Snapper 5900700 manual Date Purchased

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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Snapper Pro product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Snapper Pro brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper Pro product will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual and operated by trained professionals for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment

PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA

Unit Model Number

Unit SERIAL Number

Mower Deck Model Number

Mower Deck SERIAL Number

Dealer Name

Date Purchased

ENGINE REFERENCE DATA

Engine Make

Engine Model

Engine Type/Spec.

Engine Code/Serial Number

See Features and Controls for the location of Identification Numbers

DATE PURCHASED

WARNING

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Copyright © 2008 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved.

The Snapper Pro logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Contact Information:

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group

5375 N. Main St.

Munnsville, NY 13409-4003

(800)933-6175 www.SnapperPro.com

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Contents Model Number Briggs & Stratton Power Products GroupDescription Date Purchased Table of Contents Children Operating SafetyRead the Manual Moving Parts Safety Rules & InformationSlope Operation Thrown Objects Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasOperation Periods of exposure Do NotMaintenance and Storage Safe Handling of GasolineOperator Safety Safety DecalsSafety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks North American Safety IconsFeatures and Controls Identification NumbersControl Functions Features and ControlsIgnition Switch Forward Speed Control Lever Reverse Speed Control LeversFeatures & Controls Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation Check Tire Pressures Pushing the Mower By HandCutting Height Adjustment To Adjust the Cutting RangeTo Adjust the Cutting Height Stopping the Mower Starting the EngineImpact Hazard To Move Backward See Figure Driving The MowerTo Move Forward and SET Forward Speed See Figure To make a left-hand turn See Figure To make a right-hand turn See FigureHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching Proper MulchingMulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions How Much Grass to MulchHours Fall Check Unit for Loose Hardware Maintenance ScheduleSafety Items Before Every Spring Checking / Adding Fuel Regular MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Fuel FilterOil LubricationGrease Lubricating the Front CastersTransmission Oil Filter Change Change Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter NumberCheck / Fill Transmission Oil Never weld or straighten bent mower blades Servicing The Mower BladesInspecting the Mower Blades Reinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade NailTo Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel Neutral AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Snapper Pro dealerDeck Leveling Adjustment To Level the Mower DeckMower Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over Pulleys12- 1/4 31,1 cmTransmission Drive Belt Replacement Use extreme caution when removing this springReverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment Reverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment Lock NutTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysTroubleshooting the Mower TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause RemedyTroubleshooting the Mower Deck Not driveTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsEngine Power Rating Information SpecificationsSpecifications 13 HP* KawasakiSlope Indentification Guide Page Page Page Snapper PRO Limited Warranty Product Specifications Common Service Parts