Snapper 5900935, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...5 NORTH MAIN STREET MUNNSVILLE NY 13409 800 933 6175 5102453 Rev B S175X Series Zero Turn Riding Mowers Model Number Description 5900935 S175XY20D52 52 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900938 S175XY24D61 61 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 2: ...Corporation Milwaukee WI USA Contact Information Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC 5375 N Main St Munnsville NY 13409 4003 800 933 6175 www SnapperPro com WARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known by 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 ...

Page 3: ... Fuel 29 Fuel Filter 30 Service Air Filter 30 Check Add Engine Oil Level 31 Change Engine Oil Filter 31 Check Hydraulic Oil Level 31 Change Hydraulic Oil Filter 32 Check Engine Coolant Level 32 Lubrication 33 Battery Maintenance 35 Servicing the Mower Blades 36 Fuse Location 38 Gearbox Maintenance 38 Troubleshooting Adjustments Repair 39 Troubleshooting the Rider 39 Troubleshooting the Mower 40 Tr...

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: ...arance 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 and hand trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer Wheels dropping over retaining walls edges ditches embankments or into water can cause rollovers which may result in serious injury death or ...

Page 7: ...hile 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 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 ...

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 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 safety signs 3 All operators and mec...

Page 9: ...r 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 distance to stop 6 Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit an...

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 proper operation regularly 8 Disengage drives lower implement set parking brake stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or re...

Page 11: ...ORE 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 in excess of the maximum weight specified on the ROLL BAR label 2 Make sure there isn t any missing damaged or loose mounting hardware 3 Make sure the ROLL BAR has been correctly and completely instal...

Page 12: ...the 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 If dirt or debris is found it should be removed 2 Check to make sure the retraction mechanism retracts easily and completely 3 Check for damage to any part of the seat belt such as nicks cuts loose s...

Page 13: ... your safety To avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit understand and follow all the safety decals 10 9 12 11 1 2 3 7 7 1 2 3 4 6 5 8 9 11 7 12 10 4 5 6 6 8 WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged and cannot be read order replacement decals from your local dealer N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 14: ...hes 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 OR Parking brake is not engaged OR Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL position Test 2 Engine SHOULD crank if PTO switch is NOT engaged AND Parki...

Page 15: ...EVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section for steering instructions Features and Controls Parking Brake DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake ENGAGE Locks the parking brake Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake Move the lever fully forward to disengage the p...

Page 16: ...er These control the cutting height of the mower deck Depress the pedal until it locks into the 6 15 2 cm position Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift lock lever Features and Controls Ignition Switch S N 2015276814 Below The ignition switch starts and stops the engine it has four positions HEAT Heats the glow plugs OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the elec...

Page 17: ...e the PTO stop the engine and remove the key To reduce fire hazard keep the engine tractor and mower free of grass 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 ...

Page 18: ...rforming maintenance on the fuel system such as changing the fuel filter or replacing a fuel system component To prime the fuel system 1 Make sure that there is fuel in the fuel tanks and that both fuel tank shut off valves A Figure 2 are open 2 Turn the key to the ON position not the start position for 10 to 15 seconds The electric fuel pump feeds fuel to the system WARNING Fuel leaked or spilled...

Page 19: ... levers are locked in the neutral position 2 Set the throttle to middle position set throttle to FULL when starting in cold weather 3 S N 2015276814 Below Turn the key to the HEAT position S N 2015276815 Above Turn the key to the HEAT RUN position Hold the key to turn the glow plug indicator light on and activate the glow plugs 4 Wait until the glow plug indicator light turns off then turn the key...

Page 20: ...RIVING 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 and BEHIND then gradually move both ground speed control...

Page 21: ...ro 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 both wheels ...

Page 22: ... by dry periods and pests Cutting 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 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 s...

Page 23: ...l cut mow across the lawn in one direction then recut the lawn by mowing perpendicular to the previous cut Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting side discharging disperses fine clippings evenly over the entire lawn Many golf courses use this method Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenly over the lawn ENGINE SPEED GROUND SP...

Page 24: ...g using a slower ground speed is vitally important for proper mulching operation HOW MUCH GRASS TO MULCH The best mulching action typically results from cutting only the top 1 2 inch to 3 4 inch of grass blade This provides short clippings which decompose properly The ideal cutting height will vary with climate time of year and quality of your lawn We recommend that you experiment with both the cu...

Page 25: ...hair pin clips A Figure 11 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 3 Lower the roll bar and reinstall the retainer pins and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the down position see insert Figure 11 To raise the roll bar 1 Pull the hair pin clips A out of the retainer pins B and remove the retainer p...

Page 26: ...horized use remove the ignition key If the unit can t be stored on a reasonable level surface chock the wheels Clean all grass and dirt from the mower If temperature is expected to drop below 35 degrees refer to Long Term Storage Item 2 Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days Before you store your unit for the off season read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section then ...

Page 27: ...tion stamped on the side wall of the tires The pressures shown provide proper traction improve cut quality and extend tire life Tire Pressure Front 25 psi 1 72 bar Rear 18 psi 1 24 bar Seat Adjustment Move the seat adjustment lever A Figure 13 to the left position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat into position A Figure 13 Seat Adjustment A Seat Adjustment Lever N o t f o ...

Page 28: ... You will need to readjust the ground speed control lever 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 of these levers can be balanced by turning the top speed adjustment bolt s B Figure 15 Only adjust the speed of the wheel that is traveling faster To R...

Page 29: ... height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height 3 Depress the deck lift foot pedal then push the lock lever C towards the right to release the lock 4 Release the deck lift foot pedal until it comes to rest against the cutting height adjustment pin Foot Pedal Adjustment The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate the operator s height for optimal comfort To adjust pedal position 1 ...

Page 30: ... Check Hydraulic Oil Every 250 Hours or Annually Change Hydraulic Oil Filter ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Check Engine Oil Level Check Engine Coolant Level Check Clean Radiator Screens Check Clean Cooling Fins Intake Every 25 Hours Check Fuel Filter Drain Water Seperator Refer to Engine Manufacturer s Owner s Manual Service Air Filter Change Oil Filter Check Replace Spark Plugs Annually Chan...

Page 31: ...ngine manufacturer s manual for specific fuel recommendations WARNING Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire To help prevent possible injury turn the ignition switch off when changing fuel filters or water separator elements Clean up fuel spills immediately Figure 18 Fill Fuel Tank A Fuel Cap A Regular Maintenance Checking Adding Fuel To add fuel 1 Remov...

Page 32: ...Close both fuel tank shut off valves See Figure 2 for location 4 Open the hood to gain access to the fuel filter The fuel filter is located in the engine compartment on the right side of the engine 5 Place an absorbant cloth below the filter to catch any spilled fuel 6 Loosen the hose clamps that secure the hoses to the fuel filter 7 Remove the hoses from the filter 8 Install the new filter in the...

Page 33: ... B Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one 5 Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil 6 Add new oil through the engine oil fill C See the engine operator s manual for specific oil recommendations D C B A Figure 20 Engine Oil Fill A Dipstick B Engine Oil Fill C Oil Filter D Oil Drain Cap 3TNM68 Models D C B A 3TNM72 Models Regular Maintenance Figure 21 Checking Hydraulic Oi...

Page 34: ...out of the system Figure 22 Change Hydraulic Oil Filter A Hydraulic Oil Filter A Check Engine Coolant Level The engine coolant level and quality should be checked before each use when the engine is cool and off The cooling system is a closed type Never open the radiator cap unless you are flushing the system Opening the radiator cap may induce air into the cooling system and may cause overheating ...

Page 35: ... 24 and screen before each use or as required depending on conditions to allow proper air flow through radiator and hydraulic oil cooler 1 Raise the seat plate 2 Lift the radiator screen B straight up to remove the screen Flush the screen with water or blow clean with air Flush the radiator core with water or blow clean with air See engine owners manual for proper radiator cleaning procedures 3 Re...

Page 36: ...d from beneath the machine through the hole in the engine cradle 2 Remove the plug and install a 1 4 28 grease fitting 3 Grease the drive shaft 4 Remove the 1 4 28 grease fitting and reinstall the plug Lubricating the Front Casters Maintenance Interval Annually 1 Remove the 1 4 28 bolt A Figure 31 screwed into the caster and install a 1 4 28 grease fitting 2 Grease the front caster 3 Remove the 1 ...

Page 37: ...0 Below Insert the floor pan so that the right locking pins go into the holes in the right side of the frame Push the floor pan to the right until it stops and then lower the floor pan into place All Models 2014696071 Above Insert the floor pan onto the machine and install the two hair pins with lanyards E from the floor pan retention pins F 2 CE Models Only Reinstall and tighten the floor pan ret...

Page 38: ...njury 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 object stop the engi...

Page 39: ... 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 40: ...plug Changing Gearbox Oil NOTE The gearbox lubricant should be changed after the first 100 hrs or 30 days of operation then after 500 hours or 12 months 1 Remove the mower deck drive belt see MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL REPLACEMENT for instructions 2 Rotate the the mower deck drive pulley on the gearbox so the drain plug is aligned with the opening between the pulley spokes 3 Place a container under ...

Page 41: ...the fuel tanks Prime the fuel system 4 Motion Control Handles not 4 Lock handles in neutral position locked in neutral position 5 Operator not in seat 5 Assume operator s position in seat 6 Glow plugs not pre heated 6 Pre heat glow plugs 7 Fuse blown 7 Replace fuse 8 Battery terminals require 8 Clean the battery terminals cleaning 9 Battery discharged or dead 9 Recharge or replace 10 Wiring loose ...

Page 42: ...ight set too low 3 Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass 4 Discharge chute jamming 4 Cut grass with discharge pointing toward with cut grass previously cut area Excessive mower vibration 1 Blade mounting bolts are loose 1 Tighten to 70 ft lbs 94 N m 2 Mower blades arbors 2 Check and replace as necessary or pulleys are bent 3 Mower blades are out 3 Remove sharpen and balance bl...

Page 43: ...eck correctly 2 Tires are not properly inflated 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Blades are damaged 3 Replace the blades 4 Deck shell is damaged 4 Repair or replace the deck 5 Mower spindle is bent or loose 5 Repair or replace the spindle 6 Blades are installed incorrectly 6 Reinstall the blades correctly Uneven Cutting 1 Deck is not leveled correctly 1 Level the deck correctly 2 Blades are dull or...

Page 44: ... the ball joint when neutral is achieved NOTE This adjustment should not be performed while the machine is running It may take several attempts to achieved neutral depending upon how much the machine creeps Return to Neutral Adjustment To determine if it 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...

Page 45: ...ring is not within this range release the parking brake and turn the adjustment nut B to compress or release the spring 6 Engage the parking brake and remeasure the spring 7 Position the set collar C 1 4 0 25 cm away from the parking brake bracket D and tighten If this does not correct the braking problem see your dealer CAUTION Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 1 1 8 2 9 cm when compres...

Page 46: ...position Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the mower deck 5 To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position push the pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the height adjustment pin in the 3 7 6 cm position to hold in place 6 Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are slack Refer to Figure 45 7 See Figure 46 To adjust the lift rod timing adjust the 5 8 h...

Page 47: ...s being vertical See Figure 47 4 Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4 s Tighten the jam nuts See Figure 48 5 Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4 s Slide the chains down in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts See Figure 48 6 Remove all 2 x 4 blocks from under the mower deck 7 See Figure ...

Page 48: ...sition the outside mower blades so that they face front to back 3 Re 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 the process for the other side of the machine 4 Once the back measurement equals 4 10 2 cm re tighten the jam nut Troubleshooting Adjustment Repair Figure 50 Fine Adjustment...

Page 49: ...al away from the drive shaft spindle D and pivot out of the way 7 Remove the old belt E and replace with a new one Install the belt on the left pump drive pulley and the drive shaft spindle pulley Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figure 53 8 Using the two 2 drive shaft collar bolts A reinstall the drive shaft universal joint to the drive shaft spindle A B Figure 52 Remov...

Page 50: ...ew belt Idler Arm Spring Adjustment 1 Measure the coil length of the idler arm spring A Figure 54 as shown in Figure 54 The measurement should equal 3 5 16 8 4 cm 2 If the measurement does not equal 3 5 16 8 4 cm loosen the jam nut B and turn the nylock flange nut C Turn the nylock flange nut CLOCKWISE to increase the length of the measurement Turn the nylock flange nut COUNTER CLOCKWISE to decrea...

Page 51: ...lutch E and the idler pulley F Carefully rotate the breaker bar CLOCKWISE and install the pulley on the gearbox pulley D Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 9 Reinstall the PTO clutch bolt B 10 Reconnect the PTO clutch wire harness G 11 Close the hood and secure with hood latches 12 Run the mower under no load condition for about 5 minutes to break in the new belt Idler Arm Spring Adj...

Page 52: ...gure 57 5 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley B Figure 56 Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter clockwise and install the belt on the stationary idler pulley B Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 6 Run the mower under no load condition for about 5 minutes to break in the new belt To avoid damaging belts DO ...

Page 53: ...ture Gauge Deck Shut Down Module This unit is equipped with a deck shut down module that will automatically shut down the mower deck if the engine looses oil pressure or begins to overheat What to do if the deck shuts down during operation Immediately check your dash panel to see if the oil pressure indicator lamp A Figure 59 is lit or the water temperature gauge B is reading a high temperature If...

Page 54: ... 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 during charging freely at low charging rate and less than 0 003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Jump starting is not recommended However if it ...

Page 55: ...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 extreme care 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 fabri...

Page 56: ...pacity 11 Gallons 41 6 L Total Rear Wheels Tire Size 22 x 10 00 10 52 Deck Tire Size 22 x 11 00 10 61 Deck Inflation Pressure 18 psi 1 24 bar Front Wheels Tire Size 13 x 5 00 6 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar TRANSMISSIONS S N 2014390038 Below Hydro Gear HGM 12E 3131 PG 3H S N 2014390039 Above Hydro Gear TF0240LS081AAKZ RH PG 3H Hydro Gear TF0240LS080AAKZ LH PG 3H Type Pump and Wheel Motor Hydr...

Page 57: ...ne 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 58: ...Notes N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...Operator s Manual BRIGGS STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC 5375 NORTH MAIN STREET MUNNSVILLE NY 13409 800 933 6175 S175X Series Zero Turn Riding Mowers N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...