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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 
2.1  PRE-START CHECK LIST 

Make the following checks and perform the service 
required before each start-up. 
2.1.1.  Check tires and add or release air as needed 
to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front and 12 P.S.I. in 
rear tires. 
2.1.2.  Check guards, deflectors and covers to make 
sure all are in place and securely tightened. 
2.1.3.  Check engine oil and add oil as needed to 
bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine 
owner’s manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.  

 

 

 
 

FIGURE 2.1 

 

2.1.4.  Check Blade switch to insure it works freely. 
Switch is pulled “OUT” into the “ON” position for 
blade engagement or pushed back “IN” into the 
“OFF” position for blade disengagement. See 
Figure 2.2. IMPORTANT: Blade rotation must stop 
in 5 seconds or less after moving blade switch to 
“OFF”. Refer to Section “Blade Brake Adjustment”. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 specifications. 

 
 
 

 

 

FIGURE 2.3 

 
IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the engine 
running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be 
released. Tilt seat up and move control lever down to 
release pressure. NOTE: Control lever must be in the 
“UP” position to drive machine. See Figure 2.4. 
DO NOT USE CONTROL TO RELEASE PRESSURE AND 
COAST DOWN SLOPES.  RELEASE PRESSURE ONLY WHEN 
MACHINE MOTION CAN BE CONTROLLED AND ENGINE OFF. 
 
 
 

 

 

FIGURE 2.4 

 
 
 
 

 

PULL “OUT” TO 
ENGAGE 

PUSH “IN” TO 
DISENGAGE 

BLADE 
SWITCH 

SAFE LEVEL 
AREA 

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK 

FUEL 
FILLER 
CAP 

OPEN 
VENT 

FUEL 
TANK 

MOVE CONTROL 
LEVER UP TO 
DRIVE MACHINE 

CONTROL 
LEVER 

BATTERY 

MOVE CONTROL LEVER 
DOWN TO ROLL 
MACHINE 

Содержание YARD CRUISER YZ145333BVE

Страница 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...

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: ...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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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: ...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 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: ...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...

Страница 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...

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: ...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...

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: ...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...

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: ...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...

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 31: ..._____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________...

Страница 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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