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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
YARD CRUISER
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 2
MODELS
YZ145332BVE
YZ145382BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
Y Z 145 33 2 B V E
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HORSE POWER SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH
Y – Yard Cruiser 145 - 14.5 HP Engine 33 - 33” Cutting Deck 2 - Series Designation B - Briggs Engine E - Electric Start
Z – Zero Turning Radius 38 - 38” Cutting Deck V – Over Head V
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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 Column) (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and loads to those you can safely control and attach STOP machine if anyone enters the area. loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade attachment instructions. 15. DO NOT operate engine in encl
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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 ENGINE SPEED JOYSTICK CONTROL CONTROL HANDLE KEY SWITCH BLADE SWITCH OPERATOR’S SEAT BRAKE RELEASE BUTTON FUEL TANK LEFT CONSOLE VIEW RIGHT CONSOLE VIEW PARKING BRAKE DECK DISCHARGE FRAME COVER DECK LIFT HANDLE FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the essential parts of the SNAPPER YARD CRUISER. It is SNAPPER YARD CRUISER.
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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 YARD CRUISER rear tires. outside where
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This YARD CRUISER is equipped with JOYSTICK IS IN hydrostatic drive. The forward, rearward and steering NEUTRAL POSITION movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick operations should be performed only RUN from the operator’s position in the seat. A small TURN KEY POSITION movement of the joystick can cause the machine to TO START POSITION move instantly. Move joystick very carefully and slowly. 1. Always mov
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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 TURN KEY TO and hazards before and while backing. “OFF” OR STOP POSITION 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. DISENGAGE PARKING BRAKE P
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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 lower ha
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 1. Make sure fuel cap is on tight and vent is closed. To retain the quality of the YARD CRUISER, use Turn fuel shut off valve (If equipped) to the “CLOSED” genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a position. Start engine and allow it to run until engine local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. runs out of fuel. See Figure 2.3. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, 2. Apply
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 2. Checking Mower Belt Tension WARNING The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, severed service or repairs with the engine running. Stop or belt strands exposed, replace belt before engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove operating mower. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are 3.2.4. CHECK TR
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.3. YARD CRUISER - LUBRICATION WARNING 1. Front Wheel Bearings DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of service or repairs with the engine running. Stop general purpose grease from grease gun. See engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove Figure 3.5. 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 be
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4.4. Engine Oil WARNING Refer to engine owner’s manual for service DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, instructions. service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove 3.4.5. Transaxle key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and IMPORTANT: DO NOT try to open reservoir cap at secure away from plug. Engine and components are any time. The transaxle is maintenance free. The HOT. Avoid serious burns,
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop 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. LOWER VIEW FRONT OF MOWER 4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJU
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.2. MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT WARNING Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if signs of DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, excessive wear and/or damage are present. service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove 4.3.3. BELT REMOVAL key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and 1. Remove foot rest. Refer to Section “FOOT secure away from plug. Engine and components are REST REMOV
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.5. BLADE BRAKE WARNING The blade switch engages the electric clutch when DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, pulled out to the “ON” position. When the blade switch service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. is in the “ON” position the cutting blade(s) are Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. engaged. The blade switch disengages the electric Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure clutch when the blade switch
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING JACKSCREWS DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop 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. JAM NUTS 4.3.6. ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 6. Loosen the shoulder bolt that retains the WARNING eccentric. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 7. Turn eccentric “UP” or “DOWN” as required service or repairs with the engine running. Stop until blade tips are within 1/8” of the same engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove distance from the floor. See Figure 4.10. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and 8. Tighten shoulder bolt loosened in Step “f”. secure away from p
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR If the rear blade tip is lower or is more than 1/4” WARNING higher than the front, proceed with adjustment. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. 1. Remove rear hanger chains. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. 2. Turn each hanger pivot the same number of Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure rotations on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the away from plug. Engine
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.4.2. BLADE SHARPENING WARNING 1. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut off DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, valve (If equipped) to the “CLOSED” position. Start service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove fuel. Close vent on fuel filler cap. See Figure 2.3. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and 2. Remove key from ignit
