Snapper 5900697, 5900686, 5900696, 5900665, S150X Series 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 Yard Power Products Group Copyright © 2007 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 Yard 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 Yard Power Products GroupDescription Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Operator SafetySafety Rules and Information Read the ManualMoving Parts Slope OperationThrown Objects Overhead Obstacles Roll BAR USERetaining WALLS, DROP-OFFS, and Water Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasOperation TrainingPreparation Ignition System Gasoline Models Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsEmissions Periods of exposureSafe Handling of Gasoline Service and MaintenanceMaintenance and Storage Roll BAR Instructions Operational WarningsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provideSafety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks North American Safety IconsFeatures and Controls Identification NumbersIgnition Switch Features and ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever Control FunctionsFeatures & Controls Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation Seat Adjustment Check Tire PressuresTo adjust pedal position Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Keep roll bar in the raised position and use the seat belt Lower the roll bar only when necessary and Never remove itRaise and Lower the Roll Bar To Lower the Roll BarPushing the Rider By Hand Starting the EngineStopping the Rider Forward Reverse Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing TurnsHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Attaching a TrailerProper Mulching Engine Speed & Ground Speed for MulchingSafety Items Before Every Spring Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Hours Fall Check Rider / Mower for loose hardwareFuel Filter Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Change Oil & FilterOil LubricationGrease Lubricating the Front CastersChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Never weld or straighten bent mower blades Servicing The Mower BladesInspecting the Mower Blades Reinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade NailGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Deck Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Leveling AdjustmentMower Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over PulleysHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Use extreme caution when removing this springBattery Maintenance Charging a Completely Discharged Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryThis HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Starter Switch Jumper Cable StartingVehicle Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine Block Make Certain Vehicles do not TouchTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysProblem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsEngine SpecificationsDimensions ChassisFerris Limited Warranty Tractor Mower Deck