Snapper 5901208 manual

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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 Safety Alert Symbol & Signal Words ............[...]

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[...]

11 Operator Safety Safety Decal Locations 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. WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local deal[...]

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 Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever These control the cutting height of the mower deck. Depress the pedal until it locks into the 5” (12,7 cm) position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift lock lever. Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back. M[...]

14 www.SnapperPro.com Features and Controls Choke Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push to knob DOWN to open the choke. Hour Meter The hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO has been engaged. The hour meter has a self contai[...]

15 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 area without mowing to become accustomed to the unit. Operation W[...]

16 www.SnapperPro.com Operation Figure 2. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Lever Seat Adjustment See Figure 2. 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. Figure 1. Checking Tire Pressure Check Tire Pressures Tire pressure shoul[...]

17 Operation Figure 5. 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 5) 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)[...]

18 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[...]

19 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 shown and becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and[...]

20 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[...]

21 Operation 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 pullin[...]

22 www.SnapperPro.com Operation The remainder of the mowing should be done in the opposite direction so that the clippings are dispersed OUT onto the area of lawn previously cut. 3. Mow at time of day when the grass is cool and dry. Late afternoon or early evening often provide these ideal mowing conditions. 4. Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy[...]

23 Operation Attaching A Trailer The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91 kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 13) 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 gr[...]

24 www.SnapperPro.com Operation 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 habita[...]

25 Regular Maintenance 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. UNIT MAINTENANCE Bef ore Each Use Check Safety Interlock S y[...]

26 www.SnapperPro.com 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. 4. Repeat process for oth[...]

27 Regular Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 15 through 18 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 [...]

28 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Figure 20. Integrated Transmission A. Hydraulic Oil Filter B. O-Ring C. Filter Cover Figure 19. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir B. Reservoir Cap A B Check Hydraulic Oil Level Oil Type: SAE 20W-50 motor oil 1. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. The oil should be up to the “F[...]

29 Servicing the Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blades 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 21). 2. If there are no flats on the spindle shaft, wedge a wooden block between the mower blade and the mower deck housing to keep the mowe[...]

30 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Figure 26. 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 24. Sharpening the Mower Blade A. Mower Blade Bevel B. Mower Blade Cutting Edge Figure 25. Balancing the Mower Blade [...]

31 Regular Maintenance 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 27) and pivot the lever[...]

32 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Neutral Adjustment If the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL, then it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rod. NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the eng[...]

33 Regular Maintenance Return-to-Neutral Adjustment To determine if 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 le[...]

34 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Parking Brake Adjustment S/N: 2014999629 & Below: 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake. 2. Locate the brake springs (A, Figure 31) underneath the rear of the machine. 3. With the parking brake engaged, measure the compressed[...]

35 Figure 32. Parking Brake Adjustment (RH Side Shown) A. Brake Linkage Bar B. Adjustment Nut C. Rear Bumper Bar D. Linkage Tab E. Adjustment Jam Nut F. Clevis Jam Nut G. Clevis H. Set Collar I. Brake Shaft J. Brake Spring C D A 1/8” (0,32 cm) 2-5/8” (6,7 cm) I H G J B E F S/N: 2014999630 & Above: Adjusting the Cable Placement 1. Disengage [...]

36 www.SnapperPro.com 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 ignition key. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1.03 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1.72 bar). 2. To check the lift rod timing, measure and record the distance between the lift[...]

37 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 and remove the mower deck guards. 3. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the square h[...]

38 www.SnapperPro.com Figure 39. Mower Belt Idler Spring Length A. Mower Belt Tensioner Spring B. Anchor Eyebolt C. Jam Nut D. Adjustment Nut A D C B 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 t[...]

39 FRONT 5-1/2” (14 cm) 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. Remove the PTO drive belt (see Mower Belt Replacement for removal instructions). 3. Remove the hardware that secures the [...]

40 www.SnapperPro.com Figure 41. 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 41). 2. Clean the bat[...]

41 Regular 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 circuit which normally is 13 to 14 volts. A dead battery or one too weak to star[...]

42 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance 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 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 injury[...]

43 WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and the parking brake engaged. Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the plug before beginning the maintenance, to prevent accidental starting of the engine. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting[...]

44 www.SnapperPro.com Troubleshooting the Rider continued. Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs but rider will not drive. Hydraulic release valve(s) in “open” position. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. Belt is broken. See Drive Belt Replacement. Drive belt slips. See problem and cause below. Brake is not fully released. See authorized service deal[...]

45 Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Problem Cause Remedy Streaking Blades are not sharp. Sharpen your blades. Blades are worn down too far. Replace your blades. Engine speed is too slow. Always mow at FULL throttle. Ground speed is too fast. Slow down. Deck is plugged with grass. Clean out the mower. Not overlapping cutting rows enough. Over[...]

46 www.SnapperPro.com Specifications Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE 20 Gross HP† Kawasaki (Product Model: 5900514) Make Kawasaki Model FX600V-AS02-S Displacement 36.8 Cu. in (603 cc) Electrical System 12 volt, 15 amp alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 1.8[...]

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