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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
SCRAMBLER
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 6
MODELS
YZ18336BVE
YZ18386BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
Y Z 18 33 6 B V E
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HORSE POWER * SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH
Y – SCRAMBLER 18 – 18.0 HP Engine 33 - 33” Cutting Deck 6 - Series Designation B - Briggs Engine E - Electric Start
Z – Zero Turning Radius 38 - 38” Cutting Deck V – Over Head Valve
Tha
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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) 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects 1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. that could cause injury if thrown by blade or 2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. interfere with mowing. Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOWING MAINTENANCE 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch (Continued From Previous Column) designed for towing. DO NOT attach towed 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary. equipment except at the hitch point. 16. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for to assure that original standards are maintained. weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. 3. DO NOT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................ 2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 7-10 Pre-start Checklist ..........
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION IMPORTANT! The figures and illustrations in this PARKING JOYSTICK manual are provided for reference only and may BRAKE CONTROL differ from your specific model. Contact your HANDLE Snapper dealer if you have questions. BRAKE RELEASE BUTTON KEY CONTROL PANEL: SWITCH ENGINE SPEED & CHOKE BLADE SWITCH DECK LIFT HANDLE FOOT REST OPERATOR’S SEAT DECK DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
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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 WARNING movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick operations should be performed only DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP from the operator’s position in the seat. A small engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove movement of the joystick can cause the machine to key. DO NOT park machine on slopes. move instan
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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” detent. (NOTE: Moving control past detent will engage choke and engine will stall.) 2. Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position to engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.7. TURN KEY
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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 3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 1. Close vent on fuel cap and make sure cap is To retain the quality of the SCRAMBLER, use genuine tight. SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local 2. Apply parking brake. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For 3. Turn key to “STOP” position and remove key from the correct part or information for a particular mower, ignition switch. always mention the model and serial number. 3.2 SERVICE -
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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 5. Cleaning Mower Deck secure away from plug. Engine and components are a. Close vent on fuel cap and make sure cap is HOT. A
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, FRONT STRUCTURE service or repairs with the engine running. Stop ACCESS HOLE engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are LUBRICATE HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool PIVOT before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent SHAFTS must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. 7.
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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, 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 JOYSTICK ADJUSTMENTS
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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 footrest/floor pan assembly. Refer to secure away from plug. Engine and components are Section
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.5. BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING The SNAPPER SCRAMBLER is equipped with an DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, electric clutch/brake that should stop blade rotation service or repairs with the engine running. Stop in 5 seconds or less after being turned off. If blades engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove continue to rotate longer than 5 seconds, key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and adjustment or replacement is require
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING (Checking The 38” Deck Blades) DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, NOTE: Follow Steps 1 thru 4 for all deck sizes. service or repairs with the engine running. Stop 11. Mark each blade’s tips as “A” and “B”. See engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove Figure 4.7. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and 12. Rotate both blades until blade cutting edges secure away from plug. Engine and components are “A” are at their
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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
