Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. Th...
Page 3 - PREPARATION
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel container. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Cl...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .........................
Page 5 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
5 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER YARD CRUISER. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating prac...
Page 6 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6 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 psi in front and 12 psi in rear tires. 2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers...
Page 7 - WARNING
7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This YARD CRUISER is equipped with hydrostatic drive. The forward, rearward and steering movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick operations should be performed only from the operator’s position in the seat. A small movement ...
Page 10 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
10 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the YARD CRUISER, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention the model and serial number. ...
Page 21 - Battery Condition Chart; TROUBLESHOOTING
21 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.4.6. 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 ...
Page 22 - MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
22 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Rider Will Not Move Or 1. Joystick in the neutral “N” position. 1. Place joystick in desired speed position. Loss Of Traction 2. Roll release lever is in “ROLL” position. 2. Move roll release lever to the engaged position. 3. Low transmissi...
Page 23 - SERVICE SCHEDULE
23 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Oil Filter Initial Oil Change Engine Manual & Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Engine Manual & Page 10...
Page 24 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
24 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at ...
Page 25 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Page 29 - SERVICE NOTES
29 SERVICE NOTES ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________...
Page 32 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
32 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for YARD CRUISER HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 & 2 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. COPYRIGHT © 1999 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ...