Snapper 5900700 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Operator Safety	2
Safety Rules and Information	2
Safety Decals	8
Safety Interlock System	9
Features & Controls	10
Identification Numbers	10
Control Functions	11
Operation	13
General	13
Checks Before Starting	13
Checking Tire Pressures	14
Pushing the Unit by Hand	14
Cutting Height Adjustment	15
Starting the Engine	17
Stopping the Mower	17
Driving the Mower	18
Mowing	20
Mowing Recommendations	20
Mowing Methods	21
Attaching a Trailer	22
Regular Maintenance	23
Maintenance Schedule	23
Checking/Adding Fuel	24
Fuel Filter	24
Oil & Filter Change	24
Lubrication	25
Check / Fill Transmission Oil	26
Transmission Oil Filter Change	26
Servicing the Mower Blades	27
Neutral Adjustment	29
Speed Balancing Adjustment	29
Parking Brake Adjustment	30
Deck Leveling Adjustment	31
Mower Belt Replacement	32
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement	34
Reverse Speed Control Levers Adjustment	35
Storage	36
Starting After Long Term Storage	36
Troubleshooting	37
Troubleshooting the Mower	37
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck	38
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems	39
Specifications	40
Slope Identification Guide	41

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

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Contents Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group DescriptionModel Number Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Read the ManualChildren Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceOperation Do Not Periods of exposureSafe Handling of Gasoline Maintenance and StorageSafety Decals Operator SafetyNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Safety IconsIdentification Numbers Features and ControlsForward Speed Control Lever Reverse Speed Control Levers Features and ControlsIgnition Switch Control FunctionsFeatures & Controls General Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting Pushing the Mower By Hand Check Tire PressuresTo Adjust the Cutting Range Cutting Height AdjustmentTo Adjust the Cutting Height Starting the Engine Impact HazardStopping the Mower Driving The Mower To Move Forward and SET Forward Speed See FigureTo Move Backward See Figure To make a right-hand turn See Figure To make a left-hand turn See FigureTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassMowing Methods How Much Grass to Mulch Proper MulchingMulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Engine Speed & Ground Speed for MulchingMaintenance Schedule Safety Items Before Every SpringHours Fall Check Unit for Loose Hardware Fuel Filter Regular MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Checking / Adding FuelLubricating the Front Casters LubricationGrease OilChange Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter Number Check / Fill Transmission OilTransmission Oil Filter Change Servicing The Mower Blades Inspecting the Mower BladesNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Balancing the Mower Blade Nail Reinstalling the Mower BladesNeutral Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentTo Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel Snapper Pro dealer Parking Brake AdjustmentTo Level the Mower Deck Deck Leveling AdjustmentTo avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over Pulleys Mower Belt Replacement31,1 cm 12- 1/4Use extreme caution when removing this spring Transmission Drive Belt ReplacementReverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment Lock Nut Reverse Speed Control Levers Comfort AdjustmentLong Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the MowerNot drive Troubleshooting the Mower DeckTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Troubleshooting13 HP* Kawasaki SpecificationsSpecifications Engine Power Rating InformationSlope Indentification Guide Page Page Page Snapper PRO Limited Warranty Product Specifications Common Service Parts