Snapper 5900700 manual

5101263 Revision IR Rev . Date: 11/2007 TP 100-7359-IR-WD-SP Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 SW20 Series W alk-Behind Mowers OPERA TOR’S MANUAL Model Number: Description 5900700 SW20KA V1748, 17HP Kawasaki, 48” Cut Walk-Behind Mower 5900702 SW20KA V1336, 13HP Kawasaki, 36” Cu[...]

W ARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer , birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Thank you for pur chasing this quality-built Snapper Pro product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Snapper Pro brand. When operated and maintained according to the [...]

T able of Contents 1 Safety Controls Operation Maintenance T roubleshooting Specifications Operator Safety .....................................................2 Safety Rules and Information ...........................................2 Safety Decals ....................................................................8 Safety Interlock System ......[...]

2 www .SnapperPro.com Safety Safety Rules & Information 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 o[...]

3 Safety Safety Rules & Information 5.4 Slope Operation Y ou 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 adequate footing and unit traction (and control) can cause you to lose control and possibly slip and fall or roll the unit over . Always mow acros[...]

4 www .SnapperPro.com Safety Safety Rules & Information 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 disengag[...]

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

6 www .SnapperPro.com Safety Safety Rules & Information spark arrester . It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting any applicable local or state laws. Other [...]

7 Safety Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE T o avoid personal injur y 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 ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline contai[...]

8 www .SnapperPro.com Safety Operator Safety 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 knowl[...]

9 Safety 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 T est 1 — Engine should NOT crank if: • PTO switch i[...]

10 www .SnapperPro.com Safety Operator Safety Identification Numbers S S A A M M P P L L E E 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 numbe[...]

11 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. T o learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERA TION section. Forward Speed Control [...]

12 www .SnapperPro.com Controls Fuel T ank Cap T o remove the cap, turn counter clockwise. Engine Kill / Operator Presence Handles These handles are a major factor in the safety interlock system of the mower . Both handles are tied together so depressing one handle depresses both. The operator must depress the handles in order to deactivate the eng[...]

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 unit. • 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. Checks Before Starting ?[...]

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 , and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-w[...]

15 Operation Operation Cutting Height Adjustment The cutting height can be adjusted within two different ranges. The lower cutting range is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 2-3/4” (6,9 cm). The upper cutting range is adjustable between 2-3/4” (6,9 cm) and 4-1/2” (11,5 cm). Before adjusting the cutting height, you must first determine [...]

16 www .SnapperPro.com Operation Operation Figure 8. Belt Positioning for Cutting Range A. Deck Drive Belt Positioned for Lower Cutting Range B. Deck Drive Belt Positioned for Upper Cutting Range A B T o Adjust the Cutting Height: The cutting range must be adjusted to the correct range before the cutting height can be adjusted. The cutting height i[...]

17 Operation Starting the Engine 1. Engage the parking brake and make sure that the PTO switch is disengaged and the forward speed control lever 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 choke by pulling the knob OUT fully . 3. Insert t[...]

18 www .SnapperPro.com Operation Operation Figure 11. Forward T ravel. A. Forward Speed Control Lever Figure 12. Reverse T ravel. A. Reverse Speed Control Levers Driving The Mower NOTE: Before attempting to drive the mower make sure you have read the Features and Controls section and understand the location and function of the controls. The hydrost[...]

19 Operation Operation Figure 13. Left T urn T ravel. A. Left Hand Reverse Speed Control Lever TO TURN MACHINE NOTE: AL WA YS REDUCE SPEED IN A TURN. T o make a left-hand turn (See Figure 13): Gently squeeze the left hand reverse speed control lever (A, Figure 13). A sharp or gentle turn is determined by the amount of force applied to the steering [...]

20 www .SnapperPro.com Operation Operation Mowing Before mowing, set the cutting height as described in CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT . 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the forward speed control lever is in the NEUTRAL position 2. Start the engine (see Starting The Engine ). 3. Set the throttle to FULL. 4. Engage [...]

21 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 quickly than longer b[...]

22 www .SnapperPro.com Operation Operation Proper Mulching Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and recuts clippings into tiny particles and which then blows them down INTO the lawn. These tiny particles decompose rapidly into by-products your lawn can use. UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS, your mulching mower will virtually eliminate noticeable cli[...]

23 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your mower and mower deck. Y ou 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 . Safety Items Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Eve[...]

24 www .SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Checking / Adding Fuel T o 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 for specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. Fuel[...]

25 Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 19 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 apply grease to moving parts when grease f[...]

26 www .SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Check / Fill T ransmission Oil Oil T ype: 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 the by the fuel tank. The oil should be up to the “FULL COLD” mark (B). If the oil is below this [...]

27 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Servicing The Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blade 1. T o 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 23). 2. If there are no flats on the spindle shaft, wedge a wooden block between the mower blade and the mow[...]

28 www .SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 28. 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. S[...]

29 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 29. Neutral Adjustment A. Ball Stud B. Nuts C. Adjustment Linkage Rod Neutral Adjustment If the unit “creeps” while the forward speed control lever is locked in the NEUTRAL position, then it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rod. NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level sur face such as a con[...]

30 www .SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 31. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. First Measurement - .2-3/8” (6,03 cm) C. Brake Spring Rod D. Lock Nut E. Second Measurement - 1/8” (0,32 cm) F . Set Collar G. Brake Pivot Link A Parking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the ignition key , [...]

31 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 33. 2 x 4 Locations A. 36” Mower Deck B. 48” Mower Deck C. 2 x 4 Blocks D. Arrow Indicating the Front of the Machine Deck Leveling Adjustment T o Level the Mower Deck: 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflat[...]

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 parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key . 2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position and remove the mower deck guard. 3. Using a 1/2”[...]

33 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 35. Mower Deck Belt Routing A. Mower Drive Belt B. Adjustable Idler Pulley C. Spindle Pulley D. Stationary Idler Pulley E. 36” Mower Deck F . 48” Mower Deck A C C D B B D A C C D E F 12-1/4” (31,1 cm) Figure 36. Mower Belt T ensioner Spring Measurement (36” Models) A. Anchor Eyebolt B. Adjustment Nu[...]

34 www .SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 38. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. T ransmission Drive Belt B. Crankshaft Pulley C. T ransmission Pulleys D. Idler Pulley E. Idler Arm F . Spring G. Spring Anchor Eyebolt H. Stationary Idler Pulley I. Arrow Indicating the Front of the Machine T ransmission Drive Belt Replacemen[...]

35 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 39. Reverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment A. Reverse Speed Control Levers B. Lock Nut Reverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment The amount of pressure necessary to depress the Reverse Speed Control Levers (A, Figure 39) can be adjusted to meet the comfort needs of the operator . 1. Disengage[...]

36 www .SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Storage T emporary 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 f[...]

37 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Chart While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be per formed to allow it to continue operating properly . The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and remedi[...]

38 www .SnapperPro.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Mower T roubleshooting Continued. Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs, but mower will 1. T ransmission release lever(s) 1. Move transmission release lever(s) not drive. in “disengaged” position. to the “engaged” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt sl[...]

39 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting 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. 5. Deck is plugged with grass 5. Clean out the [...]

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 rpm Displacement 35.7 Cu. in (585 cc) Electrical[...]

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 VERTICAL SURF A CE (T[...]

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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 www .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 CHASSIS: Fuel T ank Capacity: 5.5 Gallons (20,82 L) [...]