Briggs & Stratton 5900824, 5900825, 5900826, 5900827, 5900828, 5900861, 5900874, 5900882, 5900901 Return-To-NeutralAdjustment, D E, Adjustment

Regular Maintenance

Return-To-Neutral Adjustment

To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return, perform the following steps.

1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine.

2.Move the ground speed control levers into the operating position, pull levers rearward and release.

3.Move the ground speed control levers out towards the neutral position. If the levers do not align with the notches in the neutral lock plate, it is necessary to adjust the adjustment linkage rod (B, Figure 37).

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on level ground.

Adjustment

BC

A

D E

Figure 37. Neutral Return Spring Adjustment

A.Set Collar

B.Adjustment Linkage Rod

C.Neutral Return Spring

D.Neutral Return Bushing

E.Spring Stop Plate

1. Pull the ground speed control lever rearward and release
Reproduction
to check position. If the ground speed control lever	for
does not align itself with the notch in the neutral plate,
then move the set collar (A) forward or back on the
adjustment linkage rod (B) until the speed control lever
aligns with the notch. Retighten the set collar.
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2. Make sure that the neutral return bushing (D) is sea ed
correctly in the spring stop plate (E).

3. Pull the ground speed control lever rearward and release to check position again. Adjust as necessary to align the ground speed control levers with the notches in the neutral lock plate.

It is important to note that after every adjustment of the neutral return rod, the lever must be ulled rearward and released to properly check the neutral position.

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Model Number: Description Thank you This manual contains Save these instructions for future reference WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm Table of Contents Operator Safety Regular Maintenance Features & Controls Operation Operating Safety Read the Manual Children Slope Operation Thrown Objects Moving Parts Roll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop offs, and Water Overhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed Areas TRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ONUNITS) SLOPE OPERATION Page Page Page Page NOTICE North Ameri an Safety Icons Features and Controls Identification Numbers Control Functions Ground Speed Levers Seat Adjustment Lever Ignition Switch Parking Brake Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Level Gauge PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Operation General Operating Safety Checks Before Starting Check Tire Pressures Seat Adjustment Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat) Mowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal Adjustment Raise and Lower the Roll Bar Operation Starting the Engine Pushing the Rider By Hand Page Page Page Page Page Regular Maintenance Maintenance Schedule RIDER MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Checking / Adding Fuel Fuel Filter Change Oil & Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Engine Maintenance Lubrication Check Hydraulic Oil Level Change Hydraulic Oil Filter Servicing The Mower Blades Sharpening the Mower Blade •Always wear gloves when handling the mower blades •Always wear safety eye protection when grinding Balancing the Mower Blades Avoid injury! Keep mower blades balanced Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Return-To-NeutralAdjustment Deck Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Mower Belt Replacement Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 7-1/4” (18,42 cm) Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Battery Maintenance Regular Maintenance Battery Service THIS HOOK-UPFOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES Starter Switch Jumper Cable Starting Storage Starting After Long Term Storage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Mower TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS Specifications ENGINE: 32 HP Briggs & Stratton 25 HP Kawasaki CHASSIS: SLOPE INDENTIFICATION GUIDE LINE INSTRUCTIONS FOLD (TREE,POLE,FENCEPOST,BUILDING,ETC) Snapper Pro - a division of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC Owner's Limited Warranty Information Product Specifications: Common Service Parts: 25 HP Kawasaki 26 HP Kawasaki 27 HP Kohler