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MODEL DESIGNATION
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
ENGINE HORSE POWER
CUTTING WIDTH
Y – Yard Cruiser
13 - 13.0 HP Engine
Z – Zero Turning Radius
145 - 14.5 HP Engine
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your YARD CRUISER, read this manual carefully
and pay particular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all
power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in
accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!
COPYRIGHT © 1999
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
Y
Z
13
33 - 33" Cutting Deck
38 - 38" Cutting Deck
YARD CRUISER
33
1
B
1 - Series Designation
2 - Series Designation
MANUAL No. 4-6359 (REV. 2, 3/13/00)
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 1 & 2
MODELS
YZ13331BE
YZ13381BE
YZ145332BE
YZ145382BE
E
ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION
B - Briggs Engine
E - Electric Start
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- Page 1 38 - 38” Cutting Deck 2 - Series Designation Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your YARD CRUISER, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly.
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER , McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967). - Page 3 NEVER point discharge at people, passing cars, 14. Have machine serviced by an authorized windows or doors. SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have 9. Slow down before turning. the dealer install any new safety devices. 10. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing 15.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ............... 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........... 6-9 Pre-start Checklist ....................6-7 Starting Engine .......................7 Starting & Stopping Engine, Mower Blades............8 Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ................8 Setting &... -
Page 5: Section 1 - Familiarization
1.2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the essential parts of the SNAPPER YARD CRUISER. It is SNAPPER YARD CRUISER. Its purpose, aside from recommended that all operator’s of this equipment... -
Page 6: Section 2 - Operating Instructions
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and Make the following checks and perform the service engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. required before each start-up. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear 2.1.1. -
Page 7: Starting Engine
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the engine JOYSTICK IS IN running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be NEUTRAL POSITION released. Tilt seat up and move control lever down to release pressure. NOTE: Control lever must be in the “UP”... -
Page 8: Starting & Stopping Engine, Mower Blades
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.3. MOWER BLADE WARNING 1. With engine running, move engine speed control to the Rabbit or “fast” position. Before leaving the Riding Mower, push blade switch in to the “OFF” position to STOP blade, move 2. -
Page 9: Adjusting Cutting Height
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3.5. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING This machine has seven different cutting height Never park the YARD CRUISER on an incline or positions. IMPORTANT: When positioning the cutting embankment. 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 the same time. -
Page 10: Section 3 - Maintenance Instructions
SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. Close vent on fuel filler cap. See Figure 2.3, Page 6. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, 2. -
Page 11: Checking Mower Drive Belt
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 3.3 AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 1. Footrest Removal 3.3.1. ENGINE a. Squeeze the deck lift handle and the release 1. Engine Cooling System lever and lift the deck lift handle until it locks in the The engine cooling system consists of an engine top notch which is the high cut/transport position. -
Page 12: Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS (Continued) 2. Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft 5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication The front frame cover will not have to be removed to a. Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots of lubricate the pivot shaft. The access hole is at the rear general purpose grease from grease gun. -
Page 13: Annually (End Of Each Season)
If there is any problem: leakage, malfunction or etc. return the Yard Cruiser immediately to the nearest authorized Snapper dealer for service. 3.4.6. Fuel Filter Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to “OFF”... -
Page 14: Section 4 - Adjustments And Repair
See Section adjustment must be made. It is recommended that these on Belt Replacement. Belt routing shown on this adjustments be made by an authorized SNAPPER page. See Figure 4.2. dealer. But, adjust joystick cables as follows after... -
Page 15: Mower Drive Belt Replacement
Route belt between belt guide and idler pulley. stop the blade(s) rotation in 5 seconds, contact an 4. Route belt onto spindle pulley. Make sure belt is authorized SNAPPER dealer to repair or replace. inside spindle pulley belt guide. 5. Reinstall idler pulley spring. See Figure 4.4. -
Page 16: Mower Blade Adjustment
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING JACKSCREWS 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). 4.3.6. ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE The straightness of the mower blade(s) is essential for smooth, even mowing. -
Page 17: Mower Blade Adjustment (Levelness)
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 6. Loosen the shoulder bolt that retains the WARNING eccentric. Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP 7. Turn eccentric “UP” or “DOWN” as required the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug until blade tips are within 1/8”... -
Page 18: Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)
It is set to maintain the deck in the same DECK OR DOWN TO LOWER DECK attitude through all heights of cut. If the timing rod requires adjustment, contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer for service. See Figure 4.13. ADJUSTING DO NOT ADJUST... -
Page 19: Wheel Brake Adjustment
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.4.2. BLADE SHARPENING WARNING 1. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP valve (If equipped) to the “CLOSED” the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug position. -
Page 20: Battery Removal
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. -
Page 21: Battery Testing
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR IMPORTANT: 3/16” above cell plates is the recommended 4.5.5. BATTERY TESTING level. However do not try to measure this dimension. Never There are two types of battery tests: Unloaded and place anything in battery other than specified electrolyte. Loaded. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 5. Blade engagement switch in the “ON” position. 5. Move blade engagement switch to “OFF”. 6. Park brake not engaged. - Page 23 2. Roll release lever is in “ROLL” position. 2. Move roll release lever to the engaged position. 3. Low transmission hydraulic oil level. 3. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 4. Parking Brake engaged. 4. Move parking brake to disengaged position.. 5. Traction drive belt requires replacement 5.
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Page 24: Service Schedule
38” Cutter Deck Belt (Electric Clutch to Cutting Deck) 2-9308 Wheel Drive Belt (Engine to Hydro Transaxle) 4-1823 Mower Drive Belt (Engine to Electric Clutch) 2-9117 Parts Manual for Yard Cruiser Series 1 & 2 06118 Models: YZ13331BE, YZ13381BE, YZ145332BE, YZ145382BE... -
Page 25: 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 McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both. -
Page 26: Primary Maintenance
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- Page 32 SERIES 1 & 2 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State WARNING: of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. COPYRIGHT © 1999 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (REV. 2, 3/13/00) MANUAL No. 4-6359...