Snapper YARD CRUISER YZ15384BVE

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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 Engine .................................................................................................... 7
Starting & Stopping Engine, Mower Blades...................................................... 8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 8
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake.................................................................... 8
Cutting Height Adjustment ................................................................................. 9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 10-14
Service - After First 5 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 ...................................................................... 11-12
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication............................................................... 12
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication .............................................................. 13
Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication.............................................................. 13
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft - Lubrication.............................................. 13
Parking Brake Pivot Bushings - Lubrication ............................................... 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
Neutral Position Adjustments........................................................................... 15
Engine Adjustments & Repair .......................................................................... 15
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ........................................................ 15
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment........................................................................... 16
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement................................................16-17
Blade Brake Adjustment.................................................................................... 17
Adjusting Mower Blade ................................................................................ 17-18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Side to Side......................................... 19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Front to Rear....................................... 20
Mower Deck Timing Rod................................................................................... 20
Wheel Brake Adjustment................................................................................... 21
Mower Blade Replacement ..........................................................................21-22
Blade Wear Limits........................................................................................... 21
Blade Sharpening ........................................................................................... 21
Blade Replacement............................................................................................ 22
Battery Removal................................................................................................. 22
Battery Installation............................................................................................. 22
Battery Service & Charging .............................................................................. 22
Battery Storage .................................................................................................. 22
Battery Testing................................................................................................... 23
New Battery Preparation ................................................................................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 24-25
SERVICE SCHEDULE...................................................................................................... 26
Maintenance/Replacement Parts...................................................................... 26
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 27
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE......................................................................................... 28-31
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................ 32