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Snapper S150X Series, 5900686 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment, Speed Balancing Adjustment

Models: S150X Series 5900696 5900686 5900697 5900665

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Maintenance

	Regular Maintenance
	Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment
	The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. The	B
	alignment of the control levers, the placement of the levers	B

	(how close the ends are to one another) and the height of	A
	the levers can be adjusted.
	To Adjust the Handle Alignment
	Loosen the mount bolts (A, Figure 33) and pivot the lever(s)
	(B) to align with each other.
	To Adjust the Handle Placement
	Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt (C,
	Figure 33) in or out to properly adjust the lever end spacing.

To Adjust the Handle Height	Figure 33. Control Lever Adjustment
	Figure 33. Control Lever Adjustment
Remove the mounting hardware and reposition the handle	A.	Placement Hardware
either up or down from its original position. You will need	B.	Ground Speed Control Lever

to readjust the handle alignment as described above.

Speed Balancing Adjustment

A C

If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward position, the top speed of each of these levers can be balanced by turning the adjustment bolt(s) (A, Figure 34). Only adjust the speed of the wheel that is traveling faster.

To Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel

1. Loosen the securing nut.

2.	Turn the top speed adjustment bolt COUNTER-	A
	CLOCKWISE to reduce the speed.	A
	CLOCKWISE to reduce the speed.
3.	Retighten the securing nut when adjustment is
	complete.	B
		B

	WARNING
	WARNING	Figure 34. Top Speed Adjustment
	DO NOT adjust the tractor for a faster overall speed	Figure 34. Top Speed Adjustment
	DO NOT adjust the tractor for a faster overall speed	A.	Top Speed Adjustment Bolt
	forward or reverse than it was designed for.	B.	Control Lever Base
		C.	Alignment Hardware

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Snapper S150X Series, 5900686, 5900696, 5900697, 5900665 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment, Speed Balancing Adjustment

Contents

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