Snapper 5900508, 5900514, 5900564, 5900573, 5900574, 5900596, 5901208 Regular Maintenance, Battery Maintenance

1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative

(black) cable first (B, Figure 41).

2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a Figure 41. Battery Compartment

wire brush until shiny.A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal

B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

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

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

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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.

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Contents

Model Description Product Identification Tag Product Reference Data Table of Contents Operating Safety Children Slope Operation Thrown Objects Moving Parts Roll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop offs, and Water Overhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed Areas TRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ONUNITS) SLOPE OPERATION Page Page Page Page Operational SAFETY Checks NOTICE Features & Controls Control Functions Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever Features and Controls Choke Fuel Tank Cap Hour Meter Fuel Level Gauge Operation General Operating Safety Check Tire Pressures Seat Adjustment Mowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal Adjustment Raise and Lower the Roll Bar Starting the EnginePushing the Rider By Hand Stopping the Rider Zero Turn Driving Practice Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-RowZero Turn Mowing Mowing Recommendations Mowing Methods Operation Attaching A Trailer Storage Starting After Long Term Storage Regular Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Service Air Filter Engine Maintenance Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Checking / Adding Fuel Fuel Filter Change Oil & Filter Lubrication Check Hydraulic Oil Level Change Hydraulic Oil Filter Servicing the Mower Blades Sharpening the Mower Blade Thrown Objects Hazard • Always wear safety eye protection when grinding Balancing the Mower Blades Avoid injury! Keep mower blades balanced Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Return-to-NeutralAdjustment Parking Brake Adjustment S/N: 2014999630 & Above: Adjusting the Cable Placement Adjusting the Parking Brake Springs damage the brake mechanism Deck Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Mower Belt Replacement Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length Transmission Drive Belt Replacement Regular Maintenance Battery Maintenance Battery Service THIS HOOK-UPFOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES Starter Switch Jumper Cable Starting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Specifications 20 Gross HP† Kawasaki 22 Gross HP† Kawasaki 23.5 Gross HP† Kawasaki Fuel Tank Capacity Page Page Snapper Pro - a division of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC Owner's Limited Warranty Information

Snapper Regular Maintenance, Battery Maintenance

Models: 5900508 5900514 5900564 5900573 5900574 5900596 5901208