioning. 

4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 

Cutting Grass 

1. Uneven tire pressure. 

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 joystick to a slower speed. 

 

5. Terraced cut, side to side. 

5. Adjust side to side level. 

 

6. Excessive deck pitch, front to rear. 

6. Adjust front to rear pitch. 

 

7. Cutting blade(s) dull or damaged. 

7. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade(s). 

 

8. Blade belt slipping. 

8. Replace blade belt. 

 

9. Check electric clutch. 

9. Adjust to proper specifications. 

 

10. Check clutch belt. 

10. Replace clutch belt. 

Poor Grass Discharge  1. Engine speed too slow. 

1. Move engine speed control to “FAST” position. 

 

2. Forward speed too fast. 

2. Move joystick to a slower speed. 

 

3. Grass is wet. 

3. Mow when grass is dry. 

 

4. Excessively worn or damaged blade(s). 

4. Service mower blade(s). 

 

5. Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck. 

5. Clean deck. 

 

6. Improper blade(s) installed on deck. 

6. Install proper SNAPPER blades. 

 

7. Blade(s) installed improperly on deck. 

7. Install blades properly. 

Battery Will Not Charge  1. Poor cable connections. 

1. Clean cables and battery terminals. 

 

2. Bad battery cell(s). 

2. Replace with new battery. 

 

3. Faulty alternator. 

3. Contact engine manufacturer’s dealer. 

Oil Leaking 

1. Leaking hose fittings, clamps or reservoir. 

1. Verify fittings and hose clamps are tight. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for YARD CRUISER YZ145333BVE

Page 1: ...eck 38 38 Cutting Deck 3 Series Designation B Briggs Engine V Over Head Valve E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your YARD CRUISER read this manual carefully and...

Page 2: ...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 sudden o...

Page 3: ...irectional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER...

Page 4: ...ation 12 Parking Brake Pivot Bushings Lubrication 13 Service Annually 13 Engine 13 Air Filter 13 Oil Filter 13 Engine Oil 13 Transaxle 13 Fuel Filter 13 Storage Out of Season 13 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS...

Page 5: ...the SNAPPER YARD CRUISER It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the controls components and operation of this machine before operating Specific details...

Page 6: ...ment 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 t...

Page 7: ...gaged and the blade switch is in the OFF position 2 2 2 OPERATION Be seated on the YARD CRUISER before attempting to start the engine with the key switch 1 Make certain the blade switch is in the OFF...

Page 8: ...Stop motion of riding mower by moving joystick to neutral N position See to Figure 2 8 2 3 3 MOWER BLADE 1 Push the blade switch in to OFF position to disengage or stop the mower blades See Figure 2...

Page 9: ...handle only it is not necessary to pull up on the release lever at the same time Use the release lever when moving deck cutting height to a lower cutting position 1 Grasp both handles together to dise...

Page 10: ...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 engine cran...

Page 11: ...rayed slit severed or belt strands exposed replace belt before operating mower 3 3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 3 3 1 ENGINE 1 Engine Cooling System The engine cooling system consists of an engine...

Page 12: ...ings and debris f Lower YARD CRUISER to ground Clean top of deck removing all grass clippings and debris 6 Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication a Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots of general purp...

Page 13: ...time The transaxle is maintenance free The transaxle does not require any fluid or any service If there is any problem leakage malfunction or etc return the Yard Cruiser immediately to the nearest au...

Page 14: ...ower tracks to the right loosen bottom nut first on the right cable Turn top nut clockwise in a 1 8 increment then retighten lower nut to secure cable Check tracking of mower Repeat this adjustment if...

Page 15: ...e belt as 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 excess...

Page 16: ...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 feeler gaug...

Page 17: ...blade tips and deck are different and there is more than 1 16 difference between blade tip measurements adjust blade as follows a Loosen jam nuts on the ends of blade bar b Adjust jack screws IN or O...

Page 18: ...piece 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 fl...

Page 19: ...n 4 Repeat steps a through c until proper levelness is obtained FIGURE 4 11 Front to Rear Deck Pitch 38 Decks With the YARD CRUISER on a smooth level surface rotate blades until blade tips are at fron...

Page 20: ...damage See Figure 4 15 FIGURE 4 15 4 4 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Make sure fuel cap is on tight Turn fuel shut off valve If equipped to the CLOSED position Start engine and allow it to run until engine ru...

Page 21: ...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 cell plates...

Page 22: ...tate 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 installed on th...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...ion Page 15 16 X X X Mower Blades Check For Wear Damage Replacement Pages 20 21 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 11 X Mower Deck Clean Outside and Underside Page 11 X Lubrication Points Gre...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...27 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

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Page 29: ...29 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Page 30: ...30 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Page 31: ..._____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________...

Page 32: ...have 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 2001 SNAPPER...

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