Briggs & Stratton 5900824 manual

5101951 Revision D Rev. Date: 06/2010 TP 100-7425-D-M2-SP Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 S200X Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model Number: Description 5900824 S200XKAV2561, 25HP Kawasaki, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower 5900825 S200XKOH2761, 27HP Kohler, [...]

WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. WARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the State of california to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after ha[...]

Table of Contents Operator Safety .................................................. 2 Safety Rules and Information .................................2 Safety Decals ........................................................11 Safety Interlock System ........................................12 Features & Controls ...................................[...]

2 Operator Safety Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yoursel[...]

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 greater than a 5.4 foot rise over a 20 foot length (15 degrees). Always[...]

4 Roll Bar Use Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.) Lower the roll bar only when necessary (such as to temporarily clear a low overhanging obstacle) and NE[...]

5 Operator Safety Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death. Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remo[...]

6 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 from the operator’s position. Use seat belts if provided. 4. Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian controlled equipment, espec[...]

7 Operator Safety 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision. 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 [...]

8 Operator Safety EMISSIONS 1. Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 2. Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index information on the engine emissions label. IGNITION SYSTEM (GASOLINE MODELS) 1. This spark ignition system com[...]

9 Operator Safety ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS For models equipped with factory-installed Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). OPERATIONAL WARNINGS • Always use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the raised position. • Never use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the down position. • Remember there is no roll over protection when the roll bar i[...]

10 INSPECT BUCKLE & LA TCH INSPECT WEBBING Operator Safety WARNING Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT • The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically inspected to verify that the integrity has not been compromised through no[...]

Operator Safety 11 Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equip[...]

12 www.SnapperPro.com 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 Checks Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if: • PT[...]

13 Operator Safety Identification Numbers SAMPLE SAMPLE When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your part number, serial number and engine serial numbers in the space provided on the inside front cover for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown[...]

14 www.SnapperPro.com 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 controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. Ground Speed L[...]

Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Fuel Level Gauge Displays the fuel level in the tank. Features & Controls 15 Parking Brake DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake. ENGAGE Locks the parking brake. Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake. NOTE:[...]

16 www.SnapperPro.com 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 area without mowing to become accustomed to the unit. Ch[...]

Operation 17 Figure 4. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Lever Seat Adjustment See Figure 4. 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. Tire Pressure Front 25 psi (1,72 bar) Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) Figure 3. Checking Tire Pressur[...]

18 www.SnapperPro.com 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 the tab 180 degrees. 3. Reinstall the pedal mount [...]

19 Figure 8. Raise & Lower the Roll Bar A. Hair Pin Clip B. Retainer Pin C. Roll Bar D. Rubber Stop Raise and Lower the Roll Bar To Lower the Roll Bar: 1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 8) out of the retainer pins (B). 2. Push or pull the top of the roll bar (C) forward against the rubber stops (D) and remove the retainer pins (B). 3. Lower[...]

20 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 back, make sure the PTO switch is disengaged (pressed down fully) and the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position. 2. NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. Set the engine[...]

21 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 shown and becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and steers ?[...]

22 www.SnapperPro.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 zero turn: 1. Slow down at the end of the row. 2. Move the RIGHT g[...]

23 Mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion 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 Height Adjustment ). 4. Set the throttle to FULL. 5. Engage the PTO by pulling up on [...]

24 www.SnapperPro.com Operation When and How Often to Mow The 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 blades. Short clippings of grass one inch or shorter decompose more qu[...]

25 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 19) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes. The surface being driven on greatly impac[...]

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

27 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 for specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. Fuel Filter The fuel filter is located in th[...]

28 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 21 through 24 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 present. Disassemble parts to appl[...]

29 Regular Maintenance Figure 26. Battery Compartment A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir B. Hydraulic Oil Filter Figure 25. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir B. Reservoir Cap A B Check Hydraulic Oil Level 1. Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is free of dust, d[...]

30 www.SnapperPro.com 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 blade mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 27). 2. If there are no flats on the spindle shaft, wedge a wooden block between the mower blade and t[...]

31 Figure 32. 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 Sharpening the Mower Blade 1. Sharpen the mower blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade sharpener. 2. Sharpen the mower blade by removing an equal amount of [...]

32 www.SnapperPro.com Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. The alignment of the control levers, the placement of the levers (how close the ends are to one another) and the height of the levers can be adjusted. To Adjust the Handle Alignment Loosen the mount bolts (A, Figure 33) and pivot the lever([...]

33 Figure 36. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment Nut Parking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake. 2. Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 36). 3. With the parking brake engaged, measure the compressed spring length. The spring should [...]

34 www.SnapperPro.com Return-To-Neutral Adjustment To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return, perform the following steps. 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine. 2. Move the ground speed control levers into the operating position, pull levers rearward and release. 3. Move the ground speed control [...]

35 Figure 38. Check Lift Rod Timing Figure 39. Adjust Lift Rod Timing Regular Maintenance 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. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar). 2. To ch[...]

36 www.SnapperPro.com Figure 41. Hanger Chain Adjustment Figure 43. Fine Adjustment A. Jam Nut B. Fine Adjustment Bolt Deck Leveling Adjustment NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted. Coarse Adjustment Procedure When adjusting the deck level, the coarse adjustment procedure should be used to [...]

37 Figure 45. Mower PTO Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PTO Drive Belt C. Spring-loaded Idler Pulley D. Stationary Idler Pulley Figure 44. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley C. Nut 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 o[...]

38 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 1. Park the machine 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. 3. Measure the coil length of the m[...]

39 8 3/8” (21,2 cm) Figure 47. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. Pump Drive Belt B. Crankshaft Pulley C. Pump Pulley D. Idler Pulley E. Idler Arm F. Spring G. Spring Anchor Eyebolt B D A C F G E C Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the par[...]

40 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Figure 48. 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 battery, negative (black) cable first (B, Figure 4[...]

41 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 circuit which normally is 13 to 14 volts. A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may not[...]

42 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance To Starter Switch Starting V ehicle Battery T o Gr ound To Starter Switch Dischar g ed V ehicle Battery Engine Block THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGA TIVE GROUND VEHICLES MAKE CERT AIN VEHICLES DO NO T T OUCH Jumper Cab le Jumper Cab le WARNING Any procedure other than the preceding could result in: (1) personal injur[...]

43 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 never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal habitation. Here is a checklist of [...]

44 www.SnapperPro.com 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 the most common problems, their causes and remedies. See the inform[...]

45 Rider Troubleshooting Continued. Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below. 4. Brake is not fully released. 4. See authorized service de[...]

46 www.SnapperPro.com 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 overlapping enough when turning. 1. Sharpen you[...]

47 ENGINE: 25 HP Kawasaki* Make Kawasaki Model FH721V Horsepower 25 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 41.2 Cu. in (675 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 13 amp. Alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 2.0 US qt. ( 1.9 L) w/ Filter 26 HP Kawasaki* Make Kawasaki Model FX730V Horsepower 26 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 44.3 Cu. in (726 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 1[...]

48 www.SnapperPro.com THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fold this page along the dotted line indicated above. 2. Align the left edge of this guide with a vertical tree , a power line pole, a fence post, or any vertical structure. 3. Compare the angle of the fold with the angle of the hill. SLOPE INDENTIFICA TION GUIDE ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A[...]

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Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 www.SnapperPro.com ENGINE: 25 HP Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH721V Oil Capacity 2.0 Qt. ( 1.9 L) w/ Filter 26 HP Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FX730V Oil Capacity 2.2 Qt. (2,1 L) w/ Filter 27 HP Kohler Make Kohler Model CV740S Oil Capacity 2.2 [...]