Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HZS14331BVE, HZS14381BVE, HZS15421KVE, HZS15422KVE, HZS18482BVE Snapper
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for YARD CRUISER HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 & 2 MODELS HZS14331BVE HZS14381BVE HZS15421KVE HZS15422KVE HZS18482BVE MODEL NUMBER EXPLA NA TION H Z S 14 33 1 .
2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable o f amputating han ds and feet and can th row objects t hat can cause in jury and damage! Failure to comply wi th the follo wing SAFETY inst ructions coul d result in serious injury or death to the ope rator or other persons.
3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPA RA TION (Continued From Pre vious Page) 4. Handle fuel with ext ra care. Fuels are flammable and vap ors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel cont ainer. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running.
4 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPO RTA NT SAFETY INST RUCTIONS .........................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENT S .....................................................................................................
5 Section 1 - FA MILIA R IZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1. 1 INT RODUCTION This manual has been prepared f or the operator’s of the SNAPPER YARD CRUISER. Its purpose, aside from recom mending standar d operating procedures and routine service r equirements, is to promote SAFET Y through the use of ac cepted oper ating pr actic es .
6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-STA RT CHECK LIST Make the following chec ks and perf orm the ser v ic e required bef ore each start-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add or releas e air as needed to bring pressure to 12 psi in front and 12 psi in rear tires.
7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This YA RD CRUISER is equipped w ith hy drostatic drive. The forw ard, rear w ard and steer ing movement of the machine is controlled by a joy stick lever. Joy stick operations should be performed only from the operator’s position in the seat.
8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. ENGINE (M A NUAL START) IMPO RTA NT : W hen the ignition k ey is turned to “RUN”, the engine will not star t unless the Park ing Brak e is engaged and the Blade Sw itch is in the “Off” position. T he operator should be in the seat.
9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3.5. CUT TING HEIGHT ADJUS T MENT This mac hine has seven diff erent cutting height positions. IM PORTANT: W hen pos itioning the cutting deck into a higher c utting position, pull up on the deck lift handle only , it is not necessary to pull up on the release lever at the s ame tim e.
10 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the YARD CRUISER, use genuine SNAPPER replacem ent parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assist ance. For the c or rec t par t or inf ormation f or a partic ular m ower, alway s m ention the model and ser ial number.
11 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOW ER DRIV E BELT 1. Footrest Removal a. Pull deck lift handle to highest cutting position. b. Rem ove the k nobs that secure the corner s of the footres t.
12 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS (Continued) 5. M ower Blade Spindle - Lubr ication a. Lubric ate spindle bearings with three shots of general purpose gr ease from grease gun. See Figure 3.4. FIGURE 3.4 IMPO RTA NT : 48” Decks Only 48” Deck spindle assem blies ar e equipped with a grease vent located under neath the deck.
13 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.4 A NNUALLY (END OF EA CH SEA SON) Perfor m all m aintenance as described in the m aintenance schedule. 3.4.1. Engine Service engine acc ording to engine owner’s manual. 3.4.2. A ir F ilter Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instru cti on s.
14 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING Before attemp ting any adjustments or repairs, ST OP the engine, remo ve the key, remove the spark plug wire( s) from t he spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from plug(s).
15 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING Before attemp ting any adjustments or repairs, ST OP the engine, remo ve the key, remove the spark plug wire( s) from t he spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from plug(s).
16 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING Before attemp ting any adjustments or repairs, ST OP the engine, remo ve the key, remove the spark plug wire( s) from t he spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from plug(s).
17 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 4.2.8. M OWER DECK A DJUST MENT (LEVELNESS) 1. Sid e-To-Side (33” , 38”, 42” & 48” Decks) Before m aking deck leveling adjustm ents, check t he t ir e pr es s ur e. Check tir es and add or release air as needed to bring pres sure to 12 psi in front and 12 ps i in r ea r ti re s.
18 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 3. F ront to Rear Deck Pitch (38” , & 42” Decks) W ith the YARD CRUISER on a smooth, level surf ace, rotate blades until blade tips ar e at front and rear of deck. Measure the distanc e from blade tips to floor.
19 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 4.3.2. BLADE SHA RPENING 1. Make sure f uel cap is on tight. Turn f uel s hut off v al ve to the “CL OS ED ” p os it io n. Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. Cl os e vent on fuel f iller cap.
20 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING The electrolyte (acid) p roduces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire aw ay from area w hen charging battery or w hen handling electroly te or battery . Electrolyte ( acid) is a highly corrosive liqu id.
21 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 4.4.6. BA T TERY TEST ING Battery Condition Chart State of Charge Syr inge Hydrometer Digital Voltmeter Five Ball Hydrometer 100% Charged w/ Sulfate Stop 1.280 12.80v Five Balls Floating 100% Charged 1.265 12.
22 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBABLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CTION Rider Will Not Move Or 1. Joystick in the neutral “N” position. 1. Place joystick in desired speed position. Loss Of Traction 2. R ol l re le as e lever is in “ RO LL ” po si ti on .
23 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFOR MED REF. EA CH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EA CH SEA SON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Oil.
24 3 YEA R LIMITED WARRA NTY For thr ee ( 3) years from purc hase date f or the original purc haser's residential, non- com m erc ial use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will rep.
25 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE.
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28 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE.
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32 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for YARD CRUISER HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 & 2 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals know n to the State of Californi a to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduct iv e harm.
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