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    Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for YARD CRUISER HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 3 MODELS HZS15423KVE HZS18483BVE MODEL NUMBER EXPLA NA TION H Z S 15 42 3 K V E MODEL DESIGNA TION ENGINE OP TIONS DRIVE SYST EM T YPE ENGINE T YPE MODEL BODY T YPE ENGINE MODEL ENGINE HO RSE POWER SERIES DESIGNATION CUTT ING WIDTH H – Yard Cruiser Z – Zero Turnin[...]

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    2 IM PORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable o f amputating han ds and feet and can th row objects t hat can cause in jury and damage! Failure to comply wi th the follo wing SAFETY inst ructions coul d result in serious injury or death to the ope rator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understa [...]

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    3 IM PORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPA RA TION (Continued From Pre vious Page) 7. Keep people and pets out of mow ing a rea. Immediately ST OP bla des, STOP engine, and STOP mach ine if anyone enters the area. 8. Check shields, deflectors, sw itches, blade controls an d other safety devices f requently for proper oper ation and location. 9. Make [...]

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    5 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPO RTA NT SAFETY INST RUCTIONS .........................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENT S ...................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FA MILIARIZA TION .................................................................[...]

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    6 Section 1 - FA MILIA R IZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1. 1 INT RODUCTION This manual has been prepared f or the operator’s of the SNAPPER YARD CRUISER. Its purpose, aside from recom mending standar d operating procedures and routine service r equirements, is to promote SAFET Y through the use of ac cepted oper ating pr actic es . Read, Unders tand and Fol[...]

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    7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-STA RT CHECK LIST Make the following chec ks and perf orm the ser v ic e required bef ore each start-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add or releas e air as needed to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front and 12 P.S.I. in rear tires . 2.1.2. Check guards , deflectors and cover s to make sure all are in plac e [...]

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    8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This YA RD CRUISER is equipped w ith hy drostatic drive. The forw ard, rear w ard and steer ing movement of the machine is controlled by a joy stick lever. Joy stick operations should be performed only from the operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of the joy stick can cause the machine[...]

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    9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. MO WER BLA DE 1. W ith engine running, m ove engine speed c ontrol to the Rabbit or “fas t” position. 2. Pull the blade switch out into the “O N” pos ition to engage the mower blades . See Figure 2.7. FIGURE 2.7 3. Release the parking brak e. See Figure 2.7. WA RNING DO NOT operate blades in reve[...]

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    10 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3.5. CUT TING HEIGHT ADJUS T MENT This mac hine has seven diff erent cutting height positions. IM PORTANT: W hen pos itioning the cutting dec k into a higher cutting pos ition, pull up on the deck lift handle only , it is not neces sary to pull up on the release lever at the s ame tim e. Use the release leve[...]

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    11 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the YARD CRUISER, use genuine SNAPPER replacem ent parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assist ance. For the c or rec t par t or inf ormation f or a partic ular m ower, alway s m ention the model and ser ial number. 3.2 SERV ICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS[...]

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    12 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOW ER DRIV E BELT 1. Footrest Removal a. Pull deck lif t handle to highest cutting po s it io n. See Figure 3.3. b. Rem ove the k nobs that secure the corner s of the footres t. c. Remove f ootrest. FIGURE 3.3 2. Checking Mow er Belt Tension The idler and s pring provide proper belt tension and require no [...]

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    13 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS (Continued) 5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrica tion a. Lubricate spindle bear ings with three shots of general purpose gr ease from grease gun. See Figure 3.4. FIGURE 3.4 IMPO RTA NT : 48” Decks Only 48” Deck spindle assem blies ar e equipped with a grease vent located under neath the deck. T o[...]

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    14 Section 3 – MA INTENA NCE 3.4 SERV ICE - A NNUALLY Perfor m all m aintenance as described in the maintenanc e schedule. 3.4.1. Engine Service engine acc ording to engine owner’s manual. 3.4.2. A ir F ilter Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instru cti on s. 3.4.3. Oil Filt er Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instru cti [...]

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    15 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. ST OP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug w ire from spark plug and secure wi re away from spa rk plug. Engine and c omponents can be extremely hot. A void burns by a llow ing engine an[...]

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    16 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. ST OP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug w ire from spark plug and secure wi re away from spa rk plug. Engine and c omponents can be extremely hot. A void burns by a llow ing engine an[...]

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    17 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. ST OP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug w ire from spark plug and secure wi re away from spa rk plug. Engine and c omponents can be extremely hot. A void burns by a llow ing engine an[...]

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    18 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. ST OP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug w ire from spark plug and secure wi re away from spa rk plug. Engine and c omponents can be extremely hot. A void burns by a llow ing engine an[...]

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    19 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. ST OP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug w ire from spark plug and secure wi re away from spa rk plug. Engine and c omponents can be extremely hot. A void burns by a llow ing engine an[...]

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    20 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. ST OP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug w ire from spark plug and secure wi re away from spa rk plug. Engine and c omponents can be extremely hot. A void burns by a llow ing engine an[...]

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    21 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. ST OP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug w ire from spark plug and secure wi re away from spa rk plug. Engine and c omponents can be extremely hot. A void burns by a llow ing engine an[...]

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    22 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING The electrolyte (acid) p roduces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire aw ay from area w hen charging battery or w hen handling electroly te or battery . Electrolyte ( acid) is a highly corrosive liqu id. Wear eye protectio n. Wash affected areas immed iately aft er having eye or [...]

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    23 Section 4 – A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 4 . 5 M OWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles) BEA RING REPLA CEMENT – 48” DE CKS In the event that a spindle bearing requires replacem ent, the SNAPPER Field Servic eable Spindles have been designed s o that no special tools or pres ses are required. 1. Remove belt. Loosen blade nut and rem ove. [...]

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    24 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBA BLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CT ION Starter Will Not Crank 1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery. Engine 2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. C l ean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition sw itch. 4. Contact authorized SNA PPER dealer. 5. Blade engagement [...]

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    25 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBABLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CTION Rider Will Not Move Or 1. Joystick in the neutral “N” position. 1. Place joystick in desired speed position. Loss Of Traction 2. R ol l re le as e lever is in “ RO LL ” po si ti on . 2. Mov e roll release lever to the engaged position. 3. Low transmission hy draulic oil level. 3[...]

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    26 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFOR MED REF. EA CH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EA CH SEA SON 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 11 X* A ir Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Elem ent Eng[...]

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    27 3 YEA R LIMITED WARRA NTY For thr ee ( 3) years from purc hase date f or the original purc haser's residential, non- com m erc ial use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge ( except f or tax es where applicable) , any part or parts found upon exam ination by the factor y at Mc Donough, Georgia, to be [...]

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    28 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    29 PRIMA R Y MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    30 PRIMA R Y MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    31 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    32 SERVICE NOTES ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ _________________________________[...]

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    33 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for YARD CRUISER HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 3 IMPORTA NT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufac tured. The labels on those engines c ontain very important e missions information a nd critical safety warn ings. Read, Understand, a[...]