Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5900697 Snapper
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5101094 Revision A Rev . Date: 10/2007 TP 100-7334-A-M1-SP Briggs & Stratton Y ard Power Products Group 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 S150X Series Zero-T urn Riding Mowe.
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.
T able of Contents 1 Safety Controls Operation Maintenance T roubleshooting Specifications Operator Safety .....................................................2 Safety Rules and Information ...........................................2 Safety Decals .
2 www .SnapperPro.com Safety Operator Safety OPERA TING 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.
3 Safety Operator Safety SLOPE OPERA TION 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 .
4 www .SnapperPro.com Safety 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.
5 Safety 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.
6 www .SnapperPro.com 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.
7 Safety Operator Safety 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.
8 www .SnapperPro.com Safety Operator Safety SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE T o 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.
9 Safety Operator Safety 27. Models equipped with an engine radiator: WARNING: Stored energy device. T o prevent serious bodily injur y from hot coolant or steam blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is running. Stop the engine and wait until it is cool.
10 www .SnapperPro.com Safety INSPECT BUCKLE & LA TCH INSPECT WEBBING Operator Safety W ARNING Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death.
Safety 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.
12 www .SnapperPro.com 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.
13 Safety Operator Safety Identification Numbers 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.
14 www .SnapperPro.com 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.
Fuel T ank Cap T o remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Fuel Level Gauge Displays the fuel level in the tank. Features & Controls 15 Controls Parking Brake DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake. ENGAGE Locks the parking brake. Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake.
16 www .SnapperPro.com 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.
Operation 17 Operation 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.
18 www .SnapperPro.com Operation Operation Foot Pedal Adjustment The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate the operator’ s height for optimal comfort. T o adjust pedal position: 1. Remove the foot pedal (A, Figure 7) from the pedal mount tab (B).
19 Operation 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 T o Lower the Roll Bar: 1.
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.
21 Operation Operation Zero T urn Driving Practice The lever controls of the Zero T urn 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.
Executing an End-Of-Row Zero T urn Y our Zero T urn 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.
23 Operation 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 ).
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.
25 Operation Operation Figure 19. T railer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip Attaching A T railer 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).
Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower . 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 .
27 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Checking / Adding Fuel T o 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.
28 www .SnapperPro.com 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.
29 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 26. Battery Compartment A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir B. Hydraulic Oil Filter Figure 25. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A.
30 www .SnapperPro.com 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 27).
31 Maintenance Regular Maintenance 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 .
32 www .SnapperPro.com 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.
33 Maintenance Regular Maintenance 2" - 2-1/8" (5,0 - 5,4cm) 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.
34 www .SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Maintenance Figure 37. Neutral Retur n Spring Adjustment A. Rear Set Collar B. Neutral Retur n Rod C . Neutral Return Spr ing D .
35 Regular Maintenance Maintenance Figure 38. Check Lift Rod Timing Figure 39. Adjust Lift Rod Timing Figure 40. 2 x 4 Locations Figure 41. Hanger Chain Adjustment 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 .
36 www .SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Maintenance Figure 43. Mower PTO Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PTO Drive Belt C. Spring-loaded Idler Pulley D. Stationary Idler Pulley B A Figure 42. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley B Mower Belt Replacement 1.
37 Regular Maintenance Maintenance 8 3/8” (21,2 cm) Figure 44. 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.
38 www .SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Maintenance Figure 45. Battery Compartment A. Positive (+) Cable & T erminal B. Negative (-) Cable & T erminal Battery Maintenance NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery . Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1.
39 Regular Maintenance Maintenance Battery Ser vice 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.
40 www .SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance 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 G.
41 Regular Maintenance Maintenance Storage T emporar y 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.
42 www .SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Maintenance 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 .
43 Maintenance T roubleshooting Rider T roubleshooting Continued. Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. T urn valve(s) clockwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement.
44 www .SnapperPro.com 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.
45 ENGINE: 21 HP Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH641V Horsepower 21 @ 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 23 HP Kohler Make Kohler Model CV23S Horsepower 23 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 41.
Thank you f or purchasing Ferris commercial mowing equipment. Please take a f ew minutes to read this limited w arranty information. It contains all the information you will need to ha ve your F erris mower repaired in the unlikely e vent that a breakdo wn covered b y this limited warranty should occur .
Briggs & Stratton Y ard Power Products Group 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 www .SnapperPro.com ENGINE: 21 HP Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH641V Oil Capacity 2.0 US pt. ( 1.9 L) w/ Filter 23 HP Kohler Make Kohler Model CV23S Oil Capacity 2.
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