Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This YARD CRUISER 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 move instantly. Move joystick very carefully and slowly.

1.Always move the joystick to the center position to “STOP” machine. IMPORTANT: To stop machine always return the joystick with hand assistance to the neutral position. Always engage parking brake when leaving operator’s seat.

2.Move the joystick forward to propel the machine forward.

3.Move the joystick rearward to propel the machine backward.

4.Move the joystick to the right to rotate the front of the machine in circular motion to the right, as in turning around to go in a different direction.

5.Move the joystick to the left to rotate the front of the machine in circular motion to the left, as in turning around to go in a different direction.

2.2 STARTING & OPERATION

2.2.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)

When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will not turn over unless the parking brake is engaged and the blade switch is in the “OFF” position!

2.2.2. OPERATION

Be seated on the YARD CRUISER before attempting to start the engine with the key switch.

1.Make certain the blade switch is in the “OFF” position.

2.Make certain the joystick lever is in the neutral (N) position as shown in Figure 2.5.

IMPORTANT: The joystick lever has to be manually moved to propel machine. Always return the joystick with hand assistance to the neutral position to stop machine. The machine will only crank or start if parking brake is engaged and the blade switch is in the “OFF” position.

3.Make certain the parking brake lever is engaged. See Figure 2.6.

4.Move engine speed control to the choke position to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.6.

5.Turn key to the start position until engine starts. See Figure 2.5.

6.After engine starts, move engine speed control

away from the choke position to the (Rabbit) “Fast“ position.

7.Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

JOYSTICK IS IN

NEUTRAL POSITION

RUN

TURN KEY

POSITION

TO START

 

 

POSITION

DECAL VIEWED FROM

OPERATOR’S POSITION

FIGURE 2.5

PARKING

BRAKE

ENGAGED

MOVE ENGINE SPEED/CHOKE

CONTROL TO CHOKE POSITION.

AFTER WARMUP MOVE CONTROL

AWAY FROM CHOKE POSITION

TO (RABBIT) “FAST” POSITION.

CONTROL SHOWN IN

CHOKE POSITION

FIGURE 2.6

WARNING

DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.

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Snapper YZ145332BVE, YZ145382BVE important safety instructions Starting & Operation Engine Electric Start

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