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) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone enters the area. 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other safety devices frequently for prop...
Page 4 - MAINTENANCE
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 1. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel con...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................ 2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION..............................
Page 6 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER SCRAMBLER. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practic...
Page 7 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7 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 ...
Page 8 - WARNING
8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This SCRAMBLER 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 of ...
Page 9 - BLADE; DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running.
9 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. MOWER BLADE 1. With engine running, move engine speed control to the Rabbit or “Fast” position. 2. Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position to engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.7. FIGURE 2.7 3. Release the parking brake. See Figure 2.7. WARNING...
Page 10 - SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS; ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:; ENGINE MUST BEGIN TO STOP IF:
10 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3.5. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT This machine has seven different cutting height positions. IMPORTANT: When positioning the cutting deck into a higher cutting position, pull up on the deck lift handle only, it is not necessary to pull up on the release lever at ...
Page 11 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE; TWIN & TRIPLE BLADE DECK
11 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the SCRAMBLER, 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. 3.2...
Page 12 - Checking Mower Belt Tension
12 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.4. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Footrest/Floor pan Removal a. Pull deck lift handle to highest cutting position. See Figure 3.3. b. Remove the two knobs that secure the rear of the floor pan. c. Remove two bolts at front bottom edge of foot rest. Lift up on footrest and s...
Page 13 - COMPONENTS; Cleaning Mower Deck
13 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 3.3.1. ENGINE 5. Air Filter c. Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs located on the engine cover into corresponding slots in air cleaner cover. IMPORTANT: The yellow tabs must be completely inserted into air cleaner cover or the comp...
Page 14 - Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
14 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid b...
Page 15 - Section 3 – MAINTENANCE; Filter
15 Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule. 3.4.1. Engine Service engine according to engine owner’s manual. 3.4.2. Air Filter Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions. 3.4.3. Oil Filter Refer to engine owner’s ma...
Page 17 - BRAKE
17 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely...
Page 19 - FRONT OR REAR VIEW OF DECK
19 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely...
Page 21 - MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT
21 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely...
Page 23 - TESTING; Battery Condition Chart; State of Charge
23 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected ar...
Page 24 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
24 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter Will Not Crank 1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery. Engine 2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact author...
Page 25 - MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
25 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 26 - SERVICE SCHEDULE
26 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 7 X Initial Oil Change Page 11 X Periodic Oil Change Page 12 X* Oil Filter Initial Oil Change Engine Manual & Page 11 X Periodic Oil Change Engine Manual & Page 12...
Page 27 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
27 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) 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 M...
Page 28 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Page 32 - SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM; IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS; Eastern Standard Time
32 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number _____________________________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________________...
Page 33 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT; OTHER
33 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for SCRAMBLER HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 5 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critic...