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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
YARD CRUISER
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 4
MODELS
EYZ15334BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E Y Z 15 33 4 B V E
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HORSE POWER SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH
E – European Model 15 - 15 HP Engine 33 - 33” Cutting Deck 4 - Series Designation B - Briggs Engine E - Electric Start
Y – Yard Cruiser V – Over Head Valve
Z – Zero Turnin
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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 Decals / Symbols.................................................................................................. 6 SECTION 2 - O
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION OPERATOR’S SEAT FUEL TANK PARKING BRAKE BRAKE RELEASE BUTTON ENGINE SPEED KEY CONTROL SWITCH BLADE SWITCH JOYSTICK CONTROL HANDLE FRAME COVER DECK LIFT HANDLE DECK DISCHARGE 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
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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 FUEL CAUTION 2-9113 (ENGLISH) 2-9114 (DUTCH)
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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 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE To retain the quality of the YARD CRUISER, use 1. Make sure fuel cap is on tight and vent is closed. genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a Turn fuel shut off valve (If equipped) to the local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. “CLOSED” position. Start engine and allow it to run For the correct part or information for a particular mower, until engine runs out of fuel. See Figure 2.3. always ment
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 2. Checking Mower Belt Tension WARNING The idler and spring provide proper belt tension DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, and require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove before 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 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 ACCESS DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, HOLE service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove LUBRICATE key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and PIVOT secure away from plug. Engine and components are SHAFTS 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. 3.3.2.
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING NEW FUEL FILTER DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, PART NO. 1-4359 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. 3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY HO
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING OUTSIDE RIGHT SIDE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, BRACKET HYDRO PUMP service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. SHOWN Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. LOOSEN Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before NUTS working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to
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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; all
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 1. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut off WARNING valve (If equipped) to the “CLOSED” position. Start DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. fuel. Close vent on fuel filler cap. Refer Figure 2.3. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. 2. Remove key from ignition switch. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure
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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.
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR NEW BLADE 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. WEAR LIMIT Avoid serious burns; allow all parts to cool before (NOTCH STARTS) working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. DANGEROUS COND
