Snapper 5900700 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Table of Contents
1
Safety
Controls
Operation
Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications
Operator Safety .....................................................2
Safety Rules and Information ...........................................2
Safety Decals....................................................................8
Safety Interlock System....................................................9
Features & Controls ..............................................10
Identification Numbers ...................................................10
Control Functions ...........................................................11
Operation...........................................................13
General ...........................................................................13
Checks Before Starting ...................................................13
Checking Tire Pressures.................................................14
Pushing the Unit by Hand...............................................14
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................15
Starting the Engine .........................................................17
Stopping the Mower .......................................................17
Driving the Mower..........................................................18
Mowing...........................................................................20
Mowing Recommendations............................................20
Mowing Methods............................................................21
Attaching a Trailer...........................................................22
Regular Maintenance ............................................23
Maintenance Schedule....................................................23
Checking/Adding Fuel .....................................................24
Fuel Filter........................................................................24
Oil & Filter Change..........................................................24
Lubrication......................................................................25
Check / Fill Transmission Oil...........................................26
Transmission Oil Filter Change .......................................26
Servicing the Mower Blades ...........................................27
Neutral Adjustment.........................................................29
Speed Balancing Adjustment..........................................29
Parking Brake Adjustment ..............................................30
Deck Leveling Adjustment ..............................................31
Mower Belt Replacement................................................32
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement ............................34
Reverse Speed Control Levers Adjustment ....................35
Storage ...........................................................................36
Starting After Long Term Storage...................................36
Troubleshooting ...................................................37
Troubleshooting the Mower............................................37
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck...................................38
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems..................39
Specifications......................................................40
Slope Identification Guide.......................................41
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen
from the operating position.