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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
SCRAMBLER
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 5
MODELS
YZ16335BVE
YZ16385BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
Y Z 16 33 5 B V E
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HORSE POWER SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH
Y – SCRAMBLER 16 – 16.0 HP Engine 33 - 33” Cutting Deck 5 - 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) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and 2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. STOP machine if anyone enters the area. Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade set. controls and other safety devices frequently for 3. DO NOT leave machine with
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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 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 ENGINE 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 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 3.2.2. 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. 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 remo
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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 ACCESS HOLE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 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. 7. Mower
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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 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUS
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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 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
