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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
SCRAMBLER
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 5
MODELS
EYZ16335BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E Y Z 16 33 5 B V E
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HORSE POWER SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH
E – European Model 16 - 16 HP Engine 33 - 33” Cutting Deck 5 - Series Designation B - Briggs Engine E - Electric Start
Y – SCRAMBLER V – Over Head Valve
Z – Zero Turning Radius
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) 1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is STOP machine if anyone enters the area. set. 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade 3. DO NOT leave machine with engine running. controls and other safety devices fre
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 1. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel container out of the reach of children in a well ventilated, unoccupied building. 2. Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease to reduce fire hazard and engine
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................ 2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................6 Decals / Symbols ..................................................................................................7 SECTION 2 - OPER
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION OPERATOR’S SEAT JOYSTICK PARKING BRAKE CONTROL CONTROL PANEL: ENGINE SPEED ENGINE CHOKE KEY BLADE SWITCH SWITCH DECK LIFT HANDLE FOOT REST DECK DISCHARGE DEFECTOR IMPORTANT! The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. FIGURE 1.1 1.1 I
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS All operators should locate, read and understand all decals on the machine before attempting any operation of the machine. If any operator has difficulty in understanding certain symbols incorporated in the decals, an authorized SNAPPER dealer should be contacted for explanation. ENGINE SPEED CONTROL 4-6366 READ MANUAL 2-8700 GUARD WARNING 2-9784 EUROPEAN NOISE CONTROL IGNITION SWITCH 7-4135 4-644
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and Make the following checks and perform the service engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. required before each start-up. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed at all times. to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front and 12 P.S.I. in 2.1.6. Add fuel to tank of the SCRAMBLER outside rear tires. where fum
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This SCRAMBLER is equipped with 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 operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to JOYSTICK IS IN move instantly. Move joystick very carefully and slowly. NEUTRAL POSITION START POSITION 1. Always move the joystick to the center
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. 2.2.3. MOWER BLADE 1. With engine running, move engine speed control to the Rabbit or “fast” position. 2. Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position to engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.7. TURN KEY TO STOP POSITION MOVE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL F
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3.5. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.4 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS This machine has seven different cutting height This machine is equipped with an electrical safety positions. IMPORTANT: When positioning the cutting interlock system that is provided for the safety of the operator and others. All safety devices must be in place deck into a higher cutting position, pull up on the deck lift handle only, it is not necessary to pull up on the and functioni
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE To retain the quality of the SCRAMBLER, use genuine 1. Close vent on fuel cap and make sure cap is tight. Close fuel valve in fuel line. Start engine and SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For 2. Apply parking brake. the correct part or information for a particular mower, 3. Turn key to “OFF” position and remove
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.4. CHECK TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELTS WARNING 1. Checking Transaxle Belt Tension DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, The transaxle drive belts require no adjustment. service or repairs with the engine running. Stop If belts are frayed, slit, severed or belt strands engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove exposed, replace belt before operating mower. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are 3
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 4. Mower Deck Levelness WARNING Check mower deck for proper levelness. Adjust as DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, required. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK service or repairs with the engine running. Stop ADJUSTMENT – LEVELNESS”. engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and WARNING secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool Lifting or lowering
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING FRONT STRUCTURE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, ACCESS HOLE service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and LUBRICATE secure away from plug. Engine and components are PIVOT HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool SHAFTS before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. 3.3.2
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, NEW FUEL FILTER service or repairs with the engine running. Stop PART NO. 1-4359 engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. 3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY P
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, OUTSIDE RIGHT SIDE HYDRO service or repairs with the engine running. Stop BRACKET PUMP SHOWN engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool LOOSEN before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent NUTS must be closed securely to p
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR BELT REPLACEMENTS WARNING Engine to Hydro Pumps (All Models) Part No. 4-1823 DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, Engine to Electric Clutch (All Models) Part No. 2-9117 service or repairs with the engine running. Stop Electric Clutch to Mower (33” Decks) Part No. 3-5389 engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns; allow
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 1. Close vent on fuel cap and make sure cap is WARNING tight. Close fuel valve in fuel line. Start engine and DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. service or repairs with the engine running. Stop 2. Remove key from ignition switch. engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove 3. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and from spark plug(s). secu
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, UP service or repairs with the engine running. Stop LOOSEN engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove SHOULDER key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and BOLT secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns; allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent DOWN must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. ECCENTRIC 4.3.7.
