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Snapper 5900683, 5900709, 5900734 manual Regular Maintenance, Cleaning the Battery and Cables

Models: 5900683, 5900709, 5900734

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NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.

Regular Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

WARNING

Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black) cable first (B, Figure 47).

2.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.

3.Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive (red) cable first (A).

4.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

	A
	B
Figure 47. Battery Compartment
A.	Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
B.	Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

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Snapper 5900683, 5900709, 5900734 Regular Maintenance, NOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery

Contents

Zero-Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR’S MANUALS50X Series Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupDATE PURCHASED See Features and Controls for the location of Identification NumbersContact Information Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group 5375 N. Main St Munnsville, NYOperator Safety Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting SpecificationsTable of Contents Features & ControlsSafety Operator SafetyOperator Safety SLOPE OPERATION Operator SafetySafety THROWN OBJECTSFUEL AND MAINTENANCE Operator SafetySafety RETAINING WALLS, DROP-OFFS, AND WATERTRAINING Operator SafetySafety PREPARATIONperiods of exposure Operator SafetySafety Do NotSERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Operator SafetySafety Maintenance and StorageSafety Decals Operator SafetySafety Operator Safety DANGERCAUTION or NOTICE SafetyControls Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls Figure 1. Identification Numbers A. Identification TagIgnition Switch Features and ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever ControlsDeck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever Features & ControlsPTO Power Take Off Switch Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderOperation OperationOperation Never allow passengers to ride on the unitOperation Figure 5. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment LeverOperation TireFigure 6. Mowing Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin OperationTo adjust pedal position Figure 7. Foot Pedal Adjustment A. Deck Lift Foot Pedal2. NOTE A warm engine may not require choking OperationOperation DO NOT TOW RIDERFigure 9. Move Control Levers Gradually OperationOperation Forward Travel PracticeExecuting Turns OperationOperation Figure 12. Turning Around a Corner8. Stop the engine see Stopping The Rider and Engine OperationOperation Height of GrassHow Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting When and How Often to MowNote Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing OperationOperation Figure 18. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. ClipOperation Proper MulchingMaintenance Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Safety ItemsFigure 19. Engine Oil Drain Briggs & Stratton shown A. Oil Drain Hose Regular MaintenanceMaintenance B. Cap C. Oil Filter D. Fuel Filter E. Fuel Tank Selection ValveGrease Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Lubricating the Front CastersChange Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter Number Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Figure 24. Checking Transmission Oil LevelAlways wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades Regular MaintenanceMaintenance DANGERAlways wear gloves when handling the mower blades Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Always wear safety eye protection when grindingTo Adjust the Handle Alignment Regular MaintenanceMaintenance To Adjust the Handle PlacementFigure 34. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring Regular MaintenanceMaintenance B. First Measurement - .50” 1,27 cm C. Brake Spring Rod D. Lock NutAdjustment Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Figure 35. Return-to-Neutral Adjustment A. Jam NutsDeck Rod Timing Adjustment Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Deck Leveling AdjustmentTo avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Figure 40. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley12. Reinstall the mower deck guards Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Figure 42. Blade Alignment 36” ModelsTo avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Figure 43. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler PulleyHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Use extreme caution when removing this springNOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesChecking Battery Voltage Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryDischarged Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Storage Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Starting After Long Term StorageTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProblemTroubleshooting the Mower TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProblemProblem TroubleshootingTroubleshooting CauseEngine Power Rating Information SpecificationsSpecifications 19 HP KawasakiLINE Warranty Period Owners Limited Warranty InformationFERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY Ferris Industries - a division of Simplicity Manufacturing IncENGINE Product SpecificationsCommon Service Parts BELTS AND BLADES

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

Figure 47. Battery Compartment

Positive (+) Cable & Terminal

Negative (-) Cable & Terminal