Snapper 5901275 - Manuals

Not for Reproduction 3 Operator Safety Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope ...

Not for Reproduction 4 Operator Safety Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine...

Not for Reproduction 5 Operator Safety 3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. Use seat belts if provided. 4. Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian controlled equipment, especially when backing...

Not for Reproduction 6 Operator Safety 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials. 25. OSHA regulations may require the use of hearing protection when exposed to sound levels greater than 85 dBA for...

Not for Reproduction 7 Operator Safety Service and Maintenance To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of...

Not for Reproduction 8 www.snapper.com Operator Safety Safety Decals Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and follow all safety decals. 1 2 3 1 2 2 3 WARNING If any safety decal...

Not for Reproduction 9 Operator Safety Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY C...

Not for Reproduction 10 www.snapper.com Features and Controls Identification Numbers BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION / Milwaukee, WI 53201 WWW.XXXXXXXXXX.COM 1-800-XXX-XXXX Assembled in USA PRODUCT ID. X, XXX, XXXXXXXX MODEL NO. XXXXXXX-XX SERIAL NO. XXXXXXXXXX SAMPLE When contacting your authoriz...

Not for Reproduction 11 Features and Controls Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of c...

Not for Reproduction 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 this tractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open ...

Not for Reproduction 14 www.snapper.com Operation Figure 5. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Lever Seat Adjustment See Figure 5. The seat can be adjusted forward and backward. Move the lever towards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into position. Figur...

Not for Reproduction 15 Operation Foot Pedal Adjustment The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate the operator’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 ...

Not for Reproduction 16 www.snapper.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 sure the PTO switch is disengaged (pressed down fully) and the ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL pos...

Not for Reproduction 17 Operation Zero Turn Driving Practice The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers sh...

Not for Reproduction 18 www.snapper.com Operation Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a left end-of row ...

Not for Reproduction 19 Operation Mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the ground speed control levers are locked in 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...

Not for Reproduction 20 www.snapper.com Operation When and How Often to MowThe time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. 2. Mow with sharp blade...

Not for Reproduction 21 Operation Attaching A Trailer The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 18) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Reduce...

Not for Reproduction 22 www.snapper.com Maintenance NOTICE Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, gasoline additives, premium gasoline, or white gas because engine/fuel system damage could result. Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be follo...

Not for Reproduction 23 Maintenance Fuel Filter The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the carburetor, near the fuel pump. If filter is dirty or clogged, replace as follows: 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Place a container below the filter to catch any sp...

Not for Reproduction 24 www.snapper.com Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 20 through 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 gre...

Not for Reproduction 25 Maintenance Figure 24. Checking Transmission Oil Level A. Transmission Oil Reservoirs B. “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 ...

Not for Reproduction 26 www.snapper.com Maintenance Figure 26. Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal Figure 27. Inspecting the Mower Blade Tips A. Mower Blade Cutting Edge B. Square Corner C. Air Lift D. Wear Measurement - DISCARD Mower Blade If greater than .5” (12,7 mm) B D A B C Figure 28. inspec...

Not for Reproduction 27 Maintenance Figure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation A. Mower Blade Mounting Bolt B. Flat Washer C. Mower Blade Air Lift (Points Up For Installation) D. 4 X 4 Wooden Block D A B A B Figure 29. Sharpening the Mower Blade A. Mower Blade Bevel B. Mower Blade Cuttin...

Not for Reproduction 28 www.snapper.com Maintenance Figure 32. Control Lever Adjustment A. Placement Hardware B. Ground Speed Control Lever A B Figure 33. Top Speed Adjustment A. Top Speed Adjustment Bolt B. Control Lever Base C. Alignment Hardware B A C Neutral Adjustment If the tractor “creeps” wh...

Not for Reproduction 29 Maintenance Figure 34. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. First Measurement - .50” (1,27 cm) C. Brake Spring Rod D. Lock Nut E. Second Measurement - .375” (0,95 cm) F. Set Collar G. Brake Shaft Weldment A B E G C D F Parking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, sto...

Not for Reproduction 31 Maintenance Figure 36. Check Lift Rod Timing Figure 37. Adjust Lift Rod Timing Figure 38. 2 x 4 Locations Deck Rod Timing Adjustment 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. Re...

Not for Reproduction 32 www.snapper.com Maintenance Mower Belt Replacement 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position an...

Not for Reproduction 35 Maintenance Figure 45. Battery Compartment A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal Battery Maintenance NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery. Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the batter...

Not for Reproduction 36 www.snapper.com 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, the voltmeter shows voltage of charging c...

Not for Reproduction 37 Maintenance A C B D D A E F This hook-up is for negative grounded vehicles.Callout DescriptionA To Starter Switch B Starting Vehicle Battery C To Ground D Jumper Cable E Discharged Vehicle Battery F Engine Block Make sure vehicles do not touch. Figure 47. Jump Starting speed....

Not for Reproduction 38 www.snapper.com Maintenance Storage Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less)Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so ...

Not for Reproduction 39 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists...

Not for Reproduction 40 www.snapper.com 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 Driv...

Not for Reproduction 41 Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Streaking 1. Blades are not sharp. 2. Blades are worn down too far. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 4. Ground speed is too fast. 5. Deck is plugged with grass. 6. Not overlapping cutting rows enough. 7....

Not for Reproduction 42 www.snapper.com Specifications ENGINE: 27 Gross HP* Briggs & Stratton Professional Series Make Briggs & Stratton Model 44Q777-0146-G1Displacement 44.2 Cu. in (724 cc) Electrical System 12 volt starter, 16 amp. alternator; Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 2.0 US qt. (1,9 ...

Not for Reproduction 43 Topic Text THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE INSTR UCTIONS 1. Fold this page along the dotted line indicated ab ov e. 2. Align the left edge of this guide with a ver tical tree , a power line pole , a fence post, or an y ver tical structure . 3. Compare the angle of the f old with th...

Not for Reproduction 1-800-317-7833 www.snapper.com Zero-Turn Riding Mower Operator’s Manual