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Snapper 5900665, 5900686, 5900696, 5900697, S150X Series manual Table of Contents

Models: S150X Series 5900696 5900686 5900697 5900665

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Table of Contents
Operator Safety	2
Safety Rules and Information	2
Safety Decals	11
Safety Interlock System	12
Features & Controls	13
Identification Numbers	13
Control Functions	14
Operation	16
General	16
Checks Before Starting	16
Checking Tire Pressures	17
Seat Adjustment	17
Mowing Height Adjustment	18
Foot Pedal Adjustment	18
Raise and Lower the Roll Bar	19
Starting the Engine	20
Stopping the Rider	20
Pushing the Rider by Hand	20
Zero Turn Driving Practice	21
Mowing	23
Mowing Reccomendations	23
Mowing Methods	24
Attaching a Trailer	25
Regular Maintenance	26
Maintenance Schedule	26
Checking/Adding Fuel	27
Fuel Filter	27
Oil & Filter Change	27
Lubrication	28
Check Hydraulic Oil Level	29
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change	29
Servicing the Mower Blades	30
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	32
Speed Balancing Adjustment	32
Neutral Adjustment	33
Parking Brake Adjustment	33
Return to Neutral Adjustment	34
Deck Rod Timing Adjustment	35
Deck Leveling Adjustment	35
Mower Belt Replacement	36
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement	37
Battery Maintenance	38
Battery Service	39
Storage	41
Starting After Long Term Storage	41
Troubleshooting	42
Troubleshooting the Rider	42
Troubleshooting the Mower	43
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems	44
Specifications	45

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

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Snapper 5900665, 5900686, 5900696, 5900697, S150X Series manual Table of Contents

Contents

Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group DescriptionModel Number Date Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Operator SafetySafety Rules and Information Operating Safety Slope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Roll BAR USE Retaining WALLS, DROP-OFFS, and WaterOverhead Obstacles Enclosed Areas Fuel and Maintenance Training PreparationOperation Periods of exposure Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsEmissions Ignition System Gasoline Models Service and Maintenance Maintenance and StorageSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll BAR Instructions Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide Safety Decals North American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Safety Icons Identification Numbers Features and Controls Control Functions Features and ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever Ignition Switch Features & Controls General Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting Check Tire Pressures Seat Adjustment Mowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position To Lower the Roll Bar Lower the roll bar only when necessary and Never remove itRaise and Lower the Roll Bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use the seat belt Starting the Engine Stopping the RiderPushing the Rider By Hand Zero Turn Driving Practice Forward Travel PracticeForward Reverse Travel Executing Turns Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of Grass Mowing Methods Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching Attaching a TrailerProper Mulching Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Hours Fall Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Safety Items Before Every Spring Change Oil & Filter Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel Filter Lubricating the Front Casters LubricationGrease Oil Check Hydraulic Oil Level Change Hydraulic Oil FilterChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Servicing The Mower Blades Inspecting 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 Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Return-to-Neutral Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Deck Rod Timing Adjustment To avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over Pulleys Mower Belt Replacement Use extreme caution when removing this spring Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Battery Maintenance Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged Battery Make Certain Vehicles do not Touch Starter Switch Jumper Cable StartingVehicle Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine Block This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the RiderProblem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Troubleshooting Chassis SpecificationsDimensions Engine Ferris Limited Warranty Mower Deck Tractor