Snapper YARD CRUISER YZ145333BVE, 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 Engine .................................................................................................... 7
Starting & Stopping Engine, Mower Blades...................................................... 8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 8
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake .................................................................... 8
Cutting Height Adjustment ................................................................................. 9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 10-13
Service - After First 5 Hours.............................................................................. 10
Change Engine Oil.......................................................................................... 10
Check Mower Blade........................................................................................ 10
Check Mower Drive Belt................................................................................. 11
Check Transaxle Drive Belts ......................................................................... 11
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours................................................................. 11
Check Mower Components ...................................................................... 11-12
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication............................................................... 12
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication .............................................................. 12
Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication.............................................................. 12
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft - Lubrication .............................................. 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 AND REPAIR............................................................. 14-21
Neutral
Position Adjustments........................................................................... 14
Engine Adjustments & Repair .......................................................................... 14
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ........................................................ 14
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ........................................................................... 15
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement................................................ 15-16
Blade Brake Adjustment.................................................................................... 16
Adjusting Mower Blade ................................................................................ 16-17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Side to Side......................................... 18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Front to Rear....................................... 19
Mower Deck Timing Rod ................................................................................... 19
Wheel Brake Adjustment................................................................................... 20
Mower Blade Replacement .......................................................................... 20-21
Blade Wear Limits........................................................................................... 20
Blade Sharpening ........................................................................................... 20
Blade Replacement............................................................................................ 21
Battery Removal................................................................................................. 21
Battery Installation............................................................................................. 21
Battery Service & Charging .............................................................................. 21
Battery Storage .................................................................................................. 21
Battery Testing................................................................................................... 22
New Battery Preparation ................................................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 23-24
SERVICE SCHEDULE...................................................................................................... 25
Maintenance/Replacement
Parts...................................................................... 25
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 26
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 27-30