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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 
chart on the next page 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. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

4.5.7.  BATTERY TESTING 

 

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 

 

Содержание YARD CRUISER YZ145332BVE

Страница 1: ...Deck 38 38 Cutting Deck 2 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...

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: ...light 13 Move joystick if equipped SLOWLY to maintain control during speed and directional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those...

Страница 4: ...ubrication 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 ADJUSTM...

Страница 5: ...r 1 2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature drawing above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER YARD CRUISER It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar wit...

Страница 6: ...ent stops the blades rotation 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 8: ...on slopes 2 3 2 WHEEL DRIVE 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 t...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 11: ...le 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...

Страница 12: ...ings and debris f Lower YARD CRUISER to ground Clean top of deck removing all grass clippings and debris 5 Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication a Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots of general purp...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 16: ...ch engages the electric clutch when pulled out to the ON position When the blade switch is in the ON position the cutting blade s are engaged The blade switch disengages the electric clutch when the b...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 21: ...See Figure 4 18 3 Place the positive terminal insulator over positive terminal and cable See Figure 4 18 4 5 3 BATTERY SERVICE 1 Remove battery Refer to Section BATTERY REMOVAL 2 Place battery in a w...

Страница 22: ...ll 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...

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: ...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 joysti...

Страница 25: ...5 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...

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...

Страница 27: ...27 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

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Страница 29: ...29 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

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Страница 32: ...and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual the engine manual and on the machine engine and attachments If you have any questions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized S...

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