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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
YARD CRUISER
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 4
MODELS
YZ16424BVE
YZ20484BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
Y Z 16 42 4 B V E
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HORSE POWER ENGINE MODEL
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
Y – Yard Cruiser 16 – 16 HP Engine 42 - 42” Cutting Deck 4 - Series Designation B - Briggs Engine V – Over Head Valve
Z – Zero Turning Radius 20 – 20 HP Engine 48 - 48”
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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) (Continued From Previous Column) 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. to those you can safely control and attach loads to Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment STOP machine if anyone enters the area. instructions. 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other safety devi
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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 .......
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION PARKING BRAKE OPERATOR’S BRAKE RELEASE SEAT BUTTON CHOKE FUEL CONTROL TANK ENGINE SPEED JOYSTICK CONTROL CONTROL HANDLE BLADE SWITCH KEY SWITCH DECK LIFT HANDLE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR 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 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This m
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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. at all times. 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed 2.1.6. Add fuel to tank of the YARD CRUISER to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front and 12 P.S.I. in outside where fumes c
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This YARD CRUISER is equipped with JOYSTICK IS IN hydrostatic drive. The forward, rearward and NEUTRAL POSITION steering movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick operations should be RUN performed only from the operator’s position in the TURN KEY POSITION seat. A small movement of the joystick can cause the TO START POSITION machine to move instantly. Move joystick very carefully and slowly. 1. Always move
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. MOWER BLADE 2.3 STOPPING 1. With engine running, move engine speed control 2.3.1. ENGINE to the Rabbit or “Fast” position. 1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. 2. Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position to See Figure 2.8. engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.7. DISENGAGE PARKING PULL BLADE TURN KEY TO SWITCH OUT TO BRAKE “OFF” OR STOP THE “ON” POSITION POSITION DE
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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. Use the release lever when moving deck cutting height to a lower cutting position. 1. Grasp both handles together to disengage latch. 2. Raise or lo
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. SERVICE ENGINE AIR CLEANER 3.1 INTRODUCTION The engine is equipped with a dual element air To retain the quality of the YARD CRUISER, use cleaner. Both the foam pre-cleaner and cartridge genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a require service. Refer to Engine Owner's Manual for local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. recommended service procedures. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention th
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.4. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT a. 20 Hp Engines: Change air filter. Remove bolts 1. Footrest Removal that secure air cleaner cover. See Figure 3.4. a. Pull deck lift handle to highest cutting IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are position. See Figure 3.3. viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which will b. Remove the knobs that secure the corners of appear clean. Remove filter and pre-cleaner for the footrest. inspection. c. Remove footrest.
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS c. Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs located at 3.3.1. ENGINE the bottom of the cover into corresponding slots in 5. Air Filter engine cover. Position cover and engage latch over c. Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs located on cover and rotate and push down to lock. the engine cover into corresponding slots in air 3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS cleaner cover. IMPORTANT: The yellow tabs must 1. Mower Drive Belt be
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE ACCESS HOLE FRONT STRUCTURE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP LUBRICATE PIVOT blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove SHAFTS spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. 5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication b. 42” Deck spindle assemblies ar
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY 3.5 STORAGE (OUT OF SEASON) Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance If desired, the YARD CRUISER can be stored on the schedule. rear bumper. Perform the following procedures to insure 3.4.1. Engine the YARD CRUISER will operate properly when taken Service engine according to engine owner’s manual. out of storage. 3.5.1. Thoroughly clean the YARD CRUISER by 3.4.2. Air Filter removing all grass clippings and debris. R
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR SPINDLE PULLEY WARNING SPINDLE PULLEY DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can IDLER PULLEY be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine STATIONARY PULLEY and components sufficient time to cool. 4.1 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 42” DECKS ELECTRI
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR The blade switch engages the electric clutch when WARNING pulled out to the “ON” position. When the blade switch is in the “ON” position the cutting blade(s) DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or are engaged. The blade switch disengages the service with the engine or blade running. STOP electric clutch when the blade switch is pushed in to blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove the “OFF” position. When the blade switch is in the s
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 1. Place YARD CRUISER on a smooth level WARNING surface. 2. Remove floor pan. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or 3. Rotate outside blades so tips are pointed to the service with the engine or blade running. STOP front and rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove blade tips to floor. The distance should be the spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire same, or the rear 1/4” higher tha
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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. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove distance from the floor. See Figure 4.7. spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire h. Tighten shoulder bolt loosened in Step “f”. away from spark pl
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR ADJUSTING WARNING NUT DO NOT ADJUST DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine TIMING and components sufficient time to cool. ROD 4.2.9. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) (Continued From Previous Page)
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 48” DECK WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extr
