Snapper 5900752 specifications Unit Features and Controls Push the Unit off the Crate, Mowing

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Unit Features and Controls

	2	Push the Unit off the Crate	A	Engaged
				A
•	Disengage the Parking Brake (A, Figure 1) by pushing the
	lever forward and down.
•	Disengage the Transmission Release Levers (A, Figure 2), by

Operating on steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of steering, control and rollover.

See operator's manual.

Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes. Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.

Wheels dropping over edges, ditches or embankments can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning.

Ground Speed /

Steering Control

Levers

Seat

Instrument

Control Panel

(See Below

Fuel

Cap

Fuel

Gauge

Mower

pulling them back and out towards the side of the machine (C).		Figure 1	Disengaged
• Roll the unit off of the crate.
• Engage the Parking Brake by pulling the parking brake lever up and back.				B
• Engage the Transmission Release Levers (B, Figure 2).
3	Read the Manuals			C
• Locate the operator’s manual in the manual packet. You should always read and follow the				Figure 2

Do NOT operate on slopes over 15°.

Amputation hazard

To avoid injury to children, stop mower when children are near. Do not mow in reverse. Look behind when backing. Never carry riders, especially children.

Do NOT operate near drop-offs or near water.

Operating on wet or slippery slopes can cause sliding and loss of steering and control.

Do NOT operate on any slopes when wet or slippery.

for Individual

controls)

Parking

Brake Lever (Disengaged Position)

Mower

Deck

Choke

Control

PTO (Blade

Engage)

Switch

Deck Lift

Lever

Ignition

Switch

instructions in the operator’s manual. Proper care, performance tips and safety information		Left Side Shown
are located in this important document.				A
		Shipping Position
4	Install the Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers	C		D
				B
• Positioning the Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers
The ground speed / steering control levers (A, Figure 3) must be moved to the upright position		Upright Position
before attempting to operate the machine.				G
1.	Remove the bottom mounting hardware (B). Discard the manilla tag (C).
2. Loosen the upper mounting hardware (D).				F
3. Position the ground speed / steering control levers in the upright position. See Figure 3.
				E
4.	Loosely install the 5/16-18 X 1” bolt (E), 5/16” lock washer (F), 5/16” flat washer (G) that was	H
	removed in step 1, through the ground speed / steering control lever into the control lever base
	(H) as shown in Figure 3.	Figure 3
5. Repeat process for other side of unit.
• Lever Alignment Adjustment: From the neutral position, pivot the ground speed / steering		A	B	C
control levers in towards the center of the machine. If one of the levers is tilted futher forward
(B, Figure 4) or back (A) then the other lever, pivot the levers foward or backwards to align
(C) with each other. Tighten the mounting bolts.		Figure 4

Read operator's manual(s).	Go across slopes, NOT up and down.
Know location and function of all controls.	If machine stops forward motion on a slope, stop the blades
Keep safety devices (guards, shields & switches) in place	and drive slowly off the slope.
and working.	Be sure blades and engine are stopped before placing hands
Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade.	or feet near blades.
Do NOT mow when children or others are around.	When leaving machine, shut off engine, remove key, and set
NEVER carry children, even with blades off.	parking brake.
Look down and behind - before and while backing.	Do NOT operate this machine unless you are trained.
Avoid sudden turns.	Operating on slopes can be hazardous.

10 Start the Engine A

• Sit in the seat.

•Pivot the ground speed / steering control levers (A, Figure 8) out to the neutral () position.

•	Pull the parking brake lever (A, Figure 1) back and up to the engaged (		)	Figure 8
	position.				C	A
•	Make sure the PTO (blade engage) switch (A, Figure 9) is in the down
	(DISENGAGED) position.
•	Move the throttle control (B) to FAST (	).
•	Pull the choke control (C) up to CHOKE.					B
•	Turn the ignition key (D) to START (	).			Figure 9	D
•	After the engine starts, release the ignition key, push the choke control down to
	OFF, and reduce the throttle to half speed to allow the engine to warm up.

Throttle

Hour

5 Install the Seat

•Install the seat (A, Figure 5) onto the seat plate (B) and fasten securely with the 5/16” nylock flange nuts (C).

•Press the seat switch wire harness end onto the seat switch (D, Figure 5) until the latch of the seat switch wire harness end snaps down over the lock on the seat switch.

6 Charge the Battery

AD

C

C

B

Figure 5

Note: For normal mowing set the throttle control to FAST.

11 Driving the Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Note: It is highly recommended that you read the Basic Driving Section of your operator’s manual before attempting to drive the mower. The ground speed / steering control levers are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the zero-turn rider’s forward, reverse and turning movements will take some practice. Practice driving the mower on a flat, level surface where there is plenty of room to maneuver. Position the throttle to half speed and move the ground speed / steering control levers gently until you become accustomed to how the zero-turn rider handles before attempting more complex maneuvers.

Control

Meter

• Check the date on the top or side of the battery (A, Figure 6). If the unit is being put into service after the date indicated on the battery, charge the battery for one hour at 6-10 amps.

Items Needed for Assembly

•	Unleaded Fuel (Minimum of 87 Octane)	•	Tire Pressure Gauge
•	6-10 Amp Battery Charger	•	1/2” SAE Socket Wrench

Items Included with Unit

•	Manual Packet	• Hardware Bag (Located Inside of
•	Seat	Manual Packet) includes:
• Ground Speed / Steering Control		• 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut (4) for
	Levers	installing seat.

•Set of Two Ignition Keys

1Unpack the Unit

•Remove the top, sides and ends of the crate. If available, a reciprocating saw is the best tool for the job.

•Remove all packaging materials from the crate and the unit. Remove any banding securing the unit to the crate.

•Remove the plastic wrapping that holds the discharge chute in the upright position.

We reserve the right to improve our products and make changes in specifications, designs, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

7	Check the Tire Pressure
• Adjust the air pressure of the rear tires to 15 PSI, and the front tires to 25 PSI.
	A
8	Figure 6
	Check the Engine Oil Level

Note: The engine is shipped with oil. However, the oil level should be checked before attempting to
start the engine. The unit should be parked on a flat, level surface to check the oil.
• Remove the oil fill cap (A, Figure 7). Wipe the dipstick, replace the cap, then remove and check
the oil level. The oil level should be between the ‘Full’ and ‘Add’ marks on the dipstick.		A
• If necessary, add premium 10W-30 oil to the engine. Recheck the oil level.
		B
• Replace and secure the oil fill cap.
9		Figure 7
	Add Fuel

12 Mowing Read the Operator’s Manual before mowing.

•Pull the mower deck lift lever (A, Figure 11) all the way up until it latches in the transport position. Position the cutting height selector pin (B) in the appropriate hole to achieve the desired cutting height. Pull back on the mower deck lift lever and the lock lever (C) simultaneously and lower the mower deck lift lever down against the cutting height selector pin.

•Pull the PTO (blade engage) switch (Figure 12) up to engage.

13 Stopping the Rider, Blades, and Engine

A

C

B

Figure 11

Figure 12

• Remove the fuel cap (B, Figure 7).	Fire hazard	Carbon monoxide
	Gasoline is flammable.	hazard
• Add clean, fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87 octane	Yard debris is combustible.	The engine emits poisonous
to the fuel tank.	Allow engine to cool for at	carbon monozide gas.
	least 3 minutes before	Avoid inhaling exhaust
• Replace the fuel cap, and wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.	refueling.	fumes.
	Keep unit cleaned of debris.	Only operate outdoors.

•Return the ground speed / steering control levers to the neutral () position and engage () the parking brake.

•Push the PTO (blade engage) switch down to disengage.

•Move the throttle control to the mid-throttle position.

• Turn the ignition key to OFF (	). Remove the key.	Form No. 5101471
		TP 1021-7371-IR-HZ-N