Table Of Contents - Snapper YARD CRUISER YZ16424BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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
Rolling Machine w/o Engine Running ................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Propelling Mower .............................................7-8
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ....................................................................8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................................................................8
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake.....................................................................8
Cutting Height Adjustment ..................................................................................9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................10-13
Service - After First Five Hours ........................................................................10
Change Engine Oil ..........................................................................................10
Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................10
Check Mower Drive Belt .................................................................................11
Check Transaxle Drive Belts..........................................................................11
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours .................................................................11
Check Engine..............................................................................................11-12
Check Mower Components ............................................................................12
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication .........................................................12-13
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication ...............................................................13
Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication ..............................................................13
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft .....................................................................13
Parking Brake Pivot Bushings.......................................................................13
Service - Annually...............................................................................................14
Engine ..............................................................................................................14
Air Filter............................................................................................................14
Oil Filter............................................................................................................14
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................14
Transaxle..........................................................................................................14
Fuel Filter .........................................................................................................14
Storage - Out of Season....................................................................................14
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .............................................................15-22
Engine Adjustments & Repair ...........................................................................15
Mower Deck & Components Adjustments .......................................................15
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ...........................................................................15
Mower Drive Belt Replacement.........................................................................15
Belt Removal & Replacement.......................................................................15-16
Blade Brake.........................................................................................................16
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side to Side 48" Deck)..................16-17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 48" Deck) ...............................17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side, 42" & 48" Decks)..............................18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch, 42" Decks) ............................19
Mower Deck Timing Rod - (42" Decks)............................................................19
Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................19
Mower Blade Wear Limits..................................................................................20
Blade Sharpening ...............................................................................................20
Blade Replacement ............................................................................................20
Battery Removal .................................................................................................21
Battery Installation .............................................................................................21
Battery Service & Charging ...............................................................................21
New Battery Preparation...............................................................................21-22
Battery Testing ...................................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................23-24
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................24
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................25
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................26
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................27-30
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM .................................................................................31
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