Snapper SCRAMBLER YZ16335BVE, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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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 ........................................................................................... 7-8 

Rolling Machine w/o Engine Running ................................................................7 

 Starting 

Engine .....................................................................................................8 

Starting & Stopping Engine, Mower Blades ......................................................9 

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................................................................9 

Setting & Releasing Parking Brake ....................................................................9 

 Cutting 

Height 

Adjustment................................................................................10 

 Safety 

Interlock System Checks .......................................................................10 

SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 11-15 
 

Service - After First 5 Hours..............................................................................11 

 Change 

Engine Oil ..........................................................................................11 

 Check 

Mower 

Blade ........................................................................................11 

Check Mower Drive Belt .................................................................................12 

Check Transaxle Drive Belts..........................................................................12 

Service - Every 25 Operating Hours .................................................................12 

Check Mower Components...................................................................... 13-14 

Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication ...............................................................13 

Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication...............................................................14 

Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication ..............................................................14 

Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft - Lubrication ..............................................14 

Parking Brake Pivot Bushings - Lubrication................................................14 

 Service 

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Annually..............................................................................................15 

 Engine ..............................................................................................................15 
 Air 

Filter............................................................................................................15 

 Oil 

Filter............................................................................................................15 

 Engine 

Oil.........................................................................................................15 

 Transaxle..........................................................................................................15 
 Fuel 

Filter .........................................................................................................15 

Storage - Out of Season ....................................................................................15 

SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................ 16-24 
 Neutral 

Position 

Adjustments ...........................................................................16 

 Engine 

Adjustments & Repair...........................................................................16 

Mower Deck & Component Adjustments.........................................................16 

Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ...........................................................................17 

Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement ............................................... 17-18 

Blade Brake Adjustment....................................................................................18 

 Adjusting 

Mower Blade................................................................................ 18-19 

Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Side to Side.........................................20 

Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Front to Rear.......................................21 

Mower Deck Timing Rod....................................................................................21 

Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................22 

Mower Blade Replacement.......................................................................... 22-23 

 Blade 

Wear Limits ...........................................................................................22 

 Blade 

Sharpening............................................................................................22 

 Blade 

Replacement ............................................................................................23 

 Battery 

Removal .................................................................................................23 

 Battery 

Installation .............................................................................................23 

 Battery 

Service & Charging ...............................................................................23 

 Battery 

Storage...................................................................................................23 

 Battery 

Testing ...................................................................................................24 

New Battery Preparation....................................................................................24 

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 25-26 
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................27 
 Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................27 
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................28 
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 29-32 
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................33