Snapper 5900550 manual

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Table of Contents 1 Operator Safety .................................................. 2 Safety Rules and Information .................................2 Safety Decals ...................................................... 8 Safety Interlock System & Safety Icons ..................9 Features & Controls .......................................[...]

2 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 operator’s manual is a way t[...]

3 Safety Rules & Information 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 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 across slopes, not[...]

4 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 disengage all drives, shutoff the e[...]

5 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[...]

6 Safety Rules & Information 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 ex[...]

7 Safety Rules & Information 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 ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. 3. [...]

8 www.SnapperPro.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 4 5 WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals f[...]

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 Checks Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if: • PTO switch is engaged,[...]

10 www.SnapperPro.com Figure 1. Identification Numbers A. Identification Tag Features and Controls Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model / serial number and engine serial numbers on the space provided for easy access. These numbers [...]

11 Ignition Switch (Manual Start Models) The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has two positions: OFF Stops the engine RUN Rotate the ignition switch to the RUN position before pulling on the starter rope to start the engine. Recoil Starter Handle (Manual Start Models) The recoil starter handle is used to start the engine. Control Fun[...]

12 www.SnapperPro.com Ignition Switch (Electric Start Models) The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three positions: OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system. RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system. START Cranks the engine for starting. NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the run positio[...]

13 Starting the Engine (Manual Start Engines) 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.[...]

14 www.SnapperPro.com 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-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality,[...]

15 Pushing the Mower By Hand 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key. 2. Locate the transmission release levers (A, Figure 7) by the rear wheels of the unit. 3. To disengage the pumps (free-wheel position), pull both transmission release levers back and out so they lock in the disengaged (free-wheel[...]

16 www.SnapperPro.com Operation Driving The Mower 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 hydrostatic transmission has an infinite number of speeds between full speed forward and reverse, with the faster speeds being achieved by movi[...]

17 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 the PTO by pulling up on the PT[...]

18 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[...]

19 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 clippings on the lawn surface. NO[...]

20 www.SnapperPro.com Regular 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 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[...]

21 Regular Maintenance Checking / Adding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (E, Figure 9). 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 Filter The fuel filter is located[...]

22 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 10 & 11 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot blocks & linkages • mower deck spindles • mower deck idler arm Not all greases are compatible. Red Grease (p/[...]

23 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 12) located on the handle bar assembly. The oil should be up to the “FULL COLD” mark (B). If the oil is below this level, proceed to step 2. 2. Be[...]

24 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 14). 2. If there are no flats on the spindle shaft, wedge a wooden block between the mower blade and t[...]

25 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 material from each end of the mower blade. 3. Keep the original bevel (A, Figure 17) when grinding. DO NOT change the mower blade bevel. 4. The mower blade should have a maximum 1/[...]

26 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Figure 20. 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 adjustment linkage rods NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surf[...]

27 Regular Maintenance (S/N: 2014523388 & Above) To Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel: There are three (3) nuts (A, Figure 22) on the linkage rod (B). The first two are to be used together to turn the rod and the third is used to lock the rod in place. 1. Loosen the jam nut that locks against the clevis. 2. Turn the linkage rod COUNTER-CLOCK[...]

28 www.SnapperPro.com Figure 23. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. First Measurement - 2-1/2” (6,35 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, and engage the parking brake. 2. Loc[...]

29 Regular Maintenance Deck Leveling Adjustment S/N: 2014523388 & Above 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar). 2. Remove the mower deck guard. 3. Adjust the mower deck height to the 4” (10,2 cm) position. 4. Place the 2 X [...]

30 www.SnapperPro.com Figure 28. 2 x 4 Locations A. 2 x 4 Blocks B. Arrow Indicating the Front of the Machine Deck Leveling Adjustment S/N: 2014523387 & Below 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar). 2. Pull the cutting height[...]

31 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 3/4” combination wrench, carefully rot[...]

32 www.SnapperPro.com Transmission Drive 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. Loosen and remove the hardware that secures the skid plate assembly (A, Figure 31) to the engine deck. Remove the skid plate [...]

33 Regular Maintenance Figure 33. Reverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment A. Reverse Speed Control Levers B. Lock Nut Reverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment (S/N: 2014522399 & Below) The amount of pressure necessary to depress the Reverse Speed Control Levers (A, Figure 33) can be adjusted to meet the comfort needs of the opera[...]

34 www.SnapperPro.com Battery Maintenance This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery. Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative [-] cable first (A, Figure 35). 2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny. 3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cabl[...]

35 Regular Maintenance Battery Service Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine the condition of the battery. When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage, which should be 12 volts. When engine is running, the voltmeter shows the voltage of the charging circuit which normally is 13 to 14 volts. A dead battery or one [...]

36 www.SnapperPro.com To Starter Switch Starting V ehicle Battery T o Gr ound To Starter Switch Dischar ged V ehicle Battery Engine Block THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGA TIVE GR OUND VEHICLES MAKE CERT AIN VEHICLES DO NO T T OUCH Jumper Cab le Jumper Cab le Figure 36. Jump Starting WARNING Any procedure other than the proceeding could result in: 1. Personal [...]

37 Regular 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 never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal habitation. Her[...]

38 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[...]

39 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 Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below. 4. [...]

40 www.SnapperPro.com 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. 5. Deck is plugged with grass 5. Clean out the [...]

41 Specifications Specifications Note: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE: 18 Gross HP† Kawasaki Manual Start Make Kawasaki Model FX541V Displacement 36.8 Cu. in (603 cc) Oil Capacity 1.8 US qt. (1,7 L) w/ Filter 19 Gross HP† Kawasaki Manual Start Make Kawasaki Model FX600V-DS01-S Dis[...]

42 www.SnapperPro.com THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fold this page along the dotted line indicated above. 2. Align the left edg e 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 [...]

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