Snapper HZS14331BVE, HZS14381BVE, HZS15421KVE, HZS15422KVE, HZS18482BVE Operating Instructions

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1PRE-START CHECK LIST

Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up.

2.1.1.Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 psi in front and 12 psi in rear tires.

2.1.2.Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

2.1.3.Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK

SAFE LEVEL

AREA

2.1.5.Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.

2.1.6.Add fuel to tank of the YARD CRUISER outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure fuel filler cap is tight and vent is open after refueling. Turn fuel shut off valve to the “OPEN” position. See Figure 2.3. Refer to engine owner’s manual for fuel specifications.

FUEL SHUT

OFF VALVE

LOCATED AT

THE BOTTOM FUEL CAP VENT OPEN

LEFT SIDE

OF FUEL

TANK

OFF

ON

FUEL CAP VENT CLOSED

FIGURE 2.1

2.1.4.Check Blade switch to insure it works freely. Switch is pulled “OUT” into the “ON” position for blade engagement or pushed back “IN” into the “OFF” position for blade disengagement. See Figure 2.2. IMPORTANT: Disengagement stops the blades rotation.

FUEL CAP

FIGURE 2.3

IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be released. Tilt seat up and move control lever down to release pressure. NOTE: Control lever must be in the “UP” position to drive machine. See Figure 2.4.

PULL “OUT” TO ENGAGE		MOVE CONTROL
	BLADE SWITCH	LEVER UP TO
PUSH “IN” TO DISENGAGE		DRIVE MACHINE

CONTROL

LEVER

BATTERY

MOVE CONTROL LEVER

DOWN TO ROLL MACHINE

FIGURE 2.2

FIGURE 2.4

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