Snapper 5900551, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...5375 NORTH MAIN STREET MUNNSVILLE NY 13409 800 933 6175 5102230 Rev B Model Number Description 5900859 S75XKAV2652 52 Cut Compact Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900918 S75XKAV2252 52 Cut Compact Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900551 S75XKAV2352 52 Cut Compact Zero Turn Riding Mower N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 2: ...many years of dependable service This manual contains safety information 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 trained professionals for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose It is important that you ...

Page 3: ...aulic System 24 Lubrication 25 Servicing the Mower Blades 26 Seat Height Adjustment 28 Neutral Adjustment 28 Speed Balancing Adjustment 29 Parking Brake Adjustment 30 Suspension Adjustment 32 Mowing Height Adjustment 33 Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment 34 Deck Leveling Adjustment 35 PTO Drive Belt Replacement 36 Mower Deck Drive Belt 37 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 38 Fuse Locations 39 Bat...

Page 4: ...ask 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 DURING operation Safe operating techniques an explanation of the product s features and controls and maintenance information is included to help you get the most out of your equipment investment Be sure t...

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 unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard deflector in place Also do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running If someone does enter the area shut the unit off immediately u...

Page 6: ...any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit Keep the unit free of grass leaves and excess oil Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual especially p...

Page 7: ... of grass leaves excess oil Do not stop or park over dry leaves grass or combustible materials 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 not read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them 2 Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safe...

Page 8: ...an occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult 2 Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area 3 Before and during reverse operation look behind and ...

Page 9: ... spillage 10 Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame 11 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting 12 Park machine on level ground Never allow untrained personnel to service machine 13 Use jack stands to support components when required 14 Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy 15 Disconnect battery or remo...

Page 10: ...while you are operating your unit All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed The information is for your safety and it is important The safety decals below are on your rider and mower If any of these decals are lost or damaged replace them at once See yo...

Page 11: ...L position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system Safety Icons The alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury A signal word DA...

Page 12: ...ion you MUST have these numbers Record your part number serial number and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access These numbers can be found in the locations shown NOTE For location of engine identification numbers refer to the engine owner s manual Features and Controls Identification Numbers USA Models N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 13: ... to close the choke Push to knob DOWN to open the choke Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap turn counterclockwise Deck Transport Adjustment Handle Cutting Height Adjustment Handle Deck Lift Lock Lever These control the cutting height of the mower deck Cutting Height Adjustment Handle Turn the cutting height adjustment handle CLOCKWISE to raise the cutting height of the mower COUNTER CLOCKWISE to lower...

Page 14: ...eel and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the OPERATION section for steering instructions Hour Meter The hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO has been engaged The hour meter has a self contained power source so the total hours are always visible Parking Brake DISEN...

Page 15: ...ass leaves and excess grease Do not stop or park tractor over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills WARNING Never operate on slopes greater than 15 Select slow ground sp...

Page 16: ...y simply turning the ignition switch to STOP Use this method only in emergency situations For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER Stopping the Rider 1 Releasing the ground speed control levers so they can return to the NEUTRAL position will stop rider movement 2 Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle...

Page 17: ...ing Forward 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 adjusted see the Speed Balancing Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this manual Reverse Travel Practice LOOK DOWN BEHIND then gradually move both ground speed control levers...

Page 18: ...ating 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 Practice Turning Around a Corner While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back toward neutral Repeat several times NOTE To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread it is best to keep ...

Page 19: ...ting too short is often more damaging than allowing the grass to be slightly 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 grass to grow too high can cause thin turf and additional problems Cutting off too much at one time shocks the plant s growth ...

Page 20: ...will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems Use an appropriate ground speed for the thickness and height of the grass you are cutting 3rd gear or slower for manual gear models If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast use a slower ground speed Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting or side discharging disperses fine cli...

Page 21: ...or grass bagging operation ENGINE SPEED GROUND SPEED FOR BROADCASTING Use full engine throttle matched with a slow ground speed so that clippings will be finely cut Ground speed while mulching should be HALF of the speed that would be used when broadcasting side discharging under similar conditions Since mulching requires more horsepower than broadcasting using a slower ground speed is vitally imp...

Page 22: ...t or grass from cylinder head cooling fins engine housing and air cleaner element 6 Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with plastic or other waterproof material to keep out moisture dirt and insects 7 Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the LUBRICATION section 8 Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged 9 Be sure the batte...

Page 23: ...ry 250 Hours Spring Fall Check Safety Interlock System Check Rider Brakes Check Mower Blade Stopping Time RIDER MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Every 250 Hours Spring Fall Check Rider Mower for loose hardware Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades Lubricate Rider Mower Clean Battery Cables Check Tire Pressure Check Hydraulic Oil Change Hydraulic Oil Filter E...

Page 24: ...ice Air Filter Refer to engine manufacturer s owners manual Check Replace Spark Plugs Refer to engine manufacturer s owners manual WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills Do not remove fuel filter when eng...

Page 25: ...d drain the engine oil 4 After draining replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil Reposition the oil drain hose so that is curved away from the engine and in front of the left hydraulic pump 5 Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter B Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one 6 Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil 7 Add new oil through the engine oil ...

Page 26: ...filter base will drain the oil reservoir Have a suitable container ready to catch any spilled oil It is recommended that this be a dealer only service item 1 Locate the transmission oil filter C 2 Lubricate the new filter base with a few drops of transmission oil Fill the filter half full of oil 3 Clean the area around the filter base and remove the filter Do NOT drain the hydraulic system oil 4 T...

Page 27: ... contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication Lubricating the Front Casters NOTE Front casters should be lubricated annually 1 Remove the 1 4 28 bolt A Figure 16 screwed into the caster and install a 1 4 28 grease fitting 2 Grease the front caster 3 Remove the 1 4 28 grease fitting and rein...

Page 28: ...ADES CAUTION Avoid injury Mower blades are sharp Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades DANGER Avoid injury A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the mower blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the mower blade every 25 hours or at least once a year If the mower blade hits a solid ...

Page 29: ... in a vise and turn the blade to the horizontal position 3 Check the balance of the mower blade If either end of the mower blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the mower blade is balanced See SHARPENING THE MOWER BLADES for proper sharpening instructions 4 Repeat the process until the mower blade remains in the horizontal position Reinstalling the Mower Blades 1 Reinstall each mower bl...

Page 30: ...e machine on a flat level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine 2 Loosen the jam nut A Figure 28 3 Turn the linkage rod adjuster B to adjust the neutral of the machine If the machine creeps forward turn the linkage rod adjuster CLOCKWISE If the machine creeps backwards turn the linkage rod adjuster COUNTER CLOCKWISE 4 Retighten the jam ...

Page 31: ... jam nuts A on the speed adjustment rod for the wheel that is travelling faster 3 Turn the speed adjustment rod COUNTER CLOCKWISE to reduce the speed of the wheel 4 Retighten the jam nuts when the adjustment is complete To reduce the reverse speed of the faster wheel 1 Loosen the securing nut A Figure 30 2 Turn the top speed adjustment bolt B COUNTER CLOCKWISE to reduce the speed 3 Retighten the s...

Page 32: ... the range selector plate C 7 Pivot the range selector plate towards the front of the machine as far as you can and insert the range selector hardware in the nearest hole 8 With the parking brake disengaged attempt to pull the brake hub D off of the unit If their is resistance when you remove the brake hub from the unit continue with step 9 If their is no resistance when you remove the brake hub o...

Page 33: ...he back of the parking brake bracket C 6 Turn the adjustment nut D to compress or release the spring 7 Engage the parking brake and re measure the spring Continue this process until the compressed spring length measures 2 3 8 6 cm 8 Position the set collar 1 4 64 cm away from the parking brake bracket and tighten If this does not correct the braking problem see your authorized dealer Figure 32 Par...

Page 34: ... the machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the parking brake 2 See Figure 33 Using the supplied spanner wrench P N 5022853 insert the tip of the wrench into the notch in the pre load adjuster While holding the wrench with both hands turn CLOCKWISE to decrease the pre load turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE to increase the pre load To adjust the upper mounting position 1 ...

Page 35: ...LOCKWISE Raising the Mower Deck for Transport To raise the mower deck for transport pull the deck transport adjustment handle A Figure 34 backwards and up until it latches into place To lower the mower deck to the operating position release the deck lift lock lever B and slowly lower the deck transport adjustment handle forward and down Figure 34 Mowing Height Adjustment A Cutting Height Adjustmen...

Page 36: ...til all of the hanger chains are slack See Figure 36 6 Refer to Figure 37 To adjust the lift rod loosen the jam nut on the front ball joint then remove the 1 2 hardware fastening the ball joint to the lift pivot arm Turn the ball joint CLOCKWISE to shorten the distance between the rod pivots or COUNTER CLOCKWISE to lengthen the distance between the rod pivots Reinstall the ball joint on the lift p...

Page 37: ...he mower 7 See Figure 40 Position the outside mower blades so they face front to back 8 Measure from the front tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground Measure from the rear tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground Repeat this process for the other side of the machine Both measurements should be 4 10 2 cm Deck Lift Assist Spring The deck lift assist springs A Figure 41 are ...

Page 38: ...idler arm 5 Slide the PTO drive belt over the edge of the left spindle pulley B Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 6 Remove the old belt and replace with a new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves 7 Install the PTO drive belt A Figure 43 on the PTO clutch pulley B the front idler pulley C and the idler arm pulley D Carefully rotate the breaker bar CLOCKWISE...

Page 39: ...spring loaded idler pulley C and all of the spindle pulleys D except for the left spindle pulley E Carefully rotate the breaker bar COUNTER CLOCKWISE and install the belt on the left spindle pulley Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 9 Reinstall the PTO drive belt see PTO DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT for re installation instructions 10 Reinstall the mower deck guards Figure 45 Mower Deck Be...

Page 40: ...unting Tab 11 Run the mower under no load condition for about 5 minutes to break in the new belt Checking the Deck Drive Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 1 Set the mower deck at its middle cutting height 2 Measure the coil to coil length of the deck drive belt tensioner spring A Figure 47 It should measure 7 1 4 18 42 cm If it does not perform the Adjusting the Deck Drive Belt Idler Tensioner Sp...

Page 41: ...d replace it with a new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the grooves of the pump drive pulleys C and the crankshaft pulley D See Figure 47 for proper belt routing 8 Reinstall the spring anchor eyebolt into the anchor tab E and loosely fasten the nut Adjust the anchor eyebolt until a measurement of 7 17 8 cm is achieved on the spring coils F Tighten the nuts 9 Reinstall the PTO clutch B...

Page 42: ...e on the battery 1 Unscrew the three 3 wing bolts B that secure the tank to the unit 2 Remove the tank from the unit Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1 Disconnect the cables from the battery negative black cable first A Figure 52 2 Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny 3 Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables positive red cable first 4 Coat the cabl...

Page 43: ...the mower deck out from underneath the unit Installing the Mower Deck 1 Park the machine on a flat level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Turn the front wheels of the mower so they face side to side instead of front to back and slide the mower deck underneath the unit 3 Place blocking underneath the mower ...

Page 44: ...least 60 F The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged but not over charged is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once per hour The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0 003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period Jump Starting with Auxillary Booster Battery Jump starting is not recommended However...

Page 45: ...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 extreme caution when jump starting Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark battery action generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Do not allow battery acid to contact skin eyes fabric...

Page 46: ...tery terminals 7 Recharge or replace 8 Visually check wiring replace broken or frayed wires Tighten loose connections 9 Repair or replace See authorized dealer 10 Replace as needed See authorized service dealer 11 Clean and gap or replace See engine manual 12 Drain fuel replace with fresh fuel 13 Drain fuel replace with fresh fuel Engine starts hard or runs poorly 1 Fuel mixture too rich 2 Spark p...

Page 47: ...r Engine stalls easily with mower engaged 1 Engine speed too slow 2 Ground speed too fast 3 Cutting height set too low 4 Discharge chute jamming with cut grass 1 Set to full throttle 2 Decrease ground speed 3 Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass 4 Cut grass with discharge pointing towards previously cut grass Excessive mower vibration 1 Blade mounting bolts are loose 2 Mower ...

Page 48: ... not properly inflated 3 Blades are damaged 4 Deck shell is damaged 5 Mower spindle is bent or loose 6 Blades are installed incorrectly 1 Level the deck correctly 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Replace the blades 4 Repair or replace the deck 5 Repair or replace the spindle 6 Reinstall the blades correctly Uneven Cutting 1 Deck is not leveled correctly 2 Blades are dull or worn 3 Blades are damage...

Page 49: ...n 726 cc Electrical System 12 volt 15 amp alternator Battery 340 cca Oil Capacity 2 2 US qt 2 1 L w filter Power Ratings All power levels are stated gross horsepower per SAE J2723 as rated by Kawasaki and tested per the SAE J1995 test standard The gross power curves and more information can be viewed at www kawasaki criticalpower com CHASSIS Fuel Tank Capacity 5 2 gallons 19 7 L Drive Tire Size 22...

Page 50: ... power line pole a fence post or any vertical structure 3 Compare the angle of the fold with the angle of the hill SLOPE INDENTIFICATION GUIDE ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE TREE POLE FENCE POST BUILDING ETC COMPARE THE ANGLE OF THE FOLD TO THE ANGLE OF THE SLOPE 2 3 T H I S I S A 1 0 D E G R E E S L O P E FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED LINE 1 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

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 fuel lubricants tune up parts and adjustments Claims arising due to failure to follow Snapper Pro written instructions or improper storage or maintenance Any repairs necessary due to use of parts acces...

Page 52: ...Operator s Manual S75X Series Compact Zero Turn Riding Mower BRIGGS STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC 5375 NORTH MAIN STREET MUNNSVILLE NY 13409 800 933 6175 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...