Snapper 5900683, 5900709, 5900734 - Manuals

3 Safety Operator Safety SLOPE OPERATION Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that istoo steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) cancause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You shouldnot operate on a slope greater than a 5....

FUEL AND MAINTENANCE Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove thekey before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smokewhile operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hotor running. Allow engine to cool f...

5 Safety 2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. 3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine fromthe operator’s position. Use seat belts if provided. 4. Be sure of your foot...

6 www.SnapperPro.com Safety Operator Safety spark arrester. It is a violation of California PublicResource Code Section 4442 to use or operate theengine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered, orgrass-covered land unless the exhaust system isequipped with a spark arrester meeting any applicabl...

7 Safety Operator Safety SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extremecare in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammableand the vapors are explosive. Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Us...

8 www.SnapperPro.com Safety Operator Safety Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provideyou with the safety and reliability you would expect from anindustry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions itcontains w...

9 Safety Operator Safety Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. Thesesafety systems are present for your safety, do not attemptto bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safetydevices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 — En...

10 www.SnapperPro.com Controls Features and Controls Identification Numbers S S A A M M P P LLEE When contacting your authorized dealer for replacementparts, service, or information you MUST have thesenumbers. Record your part number, serial number and engine serialnumbers in the space provided on t...

11 Controls Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing requirethe combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls touse for various tasks see...

13 Operation General Operating Safety Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate thistractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to...

14 www.SnapperPro.com Operation Operation Figure 5. Seat AdjustmentA. Seat Adjustment Lever Seat Adjustment See Figure 5. The seat can be adjusted forward andbackward. Move the lever towards the left, position the seatas desired, and release the lever to lock the seat intoposition. Tire Pressure Fro...

15 Operation Operation Foot Pedal Adjustment The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate theoperator’s height for optimal comfort. To adjust pedal position: 1. Remove the foot pedal (A, Figure 7) from the pedal mount tab (B). 2. Remove the pedal mount hardware (C) and rotate the tab 180 ...

16 www.SnapperPro.com Operation Starting the Engine 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the parking brake by pulling the parking brake lever up, make surethe PTO switch is disengaged (pressed down fully) andthe ground speed control levers are locked in theNEUTRAL position. 2. NOTE: A war...

17 Operation Operation Zero Turn Driving Practice The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, andlearning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’sforward, reverse, and turning movements will take somepractice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers shownand becomin...

18 www.SnapperPro.com Operation Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turn inplace allows you to turn around at the end of acutting row rather than having to stop and Y-turnbefore starting a new row. For example, to execute a left end-of row zeroturn: 1. Slow dow...

19 Operation Operation Mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the ground speed control levers are lockedin the NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see Starting The Engine). 3. Set the mower cutting height (see Mowing Height Adju...

20 www.SnapperPro.com Operation When and How Often to Mow The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect theresults you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, followthese guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. 2. Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings ...

21 Operation Operation Figure 18. Trailer Weight RecommendationsA. Clevis PinB. Clip Attaching A Trailer The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sizedclevis pin (A, Figure 18) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss ...

22 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of youroperating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter. ...

23 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Checking / Adding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap.2. Fill the tank to about 1-1/2” (3,81 cm) of the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual forspecific fuel recommendations. 3. Insta...

24 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 20through 23 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes• deck lift pivot blocks• mower deck spindles• mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when pres...

25 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 24. Checking Transmission Oil LevelA. Transmission Oil ReservoirsB. “FULL COLD” mark A B Check / Fill Transmission Oil Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil. 1. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. Locate the transmission oil reservoirs (A,...

26 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Servicing The Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blade 1. To remove the mower blade, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft and remove the mower blademounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 26). 2. If there are no flats on the spindle ...

28 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. Thealignment of the control levers, the placement of the levers(how close the ends are to one another) and the height ofthe levers can be adjusted. To Adjust the Handle Alignment...

29 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 34. Parking Brake AdjustmentA. Brake SpringB. First Measurement - .50” (1,27 cm)C. Brake Spring RodD. Lock NutE. Second Measurement - .375” (0,95 cm)F. Set CollarG. Brake Shaft Weldment Parking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, engage t...

31 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 36. Check Lift Rod Timing Figure 37. Adjust Lift Rod Timing Figure 38. 2 x 4 Locations Figure 39. Hanger Chain Adjustment Deck Rod Timing Adjustment 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engin...

32 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 40. Mower PTO BeltA. Idler ArmB. Stationary Idler PulleyC. Chevron Belt Idler PulleyD. Deck Drive BeltE. Chevron Belt Mower Belt Replacement - 36” Deck Models 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disenga...

34 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 44. Mower PTO Belt RoutingA. Spindle PulleyB. PTO Drive BeltC. Spring-loaded Idler PulleyD. Stationary Idler Pulley B Figure 43. Mower PTO BeltA. Idler ArmB. Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt Replacement - 48” Deck Models 1. Park the trac...

35 Maintenance Regular Maintenance 5-7/ 8 ” (14.92 cm) Figure 46. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementA. Pump Drive BeltB. Crankshaft PulleyC. Pump PulleyD. Idler PulleyE. Idler ArmF. SpringG. Spring Anchor EyeboltH. Stationary Idler Pulley B D A C H C Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 1. Park ...

36 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 47. Battery CompartmentA. Positive (+) Cable & TerminalB. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal Battery Maintenance NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1battery. Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables ...

37 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Battery Service Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of battery.When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage,which should be 12 volts. When engine is running, thevoltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normall...

38 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance To StarterSwitch StartingVehicleBattery To Ground To Starter Switch DischargedVehicle Battery EngineBlock THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Jumper Cable Jumper Cable WARNING Any procedure other than the ...

39 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Storage Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, sonever store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuelvapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is alsotoxic if inhaled, so never store the uni...

40 www.SnapperPro.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart While normal care and regular maintenance will extend thelife of your equipment, prolonged or constant use mayeventually require that service be performed to allow it tocontinue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the ...

41 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Rider Troubleshooting Continued. Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs, but rider will 1. Transmission release lever(s) 1. Move the transmission release lever(s) to not drive. in “open” position. the “closed” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3...

42 www.SnapperPro.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Problem Cause Remedy Streaking. 1. Blades are not sharp. 1. Sharpen your blades. 2. Blades are worn down to far. 2. Replace your blades. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Always mow at full throttle. 4. Ground speed is too f...

43 Specifications ENGINE: 19 HP Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH580V Horsepower 19 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 35.7 Cu. in (585 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt Starter, 13 amp. Alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 1.9 US qt. ( 1.8 L) w/ Filter 26 HP Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Mod...

Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group 5375 North Main StreetMunnsville, NY 13409800-933-6175www.SnapperPro.com ENGINE: 19 HP Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH580V Oil Capacity 1.9 US qt. ( 1,8 L) w/ Filter 26 HP Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 44P777-0124-G1 Oil Capaci...