Snapper 5900683, 5900709, 5900734 manual

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Main S50X Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower OPERATORS MANUAL Thank you This manual contains Table of Contents Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications NOTE: In this manual, left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position. OPERATING SAFETY READ THE MANUAL Operator Safety Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION THROWN OBJECTS MOVING PARTS FUEL AND MAINTENANCE RETAINING WALLS, DROP-OFFS, AND WATER ENCLOSED AREAS TRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) CHILDREN EMISSIONS IGNITION SYSTEM (GASOLINE MODELS) SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safety Decals Safety Interlock System Operational SAFETY Checks Safety Icons DANGER CAUTION or NOTICE North American Safety Icons Features and Controls Features and Controls SSAAMMPPLLEE Features and Controls Control Functions Ground Speed Control Levers Seat Adjustment Lever Ignition Switch Features & Controls General Operating Safety Checks Before Starting Mowing Height Adjustment. Check Tire Pressures Operation Figure 3. Checks Before Starting A. Engine Oil Dipstick B. Fuel Valve Selector Figure 5. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Lever Figure 4. Checking Tire Pressure Seat Adjustment Check Tire Pressures Foot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height Adjustment Starting the Engine NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. Stopping the Rider Pushing the Rider By Hand Zero Turn Driving Practice Figure 11. Reverse Travel Figure 10. Forward Travel Figure 9. Move Control Levers Gradually Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Mowing Starting The Engine Figure 16. Incremental Cutting Stopping The Rider and Engine Mowing Recommendations Mowing Methods Figure 18. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip Attaching A Trailer Figure 17. Mulching Action Regular Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Checking / Adding Fuel NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. Fuel Filter Change Oil & Filter Engine Maintenance Lubrication NOTE: Front casters should be lubricated annually. Figure 20. Deck Lubrication Figure 22. Deck Lift Linkage Pivots Figure 23. Front Caster & Wheel A. 1/4-28 Bolt Check / Fill Transmission Oil Transmission Oil Filter Change Servicing The Mower Blades DANGER See Sharpening the Mower Blades Figure 29. Sharpening the Mower Blade A. Mower Blade Bevel B. Mower Blade Cutting Edge Figure 30. Balancing the Mower Blade A. Nail Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing Adjustment Figure 32. Control Lever Adjustment A. Placement Hardware B. Ground Speed Control Lever Neutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Figure 35. Return-to-Neutral Adjustment A. Jam Nuts B. Neutral Return Rod Return-to-Neutral Adjustment NOTE: This adjustment should not be performed while the machine is running. Figure 36. Check Lift Rod Timing Figure 37. Adjust Lift Rod Timing Figure 39. Hanger Chain Adjustment Deck Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted. Mower Belt Replacement - 36 Deck Models Figure 42. Blade Alignment (36 Models) Figure 43. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt Replacement - 48 Deck Models Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Battery Maintenance Battery Service Page Storage Starting After Long Term Storage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the Rider Rider Troubleshooting Continued. Troubleshooting the Mower 42 www.SnapperPro.com Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Specifications Specifications Specifications ENGINE: 19 HP Kawasaki 26 HP Briggs & Stratton THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE THIS IS A 10 DEGREE SLOPE Ferris Industries - a division of Simplicity Manufacturing Inc. Owner's Limited Warranty Information Product Specifications: Common Service Parts: ENGINE: 19 HP Kawasaki 26 HP Briggs & Stratton S50X Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower