Table Of Contents - Snapper YARD CRUISER HYDRO DRIVE 2 Series 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 Mower Components ............................................................................11
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication ..............................................................12
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication ...............................................................12
Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication ..............................................................12
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft .....................................................................12
Parking Brake Pivot Bushings.......................................................................12
Service - Annually...............................................................................................13
Engine ..............................................................................................................13
Air Filter............................................................................................................13
Oil Filter............................................................................................................13
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................13
Transaxle..........................................................................................................13
Fuel Filter .........................................................................................................13
Storage - Out of Season....................................................................................13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .............................................................14-21
Engine Adjustments & Repair ...........................................................................14
Mower Deck & Components Adjustments .......................................................14
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ...........................................................................14
Mower Drive Belt Replacement.........................................................................14
Belt Removal & Replacement.......................................................................14-15
Blade Brake.........................................................................................................15
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side to Side 48" Deck)..................15-16
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 48" Deck) ...............................16
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side, 42" & 48" Decks)..............................17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch, 42" Decks) ............................18
Mower Deck Timing Rod - (42" Decks)............................................................18
Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................18
Mower Blade Wear Limits..................................................................................19
Blade Sharpening ...............................................................................................19
Blade Replacement ............................................................................................19
Battery Removal .................................................................................................20
Battery Installation .............................................................................................20
Battery Service & Charging ...............................................................................20
New Battery Preparation...............................................................................20-21
Battery Testing ...................................................................................................21
MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles)
BEARING REPLACEMENT.................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................23-24
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................24
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................25
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................26
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................27-30
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