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Snapper YARD CRUISER HYDRO DRIVE 2 Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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MODEL DESIGNATION
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
MODEL BODY TYPE
ENGINE HORSE POWER
H – Yard Cruiser
15 – 15 HP Engine
Z – Zero Turning Radius
18 – 18 HP Engine
S – Steel Body Panels
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
H
Z
S
42 - 42" Cutting Deck
48 - 48" Cutting Deck
YARD CRUISER
15
42
2
2 - Series Designation
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 2
MODELS
HZS15422KVE
HZS18482BVE
K
V
E
SERIES DESIGNATION
B - Briggs Engine
K - Kohler Engine
MANUAL No. 5-8720 (I.R. 8/24/99)
ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE MODEL
CUTTING WIDTH
V – Over Head Valve
E - Electric Start

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  • Page 1 E - Electric Start S – Steel Body Panels 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.

  • 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 Inspect machine repair SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have damage before resuming operation. the dealer install any new safety devices. 12. Operate machine only in daylight or with good 15. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts artificial light.

  • 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 Rolling Machine w/o Engine Running ..............6 Starting & Stopping Engine, Propelling Mower ..........7-8 Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ..............8 Starting &...

  • 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 operators of this equipment...

  • Page 6: Section 2 - Operating Instructions

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Make the following checks and perform the service Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear required before each start-up.

  • Page 7: Starting & Stopping Engine, Propelling Mower

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This YARD CRUISER is equipped with JOYSTICK IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION 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 TURN KEY TO POSITION operator’s position in the seat.

  • Page 8: Starting & Stopping Mower Blades

    Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been repaired and ENGINE SPEED functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer CONTROL IN THE “FAST” POSITION for assistance.

  • Page 9: Cutting Height Adjustment

    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 the same time.

  • Page 10: Section 3 - Maintenance Instructions

    SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a it to run until engine runs out of fuel. Close vent on fuel local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. filler cap. See Figure 2.3. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, 2.

  • Page 11: Check Mower Drive Belt

    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 3.3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 1. Footrest Removal 3.3.1. ENGINE a. Pull deck lift handle to highest cutting 1. Engine Cooling System position. See Figure 3.3. The engine cooling system consists of an engine b.

  • 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: Service - Annually

    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

    ELECTRIC CLUTCH 42” DECKS PULLEY an authorized SNAPPER dealer. 4.2.1. MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT SPINDLE The 42” and 48”mower deck drive belts do not STATIONARY PULLEY require any adjustment.

  • Page 15: Blade Brake

    5 seconds or less. If the electric clutch fails to stop the blade(s) rotation in 5 seconds, contact 4.2.4. BELT REPLACEMENT an authorized SNAPPER dealer to repair or replace. (Continued From Previous Page) 4. Route belt onto spindle pulley. Make sure belt is WARNING inside spindle pulley belt guide.

  • Page 16: Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side To Side 48" Deck)

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4. Remove the hair pin from pivot rod on one side WARNING of deck at a time. 5. Rotate each pivot rod up or down the same DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or number of rotations to achieve the proper service with the engine or blade running.

  • Page 17: Mower Deck Adjustment (Side To Side, 42" & 48" Decks)

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR f. Loosen the shoulder bolt that retains the WARNING eccentric. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or g. Turn eccentric “UP” or “DOWN” as required service with the engine or blade running. STOP until blade tips are within 1/8” of the same blade.

  • Page 18: Mower Deck Adjustment (Front To Rear Pitch, 42" Decks)

    The mower deck timing rod is preadjusted at the factory. It is set to maintain the deck in the same attitude through all heights of cut. If the timing rod requires adjustment, contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer for service. See Figure 4.10.

  • Page 19: Mower Blade Wear Limits

    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 33” DECK spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.

  • Page 20: Battery Removal

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. service with the engine or blade running. STOP Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when blade.

  • Page 21: Battery Testing

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING WARNING Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. located on battery harness. This prevents metal Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when from touching the positive terminal, which could charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery.

  • Page 22: Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles)

    BEARING REPLACEMENT – 48” DECKS 6. Install new bottom bearing first. In the event that a spindle bearing requires replacement, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable NOTE: The bearing is sealed/shielded on one side Spindles have been designed so that no special only.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Maintenance/Replacement Parts

    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.

  • Page 25: Service Schedule

    SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 Initial Oil Change Page 10 Periodic Oil Change Page 11 Initial Oil Change Engine Manual Oil Filter & Page 10 Periodic Oil Change Engine Manual &...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Primary Maintenance

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  • Page 32 SERIES 2 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 critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.

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