Snapper YZ13331be, YZ13381BE, YZ145332BE, YZ145382BE - Manual

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...

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...

8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.3. 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. 4. Move...

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. ...

20 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from plug(s). Never attempt to service or charge the battery while it is installed on the YARD C...

21 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...

22 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...

24 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...

25 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 ...

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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 known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. COPYRIGHT © 1999 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ...