Snapper 5900665 manual Regular Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule, Safety Items Before Every Spring

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Operation

Regular Maintenance

Regular Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter.

Safety Items

Before

Every 5

Every 25

Every 100

Every 250

Spring &

 

Each Use

Hours

Hours

Hours

Hours

Fall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Safety Interlock System

 

 

 

 

Check Rider Brakes

 

 

 

 

Check Mower Blade Stopping Time

 

 

 

 

Rider Maintenance

Before

Every 5

Every 25

Every 100

Every 250

Spring &

 

Each Use

Hours

Hours

Hours

Hours

Fall

Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware

 

 

 

 

Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate Rider & Mower **

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Battery & Cables

 

 

 

 

 

Check Tire Pressure

 

 

 

 

 

Check Hydraulic Oil

 

 

 

 

Change Hydraulic Oil Filter **

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Maintenance

Before

Every 5

Every 25

Every 100

Every 250

Spring &

 

Each Use

Hours

Hours

Hours

Hours

Fall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake **

 

 

 

 

 

Service Air Filter *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Oil & Filter *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Replace Spark Plugs *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Replace Fuel Filter *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period. ** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.

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Contents Description Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupModel Number Date Purchased Table of Contents Operator Safety Safety Rules and InformationOperating Safety Read the ManualThrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining WALLS, DROP-OFFS, and Water Roll BAR USEOverhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasPreparation TrainingOperation Towed Equipment RIDE-ON Units EmissionsIgnition System Gasoline Models Periods of exposureMaintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll BAR Instructions Operational WarningsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provideSafety Interlock System Operational Safety ChecksSafety Icons North American Safety IconsFeatures and Controls Identification NumbersFeatures and Controls Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Control FunctionsFeatures & Controls Operation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Seat Adjustment Check Tire PressuresFoot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Lower the roll bar only when necessary and Never remove it Raise and Lower the Roll BarKeep roll bar in the raised position and use the seat belt To Lower the Roll BarStopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider By Hand Forward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Reverse Travel Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing TurnsMowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Attaching a Trailer Proper MulchingMulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Engine Speed & Ground Speed for MulchingRegular Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleSafety Items Before Every Spring Hours Fall Check Rider / Mower for loose hardwareEngine Maintenance Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Change Oil & FilterLubrication GreaseOil Lubricating the Front CastersChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Inspecting the Mower Blades Servicing The Mower BladesNever weld or straighten bent 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 Battery Service Checking Battery VoltageCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryStarter Switch Jumper Cable Starting Vehicle Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine BlockThis HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Make Certain Vehicles do not TouchStorage Starting After Long Term StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting ChartProblem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsSpecifications DimensionsEngine ChassisFerris Limited Warranty Tractor Mower Deck