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 25 

SERVICE SCHEDULE 

 

ITEM

 

SERVICE PERFORMED

 

REF. EACH 

USE 

HRS 

25 

HRS 

50 

HRS 

100 

HRS 

EACH  

SEASON 

Engine Oil 

Check Oil Level 

Page 6 

X        

 

 

Initial Oil Change 

Page 10 

 X      

 

 

Periodic Oil Change 

Page 11 

  

X*    

 

Oil Filter 

Initial Oil Change 

Engine Manual 

& Page 10 

 X      

 

 

Periodic Oil Change 

Engine Manual 

& Page 11 

  

X*    

 

Air Pre-Cleaner 

Clean Sponge Element 

Engine Manual 

  

X** 

   

 

Air Cleaner 

Clean or Replace 

Engine Manual 

  

X** 

   

 

Spark Plug 

Replace Engine 

Manual 

    X   

Fuel Filter 

Replace Engine 

Manual 

    X   

Engine Cooling 
System 

Clean Shroud & Fins 

Engine Manual 
& Page 11 

    

X**   

Battery 

Check Electrolyte 

Pages 22 

  

X     X 

 

Charge Battery 

Page 21 

       X 

 

Testing Battery 

Pages 22 

       X 

Tires 

Check Pressures 

Page 6 

X        

Drive Belts 

Check For Wear And 
Tension 

Page 15-16 

  

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 

Grease or Oil 

Pages 12-13 

  

X     X 

* Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures. 
**Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present 
 

4.6. MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT 

PARTS 

 

MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS 

Engine Speed Control Cable (Briggs 14.5 HP) 

4-6259 

Cutter Deck Blade (33” Cutting Deck) 

3-4168 

Cutter Deck Blade (38” Cutting Deck) (2 Blades Required) 

4-2998 

33” Cutter Deck Belt (Electric Clutch to Cutting Deck) 

3-5389 

38” Cutter Deck Belt (Electric Clutch to Cutting Deck) 

2-9308 

Wheel Drive Belt (Engine to Hydro Transaxle)  

4-1823 

Mower Drive Belt (Engine to Electric Clutch) 

2-9117 

Parts Manual for Yard Cruiser Series 3 
Models: YZ145333BE, YZ145383BE 

06118 

 

 

 

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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