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Snapper YARD CRUISER YZ15334BVE, 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  ....................................................... 10-14 
 

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 .............................................................. 13 

 

Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication.............................................................. 13 

 

Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft - Lubrication .............................................. 13 

 

Parking Brake Pivot Bushings - Lubrication ............................................... 13 

 

Service – Annually ............................................................................................. 14 

 Engine.............................................................................................................. 14 
 Air 

Filter ........................................................................................................... 14 

 Oil 

Filter ........................................................................................................... 14 

 Engine 

Oil ........................................................................................................ 14 

 Transaxle ......................................................................................................... 14 
 Fuel 

Filter......................................................................................................... 14 

 

Storage - Out of Season .................................................................................... 14 

SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................. 15-22 
 Neutral 

Position 

Adjustments........................................................................... 15 

 Engine 

Adjustments & Repair .......................................................................... 15 

 

Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ........................................................ 15 

 

Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ........................................................................... 16 

 

Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement................................................ 16-17 

 

Blade Brake Adjustment.................................................................................... 17 

 

Adjusting Mower Blade ................................................................................ 17-18 

 

Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Side to Side......................................... 19 

 

Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Front to Rear....................................... 20 

 

Mower Deck Timing Rod ................................................................................... 20 

 

Wheel Brake Adjustment................................................................................... 21 

 

Mower Blade Replacement .......................................................................... 21-22 

 

Blade Wear Limits........................................................................................... 21 

 Blade 

Sharpening ........................................................................................... 21 

 Blade 

Replacement............................................................................................ 22 

 Battery 

Removal................................................................................................. 22 

 Battery 

Installation............................................................................................. 22 

 

Battery Service & Charging .............................................................................. 22 

 Battery 

Storage .................................................................................................. 22 

 Battery 

Testing................................................................................................... 23 

 

New Battery Preparation ................................................................................... 23 

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 24-25 
SERVICE SCHEDULE...................................................................................................... 26 
 Maintenance/Replacement 

Parts...................................................................... 26 

WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 27 
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 28-31 
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................ 32 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for YARD CRUISER YZ15334BVE

Page 1: ...eck 38 38 Cutting Deck 4 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 pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in a...

Page 2: ...1 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 or sharp turns 3 DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of slopes Operate up and down Practice on slopes with blades off 4 AVOID uphill starts If machine stops going uphill or tires lose tr...

Page 3: ...directional 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 attachment instructions 15 DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a deadly poison MAINTENANCE 1 DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where fume...

Page 4: ...ng Brake Pivot Bushings Lubrication 13 Service Annually 14 Engine 14 Air Filter 14 Oil Filter 14 Engine Oil 14 Transaxle 14 Fuel Filter 14 Storage Out of Season 14 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 15 22 Neutral Position Adjustments 15 Engine Adjustments Repair 15 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 15 Mower Drive Belt Adjustment 16 Mower Drive Belt Removal Replacement 16 17 Blade Brake Adjustment 17 ...

Page 5: ...e essential parts of 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 involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner s manual Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference For the nearest SNAPPER dealer i...

Page 6: ...tment 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 YARD CRUISER outside where fumes can safely dissipate Make sure fuel filler cap is tight and vent is open after refueling See Figure 2 3 Refer to engine owner s manual for fuel specificati...

Page 7: ...ngaged 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 position 2 Make certain the joystick lever is in the neutral N position as shown in Figure 2 5 IMPORTANT The joystick lever has to be manually moved to propel machine Always return the joystick with ...

Page 8: ...1 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 7 FIGURE 2 8 WARNING Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blades have been turned off DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been adjusted or repaired and is functioning properl...

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 disengage latch 2 Raise or lower handles to desired height 3 Release lower handle to engage latch See Figure 2 9 FIGURE 2 9 CONNECTING BAR OMITTED IN THIS VIEW FOR CLARITY DECK LIFT HANDLE HIGHEST NOTCH ...

Page 10: ...e 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 crankcase with new oil Refer to your engine owner s manual for oil specifications 3 2 2 CHECK MOWER BLADE 1 Make sure fuel cap is on tight and vent is closed Turn fuel shut off valve If equipped to the C...

Page 11: ... belt strands exposed replace belt before operating mower 3 2 4 CHECK TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELTS 1 Checking Transaxle Belt Tension The transaxle drive belts require no adjustment If belts are frayed 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 shroud and ...

Page 12: ... Brake Adjustment 2 Mower Drive Belt Check belt for proper tension No adjustment required Replace belt as needed 3 Mower Blade Check blade for sharpness wear damage and torque Refer to Section MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4 Mower Deck Levelness Check mower deck for proper levelness Adjust as required Refer to Section MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS WARNING Lifting or lowering the machine onto or down f...

Page 13: ...ate the pivot shaft The access hole is at the rear of the front structure underneath frame cover a The pivot shaft grease fitting can be accessed through a hole at the rear of the front structure Lubricate pivot shaft with three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun See Figure 3 8 FIGURE 3 8 3 Parking Brake Pivot Bushings a Make sure fuel cap is on tight Turn fuel shut off valve If equip...

Page 14: ...y to the nearest authorized Snapper dealer for service 3 4 6 Fuel Filter Service fuel filter as instructed below Turn key to OFF position Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter Turn fuel shut off valve If equipped to the CLOSED position or perform filter change when fuel tank and fuel line are empty 1 Remove hose clamps from fuel filter 2 Remove fuel lines from filter Disca...

Page 15: ...mower 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 necessary See Figure 4 1 2 If mower tracks to the left loosen bottom nut first on the left cable Turn top nut clockwise in a 1 8 increment then retighten lower nut to secure cable Check tracking of ...

Page 16: ...ce 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 excessive wear and or damage are present 4 3 3 BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove foot rest Refer to Section FOOT REST REMOVAL 2 Remove old belt 4 3 4 BELT REPLACEMENT 1 Route new belt around electric clutch pulley See...

Page 17: ...e 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 gauge will fit thru the three inspection slots located on the side of the clutch as shown See Figure 4 5 Excessive clearance can adversely affect the function of the clutch and produce blade stop times over 5 seco...

Page 18: ...n 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 OUT until blade tip measurements are within 1 16 of each other and blade tips are 3 8 away from deck lip See Figure 4 6 c Retighten jam nuts securely FIGURE 4 5 FIGURE 4 6 Adjusting The 38 Deck Blades...

Page 19: ... 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 floor If the measurement is within 1 8 from side to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 1 8 continue to the next page for adjustment See Figure 4...

Page 20: ...in 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 front and rear of deck Measure the distance from blade tips to floor The distance should be the same or the rear 1 4 higher than the front If the rear blade tip is lower or is more than 1 4 higher than t...

Page 21: ... 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 runs out of fuel Close vent on fuel filler cap See Figure 2 3 2 Remove key from ignition switch 3 Remove spark plug wire s and secure away from spark plug s 4 Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear bumper...

Page 22: ...5 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 of which can also be visualized through the plastic battery case 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals Red to positive terminal and black to negative terminal 5 Slow c...

Page 23: ...state 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 the Yard Cruiser DO NOT use BOOST chargers on the battery IMPORTANT 3 16 above cell plates is the recommended level DO NOT place anything in battery other than specified electrolyte 5 Slow charge the b...

Page 24: ...ngaged 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 Replace with new 20 AMP fuse 6 Faulty relay switch 6 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer 7 Faulty parking brake or blade switch 7 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Engine Stalls After 1 Operator not in...

Page 25: ...ssure 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 cutti...

Page 26: ...n 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 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 REPLACEMEN...

Page 27: ...iginal 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 caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied w...

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Page 32: ...hone Number____________________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snapper com You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to speak with a Customer Service Representativ...

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Page 36: ...u 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 2002 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 6 3272 I R 6 28 02 WARNING ENGINE EXHAUST SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAU...

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