Snapper 5900665, 5900686, 5900696, 5900697, S150X Series manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Operator Safety	2
Safety Rules and Information	2
Safety Decals	11
Safety Interlock System	12
Features & Controls	13
Identification Numbers	13
Control Functions	14
Operation	16
General	16
Checks Before Starting	16
Checking Tire Pressures	17
Seat Adjustment	17
Mowing Height Adjustment	18
Foot Pedal Adjustment	18
Raise and Lower the Roll Bar	19
Starting the Engine	20
Stopping the Rider	20
Pushing the Rider by Hand	20
Zero Turn Driving Practice	21
Mowing	23
Mowing Reccomendations	23
Mowing Methods	24
Attaching a Trailer	25
Regular Maintenance	26
Maintenance Schedule	26
Checking/Adding Fuel	27
Fuel Filter	27
Oil & Filter Change	27
Lubrication	28
Check Hydraulic Oil Level	29
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change	29
Servicing the Mower Blades	30
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	32
Speed Balancing Adjustment	32
Neutral Adjustment	33
Parking Brake Adjustment	33
Return to Neutral Adjustment	34
Deck Rod Timing Adjustment	35
Deck Leveling Adjustment	35
Mower Belt Replacement	36
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement	37
Battery Maintenance	38
Battery Service	39
Storage	41
Starting After Long Term Storage	41
Troubleshooting	42
Troubleshooting the Rider	42
Troubleshooting the Mower	43
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems	44
Specifications	45

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

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Contents Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group DescriptionModel Number Date Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Operator SafetySafety Rules and Information Operating SafetySlope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Roll BAR USE Retaining WALLS, DROP-OFFS, and WaterOverhead Obstacles Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceTraining PreparationOperation Periods of exposure Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsEmissions Ignition System Gasoline ModelsService and Maintenance Maintenance and StorageSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll BAR InstructionsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide Safety DecalsNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Safety IconsIdentification Numbers Features and ControlsControl Functions Features and ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchFeatures & Controls General Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting Check Tire Pressures Seat AdjustmentMowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position To Lower the Roll Bar Lower the roll bar only when necessary and Never remove itRaise and Lower the Roll Bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use the seat beltStarting the Engine Stopping the RiderPushing the Rider By Hand Zero Turn Driving Practice Forward Travel PracticeForward Reverse Travel Executing Turns Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassMowing Methods Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching Attaching a TrailerProper Mulching Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing ConditionsHours Fall Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Safety Items Before Every SpringChange Oil & Filter Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterLubricating the Front Casters LubricationGrease OilCheck Hydraulic Oil Level Change Hydraulic Oil FilterChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Servicing The Mower Blades Inspecting the Mower BladesNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Balancing the Mower Blade Nail Reinstalling the Mower BladesSpeed Balancing Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Deck Rod Timing AdjustmentTo avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over Pulleys Mower Belt ReplacementUse extreme caution when removing this spring Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementBattery Maintenance Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch Starter Switch Jumper Cable StartingVehicle Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine Block This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground VehiclesLong Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the RiderProblem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems TroubleshootingChassis SpecificationsDimensions EngineFerris Limited Warranty Mower Deck Tractor