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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
YARD CRUISER
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 3
MODELS
HZS15423KVE
HZS18483BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
H Z S 15 42 3 K V E
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE TYPE
MODEL BODY TYPE ENGINE MODEL
ENGINE HORSE POWER SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH
H – Yard Cruiser 15 – 15 HP Engine 42 - 42” Cutting Deck 3 - Series Designation B - Briggs Engine V – Over Head Valve
Z – Zero Turning Radius 18 – 18
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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 BLADE ENGINE KEY JOYSTICK SWITCH SPEED SWITCH CONTROL CONTROL HANDLE CHOKE CONTROL FUEL OPERATOR’S TANK SEAT PARKING BRAKE LEFT CONSOLE VIEW RIGHT CONSOLE VIEW BRAKE RELEASE BUTTON 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
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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 NEUTRAL POSITION hydrostatic drive. The forward, rearward and steering movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever. RUN Joystick operations should be performed only from the TURN KEY TO POSITION operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of the START joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move POSITION joystick very carefully and slowly. 1. Always move
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. MOWER BLADE WARNING 1. With engine running, move engine speed control to the Rabbit or “fast” position. DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. 2. Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position to STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage parking brake. engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.7. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes. DISENGAGE PARKING 2.3.2. WHEEL DRIVE BRAKE 1. Stop motion of riding mower by moving joystick to
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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. CHECK MOWER BLADE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 1. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut off To retain the quality of the YARD CRUISER, use valve to the “CLOSED” position. Start engine and allow genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a it to run until engine runs out of fuel. Close vent on fuel local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. filler cap. See Figure 2.3. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, 2. Engage p
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 3.3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 1. Footrest Removal 3.3.1. ENGINE a. Pull deck lift handle to highest cutting 1. Engine Cooling System position. See Figure 3.3. The engine cooling system consists of an engine b. Remove the knobs that secure the corners of shroud and engine fins. These should be kept clean the footrest. and free of debris as needed or cleaned. c. Remove footrest. 2. Engine Oil Change engine oil. See Sect
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS (Continued) 2. Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft 5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication The front frame cover will not have to be removed to a. Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots of lubricate the pivot shaft. The access hole is at the rear general purpose grease from grease gun. See of the front structure underneath frame cover. Figure 3.4. a. The pivot shaft grease fitting can be accessed through a hole at the rear of the front structu
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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 33” 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 ELECTRIC CLUTCH SPINDLE IDLER away from spark plug. Engine and components can PULLEY PULLEY PULLEY be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. SPINDLE PULLEY SPINDLE PULLEY 4.1 ENGINE ADJ
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2.5. BLADE BRAKE WARNING The blade switch engages the electric clutch when pulled out to the “ON” position. When the blade DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or switch is in the “ON” position the cutting blade(s) service with the engine or blade running. STOP are engaged. The blade switch disengages the blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove electric clutch when the blade switch is pushed in to spark plug wire from spark plug an
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4. Remove the hair pin from pivot rod on one side WARNING of deck at a time. 5. Rotate each pivot rod up or down the same DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or number of turns to achieve the proper levelness. service with the engine or blade running. STOP 6. Reinstall both hair pins into pivot rods. See blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove Figure 4.5. spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engi
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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 WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove 33” DECK 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 extre
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. service with the engine or blade running. STOP Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye away from spark plug. Engin
