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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 

 
4.5.5. BATTERY 

TESTING 

There are two types of battery tests: Unloaded and 
Loaded. The unloaded test is the procedure that will 
be discussed. It’s the simplest and most commonly 
used. An unloaded test is made on a battery without 
discharging current. To perform unloaded testing, 
check charge condition using either a hydrometer or 
voltmeter. 
 
1.  Using a voltmeter, voltage readings appear 
instantly to show the state of charge. Remember to 
hook the positive lead to the battery’s positive 
terminal, and the negative lead to the negative 
terminal. 
 
2. A hydrometer measures the specific gravity of 
each cell. The specific gravity tells the degree of 
charge; generally, a specific gravity of about 1.265 
to 1.280 indicates full charge. A reading of 1.230 to 
1.260 indicates the battery should be charged. The 
Battery Condition chart below shows the charge 
level as measured by syringe float hydrometer, 
digital voltmeter and five ball hydrometer. 

 

4.5.6.  NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 
1.
  Remove battery from carton. 
2.  
Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level 
non-concrete surface. 
3.  Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required 
with electrolyte (purchased separately) to proper 
level. Fill to 3/16” above cell plates. Filling battery 
with electrolyte will bring the battery to 80% charged 
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 battery at 1 amp for 2 hours to 
bring the battery to full charge. 
6.  After charging, check level of electrolyte and add 
as needed to bring level to 3/16” above cell plates. 
7.  Reinstall cell caps. 
8.  Install battery into power unit. Connect over flow 
tube. 
9.  Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring 
harness to the positive terminal (+) on battery using 
bolt and nut provided in hardware bag. Connect 
negative (-) cable (black) last, to negative terminal 
(-) on battery using bolt and nut. Apply a small 
amount of grease over terminals to prevent 
corrosion. 

 

WARNING 

Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover 
located on battery harness. This prevents metal from 
touching the positive terminal, which could cause 
sparks. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Battery Condition Chart 

State of Charge 

Syringe Hydrometer 

Digital Voltmeter 

Five Ball Hydrometer 

100% Charged w/ Sulfate Stop 

1.280 

12.80v 

Five Balls Floating 

100% Charged 

1.265 

12.60v 

Four Balls Floating 

75% Charged 

1.210 

12.40v 

Three Balls Floating 

50% Charged 

1.160 

12.10v 

Two Balls Floating 

25% Charged 

1.120 

11.90v 

One Ball Floating 

0% Charged 

Less than 1.100 

Less than 11.80v 

Zero Balls Floating 

 

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Страница 1: ...33 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 pa...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 4: ...t Shaft Lubrication 14 Parking Brake Pivot Bushings Lubrication 14 Service Annually 15 Engine 15 Air Filter 15 Oil Filter 15 Engine Oil 15 Transaxle 15 Fuel Filter 15 Storage Out of Season 15 SECTION...

Страница 5: ...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 operati...

Страница 6: ...chine If any operator has difficulty in understanding certain symbols incorporated in the decals an authorized SNAPPER dealer should be contacted for explanation READ MANUAL 2 8700 EUROPEAN NOISE CONT...

Страница 7: ...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...

Страница 8: ...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...

Страница 9: ...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...

Страница 10: ...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...

Страница 11: ...hing in and rotating clockwise to close Wipe 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...

Страница 12: ...r 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 opera...

Страница 13: ...ent 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 REPLACEME...

Страница 14: ...moved to lubricate 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...

Страница 15: ...o 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 Tu...

Страница 16: ...th safety blocks 3 Turn key to start position and start machine Move engine speed control to FAST position 4 Disengage parking brake Both rear wheels should not have any movement not rotating If wheel...

Страница 17: ...mower drive belt Replace belt if signs of excessive wear and or damage are present 4 3 3 BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove footrest Refer to Section FOOT REST REMOVAL 2 Remove old belt 4 3 4 BELT REPLACEMENT 1 Ro...

Страница 18: ...or repaired and is functioning properly Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance 4 3 6 ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE The straightness of the mower blade s is essential for smooth even mowing Adjust blade st...

Страница 19: ...ntinue to the next page for adjustment See Figure 4 8 FIGURE 4 8 6 Loosen the shoulder bolt that retains the eccentric 7 Turn eccentric UP or DOWN as required until blade tips are within 1 8 of the sa...

Страница 20: ...gns of excessive wear or damage See Figure 4 12 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 unt...

Страница 21: ...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 visual...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 25: ...7 X X Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension Page 16 17 X X X Mower Blades Check For Wear Damage Replacement Pages 20 21 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 13 X Mower Deck Clean Outside and U...

Страница 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...

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Страница 31: ...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 SNAPPE...

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