Snapper 5900700 - Manual

3 Safety Safety Rules & Information 5.4 Slope Operation You could be seriously injured if you use this unit on too steep of a slope.Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequatefooting and unit traction (and control) can cause you to lose control andpossibly slip and...

4 www.SnapperPro.com Safety Safety Rules & Information Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and awayfrom unventilated areas such as insidegarages or enclosed trailers. The engineemits poisonous carbon monoxide gas andprolonged exposure in an enclosed area canresult in serious injury or...

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 Safety Rules & Information 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 meetin...

7 Safety Safety Rules & Information 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 ...

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 Safety Operator Safety 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 the insid...

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 thisunit. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to become accus...

14 www.SnapperPro.com Operation Operation Tire Pressure Front 25 psi (1,72 bar) Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) Figure 4. Checking Tire Pressure Check Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically, andmaintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that thesepressures may differ slightly from...

15 Operation Operation Cutting Height Adjustment The cutting height can be adjusted within two differentranges. The lower cutting range is adjustable between1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 2-3/4” (6,9 cm). The upper cuttingrange is adjustable between 2-3/4” (6,9 cm) and 4-1/2”(11,5 cm). Before adjusting the cut...

17 Operation Starting the Engine 1. Engage the parking brake and make sure that the PTO switch is disengaged and the forward speed controllever is in the NEUTRAL position. 2. NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. Set the engine throttle control to FULL throttle position.Then fully close the c...

18 www.SnapperPro.com Operation Operation Figure 11. Forward Travel.A. Forward Speed Control Lever Figure 12. Reverse Travel.A. Reverse Speed Control Levers Driving The Mower NOTE: Before attempting to drive the mower make sure youhave read the Features and Controls section and understandthe locatio...

20 www.SnapperPro.com Operation Operation Mowing Before mowing, set the cutting height as described inCUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the forward speed control lever is in theNEUTRAL position 2. Start the engine (see Starting The Eng...

21 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 of grass one inch o...

23 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your mower and mower deck. You will need to keep a record ofyour operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hourmeter. Safety Items Be...

24 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Checking / Adding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (E, Figure 18).2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual forspecific fuel recommendations. ...

25 Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 19 aswell 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 present. Disassemble parts toapply...

26 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance 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, Figure 21) located on theby the fuel tank. The oil should be up to the “FULL...

27 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 23). 2. If there are no flats on the spindle shaft, wedge a wood...

29 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 29. Neutral AdjustmentA. Ball StudB. NutsC. Adjustment Linkage Rod Neutral Adjustment If the unit “creeps” while the forward speed control lever islocked in the NEUTRAL position, then it may be necessaryto adjust the linkage rod. NOTE: Perform this adjustmen...

30 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 31. Parking Brake AdjustmentA. Brake SpringB. First Measurement - .2-3/8” (6,03 cm)C. Brake Spring RodD. Lock NutE. Second Measurement - 1/8” (0,32 cm)F. Set CollarG. Brake Pivot Link A Parking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop t...

31 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 33. 2 x 4 LocationsA. 36” Mower DeckB. 48” Mower DeckC. 2 x 4 BlocksD. Arrow Indicating the Front of the Machine Deck Leveling Adjustment To Level the Mower Deck: 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the...

32 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Mower Belt Replacement 1. Park the unit on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parkingbrake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position and ...

34 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 38. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementA. Transmission Drive BeltB. Crankshaft PulleyC. Transmission PulleysD. Idler PulleyE. Idler ArmF. SpringG. Spring Anchor EyeboltH. Stationary Idler PulleyI. Arrow Indicating the Front of the Machin...

36 www.SnapperPro.com 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 ...

37 Troubleshooting 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 mos...

38 www.SnapperPro.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Mower Troubleshooting Continued. Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs, but mower will 1. Transmission release lever(s) 1. Move transmission release lever(s) not drive. in “disengaged” position. to the “engaged” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Dri...

39 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 fast. 4. Slow down. ...

40 www.SnapperPro.com Specifications ENGINE: 13 HP* Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH381V Horsepower 13 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 26.3 Cu. in (431 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt Clutch Coil, 13 amp. Oil Capacity 1.9 US qt. ( 1,8 L) w/ Filter 17 HP* Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH541V Horsepower 17 @ 3600...

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group 5375 North Main StreetMunnsville, NY 13409800-933-6175www.SnapperPro.com ENGINE: 13 HP Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH381V Oil Capacity 1.9 US qt. ( 1.8 L) w/ Filter 17 HP Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH541V Oil Capacity 1.9 US qt. ( 1.8 L) w/ Filter CHASSI...