Snapper 5900700 manual

5101263

Revision IR

Rev. Date: 11/2007

TP 100-7359-IR-WD-SP

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group

5375 North Main Street

Munnsville, NY 13409

800-933-6175

SW20 Series

Walk-Behind Mowers

OPERATOR’SMANUAL

Model Number: Description

5900700 SW20KAV1748, 17HP Kawasaki, 48” Cut Walk-Behind Mower

5900702 SW20KAV1336, 13HP Kawasaki, 36” Cut Walk-Behind Mower

Contents

Main SW20 Series Walk-Behind Mowers OPERATORS MANUAL Thank you This manual contains Table of Contents Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications NOTE: In this manual, left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position. Operating Safety Read the Manual Children 5.4 Slope Operation Thrown Objects Moving Parts Enclosed Areas Fuel and Maintenance TRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) CHILDREN EMISSIONS IGNITION SYSTEM (GASOLINE MODELS) SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safety Decals Safety Interlock System Operational SAFETY Checks North American Safety Icons Safety Icons DANGER CAUTION or NOTICE Identification Numbers SSAAMMPPLLEE Features and Controls Features and Controls Controls Fuel Tank Cap Engine Kill / Operator Presence Handles Transmission Release Valves Features & Controls Parking Brake NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Neutral Return Pedal Operation Figure 3. Pre-start Checks A. Fuel Tank Filler Neck B. Engine Oil Dipstick C. Hydraulic Oil Fill Figure 4. Checking Tire Pressure Check Tire Pressures Pushing the Mower By Hand Cutting Height Adjustment Figure 6. Remove the Cutter Deck Guard A. Cutter Deck Guard Figure 7. Remove the Cutter Deck Belt A. Breaker Bar B. Idler Arm C. Stationary Idler Pulley Page Starting the Engine NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. Impact Hazard Stopping the Mower Driving The Mower Page Mowing Starting The Engine Figure 16. Incremental Cutting Stopping The Engine Mowing Recommendations Mowing Methods Figure 17. Mulching Action Regular Maintenance Checking / Adding Fuel NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. Fuel Filter Change Oil & Filter Engine Maintenance Lubrication Figure 20. Front Caster & Wheel A. 1/4-28 Bolt NOTE: Front casters should be lubricated annually. Check / Fill Transmission Oil Transmission Oil Filter Change Servicing The Mower Blades DANGER Page Neutral Adjustment Speed Balancing Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Mower Belt Replacement NOTE: Make sure that both sides of the deck are adjusted to the same cutting height. 12-1/4 (31,1 cm) Transmission Drive Belt Replacement Reverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment Storage Starting After Long Term Storage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the Mower 38 www.SnapperPro.com Mower Troubleshooting Continued. Troubleshooting the Mower Deck Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Specifications Specifications Specifications 40 www.SnapperPro.com ENGINE: 13 HP* Kawasaki THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE THIS IS A 10 DEGREE SLOPE Page Page Page Page Product Specifications: Common Service Parts: ENGINE: 13 HP Kawasaki 17 HP Kawasaki SW20 Series Walk-Behind Mowers