Briggs & Stratton S50X, S50XT 52

Operator’s Manual

S50X/S50XT Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mowers

Reproduction
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC

5375 NORTH MAIN STREET

MUNNSVILLE, NY 13409

800 933 6175

Contents

S50X Models Model Number 5900769 5900853 5900734 5900880 5900881 5900709 5900743 5900959 Zero-TurnRiding Mowers Description Deck Style Serial Number S50XT Models WARNING Table of Contents Operator Safety Safety Rules and Information Operating Safety Read the Manual Children Slope Operation Thrown Objects Moving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs,and Water Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed Areas Training Preparation Operation Page Page Page CAUTION or NOTICE Safety Icons Features and Controls Identification Numbers Control Functions Ground Speed Control Levers Seat Adjustment Lever Ignition Switch Parking Brake PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Transmission Oil Fill Models with Two Fuel Tanks: Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Operation General Operating Safety Checks Before Starting Check Tire Pressures Seat Adjustment Mowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal Adjustment Operation Starting the Engine Pushing the Rider By Hand Stopping the Rider Zero Turn Driving Practice Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-RowZero Turn Mowing Mowing Recommendations Mowing Methods Attaching A Trailer Regular Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Checking / Adding Fuel Fuel Filter Engine Maintenance Change Oil & Filter Lubrication Check / Fill Transmission Oil Transmission Oil Filter Change 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 Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length Mower Belt Idler Spring Length Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Use extreme caution when removing this spring Battery Maintenance Regular Maintenance Battery Service THIS HOOK-UPFOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES Starter Switch Jumper Cable Starting Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Mower TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS Specifications Specifications CHASSIS: 19 Gross HP† Kawasaki TRANSMISSIONS: 20 Gross HP† Kawasaki SLOPE INDENTIFICATION GUIDE 1 FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED LINE INSTRUCTIONS 3 COMPARETHE ANGLE (TREE,POLE,FENCEPOST,BUILDING,ETC) ALIGNTHISEDGEWITHAVERTICALSURFACE