Snapper 5900683, 5900709, 5900734 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
Seat Adjustment	14
Mowing Height Adjustment	15
Foot Pedal Adjustment	15
Starting the Engine	16
Stopping the Rider	16
Pushing the Rider by Hand	16
Zero Turn Driving Practice	17
Mowing	19
Mowing Reccomendations	19
Mowing Methods	20
Attaching a Trailer	21
Regular Maintenance	22
Maintenance Schedule	22
Checking/Adding Fuel	23
Fuel Filter	23
Oil & Filter Change	23
Lubrication	24
Check Transmission Oil Level	25
Transmission Oil Filter Change	25
Servicing the Mower Blades	26
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	28
Speed Balancing Adjustment	28
Neutral Adjustment	28
Parking Brake Adjustment	29
Return to Neutral Adjustment	30
Deck Rod Timing Adjustment	31
Deck Leveling Adjustment	31
Mower Belt Replacement	32
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement	35
Battery Maintenance	36
Battery Service	37
Storage	39
Starting After Long Term Storage	39
Troubleshooting	40
Troubleshooting the Rider	40
Troubleshooting the Mower	41
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems	42
Specifications	43
Slope Identification Guide	44

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

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Contents North Main Street Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupDescription Model NumberDate Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Operator SafetyOperator Safety Operating SafetySlope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Fuel and Maintenance Retaining WALLS, DROP-OFFS, and WaterEnclosed Areas Or warnings which must be followed TrainingPreparation OperationPeriods of exposure Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsEmissions Ignition System Gasoline ModelsService and Maintenance Maintenance and StorageSafe Handling of Gasoline Safety Decals North American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Safety IconsFeatures and Controls Features and ControlsIdentification Numbers Ground Speed Control Levers Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Control FunctionsFeatures & Controls Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation OperationSeat Adjustment Check Tire PressuresTire Pressure Mowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Pushing the Rider By Hand Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it toStarting the Engine Stopping the RiderZero 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 ConditionsSafety Items Before Every Spring Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleChange Oil & Filter Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterLubricating 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 BladesGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment 375 0,95 cm Parking Brake AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Jam Nuts Neutral Return Rod Return-to-Neutral AdjustmentMower deck Deck Rod Timing AdjustmentDeck Leveling Adjustment Adjustment is required continue with StepMower Belt Replacement 36 Deck Models To avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over PulleysAt this time Blade Alignment 36 Models Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt Replacement 48 Deck ModelsUse extreme caution when removing this spring Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementBattery Compartment Battery MaintenanceJump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting Streaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsChassis SpecificationsDimensions EngineSurface Vertical a with Edge this Align LineIndentification SlopeFerris Limited Warranty Tractor Product SpecificationsCommon Service Parts HP Kawasaki