Description

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

S50X Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Model Number:	Description
5900683	S50XKAV1936, 19HP Kawasaki, 36” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
5900709	S50XBS2648, 26HP Briggs & Stratton, 48” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
5900734	S50XKAV1948, 19HP Kawasaki, 48” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

	Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group	5101098
	5375 North Main Street	5101098
	5375 North Main Street	Revision IR
	Munnsville, NY 13409	Rev. Date: 12/2007
	800-933-6175	TP 100-7362-IR-M5-SP

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Contents

Description Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupModel Number North Main Street Date Purchased Table of Contents Operator Safety Operator SafetyOperating Safety Read the Manual Thrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining WALLS, DROP-OFFS, and Water Fuel and MaintenanceEnclosed Areas Preparation TrainingOperation Or warnings which must be followed Emissions Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsIgnition System Gasoline Models Periods of exposure Maintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Safety Decals Operational Safety Checks Safety Interlock SystemSafety Icons North American Safety Icons Features and Controls Features and ControlsIdentification Numbers Ignition Switch Seat Adjustment LeverControl Functions Ground Speed Control Levers Features & Controls Operation General Operating SafetyOperation Checks Before Starting Check Tire Pressures Seat AdjustmentTire Pressure Foot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Starting the Engine Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it toStopping the Rider Pushing the Rider By Hand Forward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Reverse Travel Practice Turning In Place Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing Turns Mowing Recommendations MowingHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Mowing Methods Proper Mulching Attaching a TrailerMulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching Regular Maintenance Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Safety Items Before Every Spring Checking / Adding Fuel Engine MaintenanceFuel Filter Change Oil & Filter Grease LubricationOil Lubricating the Front Casters Check / Fill Transmission Oil Change Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter NumberTransmission Oil Filter Change Inspecting the Mower Blades Servicing The Mower BladesNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Balancing the Mower Blade Nail Reinstalling the Mower Blades Speed Balancing Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment 375 0,95 cm Parking Brake Adjustment Return-to-Neutral Adjustment Jam Nuts Neutral Return Rod Return-to-Neutral Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Deck Rod Timing AdjustmentAdjustment is required continue with Step Mower deck To avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over Pulleys Mower Belt Replacement 36 Deck ModelsAt this time Blade Alignment 36 Models Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt Replacement 48 Deck Models Use extreme caution when removing this spring Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Battery Compartment Battery Maintenance Checking Battery Voltage Battery ServiceCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Make Certain Vehicles do not Touch Starting After Long Term Storage StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Streaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Dimensions SpecificationsEngine Chassis Indentification LineSlope Surface Vertical a with Edge this Align Ferris Limited Warranty Common Service Parts Product SpecificationsHP Kawasaki Tractor

Snapper 5900683, 5900709, 5900734 manual Description, Model Number, North Main Street

Models: 5900683, 5900709, 5900734

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

S50X Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Model Number:

Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group

5375 North Main Street

Munnsville, NY 13409