Snapper 5900697, 5900686, 5900696, 5900665, S150X Series manual Fuel and Maintenance, Enclosed Areas

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Operator Safety

FUEL AND MAINTENANCE

Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing.

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel.

Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins.

Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel.

Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, and excess oil. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically testing the safety system.

Safety

ENCLOSED AREAS

Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death.

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Contents Description Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupModel Number Date Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Operator Safety Safety Rules and Information Operating SafetyThrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining WALLS, DROP-OFFS, and Water Roll BAR USEOverhead Obstacles Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenancePreparation TrainingOperation Periods of exposure Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsEmissions Ignition System Gasoline ModelsMaintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe 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 Operation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Check Tire Pressures Seat AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height 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 beltStopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider By Hand Forward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving 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 OilChange 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 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 the Rider Troubleshooting ChartProblem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems TroubleshootingChassis SpecificationsDimensions EngineFerris Limited Warranty Mower Deck Tractor