Snapper 5900508, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC 5375 NORTH MAIN STREET MUNNSVILLE NY 13409 800 933 6175 S150XT Series Zero Turn Riding Mowers 5103012 Rev E Operator s Manual Model Description 5900514 S150XTKAV2048 48 Mower D...

Page 2: ...n to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual and operated by...

Page 3: ...ntenance Schedule 25 Service Air Filter 25 Engine Maintenance 25 Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester 25 Checking Adding Fuel 26 Fuel Filter 26 Oil Filter Change 26 Lubrication 27 Check Hydraulic Oil Level...

Page 4: ...sk a professional contact your local authorized dealer Read the Manual The operator s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURIN...

Page 5: ...up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander Be sure to clean up the area to be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you start mowing Do not operate this un...

Page 6: ...rance permits Retaining Walls Drop offs and Water Retaining walls and drop offs around steps and water are a common hazard Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards...

Page 7: ...ile operating or refueling Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel Do not add fuel indoors in an enclosed trailer garage or any...

Page 8: ...when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck TRAINING 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting If the operator s or mechanic s can n...

Page 9: ...under OPERATION 3 Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment 4 On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control 5 Travel slowly and allow extra...

Page 10: ...drain indoors 6 Keep all hardware especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep all parts in good working condition Replace all worn or damaged decals 7 Never tamper with safety devices Check their...

Page 11: ...RE FIRST TIME USE Inspect the ROLL BAR structure and mounting hardware for 1 Check to make sure the machine GVW Gross Vehicle Weight including attachments restrained payload fuel and operator is not i...

Page 12: ...he following tests it should be replaced BEFORE EACH USE Conduct the following inspections maintenance of the seat belt and retraction mechanism 1 Check for dirt or debris in the retraction mechanism...

Page 13: ...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 dealer A B...

Page 14: ...your dealer NOTE Once the engine has stopped PTO switch must be turned off parking brake must be engaged and the motion control handles must be locked in the NEUTRAL position after the operator return...

Page 15: ...RWARD speed of the associated wheel and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed Features Controls Features Controls Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function o...

Page 16: ...fuel from the left hand tank With the handle pointing RIGHT it will draw fuel from the right hand fuel tank With the handle pointing towards the operator it will shut off fuel flow to the engine Model...

Page 17: ...e width of the rear wheels of this rider This rider has a zero turning radius and the rear wheels could fall off the ramps or the rider could tip over injuring the operator or bystanders WARNING Check...

Page 18: ...Mowing Height Adjustment A Cutting Height Adjustment Pin B Deck Lift Foot Pedal C Deck Lift Lock lever A B Mowing Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin A Figure 3 control the mower cutti...

Page 19: ...ARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLL OVER Keep roll bar in the raised position and use the seat belt THERE IS NO ROLL OVER PROTECTION WHEN THE ROLL BAR IS DOWN Lower the roll bar only when n...

Page 20: ...the middle position will stop rider movement Pivot the levers outward and lock them in NEUTRAL 2 Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle u...

Page 21: ...rd Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practice If necessary top speed can be balance ad...

Page 22: ...ting the Zero Turn rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable Remember the more you practice the better your control of the Zero Turn will be Practic...

Page 23: ...tly higher Letting grass grow a bit longer especially when it is hot and dry reduces heat build up preserves needed moisture and protects the grass from heat damage and other problems However allowing...

Page 24: ...too fast use a slower ground speed Where possible make one or two passes around the outside of the area discharging the grass INTO the lawn to keep the cut grass off fences and walks Mowing Methods P...

Page 25: ...mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowings in the spring The long grass blades quick growth and often wetter conditions are more suitable for broadcasting side discharging or gras...

Page 26: ...dry place and fully charged about once a month If battery is left in unit disconnect the negative cable WARNING Never store the unit with gasoline in engine or fuel tank in a heated shelter or in enc...

Page 27: ...e Engine Oil Filter Check Replace Spark Plugs Check Replace Fuel Filter More often in hot over 85 30 C weather or dusty operating conditions Change original hydraulic oil after first 100 hours of oper...

Page 28: ...Figure 14 down through the hole D in the engine deck 3 Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil Using the appropriate tools remove the cap B from the drain hose and drain the engine...

Page 29: ...ts deck lift pivots discharge chute hinge Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings an...

Page 30: ...after first 100 hours of operation Filter Part Number 5101978X2 NOTE Removing the oil filter from the transmission will drain the oil reservoir Have a suitable container ready to catch any spilled oil...

Page 31: ...es See Sharpening the Mower Blades Regular Maintenance Figure 21 Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal Figure 22 Inspecting the Mower Blade Tips A Mower Blade Cutting Edge B Square Corner C Air Lift D...

Page 32: ...2 See Figure 25 Put the mower blade on a nail in a vise and turn the mower blade to the horizontal position 3 Check the balance of the mower blade If either end of the mower blade moves downward sharp...

Page 33: ...handle alignment as described above Speed Balancing Adjustment If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward position the top speed of each o...

Page 34: ...d Loosen the nuts from the ball joints and turn the linkage rod A to adjust If the machine creeps forward turn the rod CLOCKWISE while standing at the rear of the machine facing forward if the machine...

Page 35: ...ard or back on the neutral return rod B until the spring length equals 3 25 8 23 cm Retighten the front set collar 3 Make sure that the neutral return bushing E is seated correctly in the spring stop...

Page 36: ...sed to lock the linkage rod in place Loosen the adjustment jam nut E from the adjustment nut B 7 Turn the adjustment nut to change the length of the spring 8 Tighten the adjustment jam nut against the...

Page 37: ...e parking brake engaged measure the compressed spring length The spring should be 2 5 8 6 7 cm 1 1 16 15 cm when compressed 5 If the spring length does not equal the measurement the spring length will...

Page 38: ...the lift pivot arm and secure with the 1 2 clevis pin previously removed Tighten the jam nut against the clevis 8 Remove the blocks from under the mower deck 9 Remove the cutting height adjustment pin...

Page 39: ...nstall the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley B Figure 37 Carefully rotate the breaker bar COUNTER CLOCKWISE and install the belt on th...

Page 40: ...he correct spring length 4 Measure the coil length of the mower belt tension spring A Figure 39 The measurement should equal the measurement as designated in the chart If the measurement does not equa...

Page 41: ...e it with a new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the grooves of the crankshaft pulley D and the transaxle pulleys E 7 Reinstall the spring anchor eyebolt into the anchor tab and loosely fa...

Page 42: ...e brush until shiny 3 Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables positive red cable first A 4 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non conducting grease WARNING...

Page 43: ...nce per hour The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing WARNING Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery the gasses coming from it are highly explosive Ventilate the battery well...

Page 44: ...n the battery If ice can be seen or if the electrolyte fluid cannot be seen do not attempt to start with jumper cables as long as the battery remains frozen WARNING For your personal safety use extrem...

Page 45: ...refill the fuel tank Engine flooded Move choke control to closed position Fuse blown Replace fuse Battery terminals require cleaning Clean the battery terminals Battery discharged or dead Recharge or...

Page 46: ...lls easily with mower engaged Engine speed too slow Set to full throttle Ground speed too fast Decrease ground speed Cutting height set too low Cut tall grass at maximum cutting Discharge chute jammin...

Page 47: ...ires are not properly inflated Check and inflate the tires Blades are damaged Replace the blades Deck shell is damaged Repair or replace the deck Mower spindle is bent or loose Repair or replace the s...

Page 48: ...h SAE Society of Automotive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 05 Torque...

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Page 51: ...ro dealer Any damage or deterioration due to normal use wear and tear or environmental or natural elements or exposure Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as but not limited to filters f...

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