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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.

 2.  Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one 

inch or shorter decompose more quickly than longer 

blades. Sharp mower blades cut grass cleanly and 

efficiently, preventing frayed edges which harm the 

grass.

 3.  Mow at time of day when the grass is cool and dry. 

Late afternoon or early evening often provide these ideal 

mowing conditions.

 4.  Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy dew, and never 

mulch when the grass is wet (moist grass does not 

mulch well, and clumps beneath the mower deck).

Mowing Patterns

Always start mowing on a smooth, level area.
The size and type of area to be mowed will determine the 

best mowing pattern to use. Obstructions such as trees, 

fences and buildings, and conditions such as slopes and 

grades must also be considered. 
 1.  Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly.
 2.  Where possible, change patterns occasionally to 

eliminate matting, graining or a corrugated appearance.

 3.  For a truly professional cut, mow across the lawn in one 

direction, then recut the lawn by mowing perpendicular 

to the previous cut.

Note: Always operate the engine at full throttle 

when mowing. 

If you hear the engine slowing down, you are mowing 

too fast—using a slower ground speed 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 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 Speed for Broadcasting

Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing.  If 

you hear the engine slowing down, you are mowing too 

fast—using a slower ground speed will improve the cutting 

efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting 

problems. 
ALWAYS 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.

How Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting

Mow when the grass is 3-5 inches long.  Do not cut the 

grass shorter than 2 to 2-1/2 inches.  Do not cut off more 

that 1 inch of grass in a single pass

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.

The remainder of the mowing should be done in the 
opposite direction so that the clippings are dispersed 
OUT onto the area of lawn previously cut.

Operation

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Page 1: ...odels Model Number Description Deck Style Serial Number 5900769 S50X1936 Flat Nosed All 5900853 S50XKAV1936CAL Flat Nosed All 5900734 S50XKAV1948 Flat Nosed All 5900880 S50X2036 Flat Nosed All 5900881...

Page 2: ...your confidence in the Snapper Pro brand When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual your Snapper Pro product will provide many years of dependable service This manual c...

Page 3: ...uel 23 Fuel Filter 23 Oil Filter Change 23 Lubrication 24 Check Transmission Oil Level 25 Transmission Oil Filter Change 25 Servicing the Mower Blades 26 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 28 Speed...

Page 4: ...ment you have chosen 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...

Page 5: ...mower blades These blades can pick 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...

Page 6: ...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 periodically testi...

Page 7: ...corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision 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...

Page 8: ...nd 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...

Page 9: ...prevent fires Clean up oil or fuel 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 restarti...

Page 10: ...d the safety decals The cautions and warnings are for your safety To avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit understand and follow all safety decals 1 2 2 3 3 1 2 3 4 Located by transmissions Wa...

Page 11: ...ion control handles must be locked in the NEUTRAL 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 you...

Page 12: ...mation 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 These numbers can be found in the loc...

Page 13: ...lever down to disengage the parking brake NOTE To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged Ground Speed Control Levers These levers control the ground speed of the rider The left lever contro...

Page 14: ...Valve Turning the handle to the desired position determines which tank will be supplying fuel With the handle pointing LEFT it will draw fuel from the left hand tank With the handle pointing RIGHT it...

Page 15: ...t Before leaving the operator s position for any reason engage the parking brake disengage the PTO stop the engine and remove the key To reduce fire hazard keep the engine tractor and mower free of gr...

Page 16: ...to lock the seat into position Figure 4 Checking Tire Pressure Check Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically and maintained at the levels shown in the chart Note that these pressur...

Page 17: ...ng Height Adjustment Pin B Deck Lift Foot Pedal C Deck Lift Lock lever Mowing Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin A Figure 6 controls the mower cutting height The cutting height is adj...

Page 18: ...ot 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 up until it locks into position 4 Move the throttl...

Page 19: ...e ground speed control levers inward Forward Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practic...

Page 20: ...and experienced with operating 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 th...

Page 21: ...grass Following proper mowing recommendations can improve the performance and life of your machine Height of Grass Often cutting height is a matter of personal preference Typically you should mow the...

Page 22: ...o fast using a slower ground speed 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...

Page 23: ...tions Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass is wet or if the grass is simply to high to cut Even more than normal mowing mulching requires that the grass be dry and the the appropriate...

Page 24: ...urs 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 Transmis...

Page 25: ...in hose is retained during normal operation 5 Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one 6 Briggs Stratton Models Remove the engi...

Page 26: ...le pivots seat plate pivots 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 Rem...

Page 27: ...se and remove the filter 4 Apply a film of new oil to the gasket of the new replacement filter After the oil has drained thread the new filter onto the filter base until the gasket makes contact then...

Page 28: ...3 If the cutting edges are not sharp or have nicks sharpen the blades See Sharpening the Mower Blades Figure 26 Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal CAUTION Avoid injury Mower blades are sharp Always...

Page 29: ...ower 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...

Page 30: ...o Adjust the Handle Alignment Loosen the mount bolts A Figure 32 and pivot the lever s B to align with each other To Adjust the Handle Placement Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt C Fig...

Page 31: ...2 Raise the seat plate to gain access to the parking brake components 3 Measure the distance from the top of the brake spring rod C Figure 34 to the top of the lock nut D on both sides of the unit The...

Page 32: ...the third towards the front of the machine is used to lock the rod in place Loosen the jam nut that locks against the ball joint and turn the linkage rod to adjust If the machine creeps forward turn...

Page 33: ...7 cm 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...

Page 34: ...deck is still resting on the 2 x 4 s Tighten the jam nuts See Figure 39 5 Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4 s and 1 4 spacers Slide the chains down in the slots until...

Page 35: ...e with a new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves 6 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley B Figure...

Page 36: ...etighten the jam nut D C B A Figure 42 Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length A Mower Belt Tensioner Spring B Anchor Eyebolt C Jam Nut D Adjustment Nut E Measurement E Mower Belt Idler Spring Le...

Page 37: ...emove the nut to completely release the tension WARNING STORED ENERGY DEVICE Improper release of the belt tension spring can result in personal injury Use extreme caution when removing this spring E F...

Page 38: ...o 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...

Page 39: ...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 batt...

Page 40: ...increased if it is removed put in a cool 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 o...

Page 41: ...4 If engine is hot allow it to cool then refill the fuel tank 5 Engine flooded 5 Move choke control to closed position 6 Fuse blown 6 Replace fuse 7 Battery terminals require 7 Clean the battery termi...

Page 42: ...maged Engine stalls easily with 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set to full throttle mower engaged 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Cutting height set too low 3 Cut tall grass at maximum cu...

Page 43: ...Tires are 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 tire...

Page 44: ...5821 Above Tire Size 20 x 10 00 10 Inflation Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Front Wheels Tire Size 11 x 4 00 5 S N 2013129510 Below Inflation Pressure 40 psi 2 76 bar S N 2013129511 Above Inflation Pressure...

Page 45: ...ide with a vertical tree a 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...

Page 46: ...e welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced Warranty service is available only through SNAPPER PRO Authorized Service Dealers Most warranty repairs are handled routinely bu...

Page 47: ...that it is identical in all material respects to the engine described in the manufacturer s application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the engine is originally purchased The...

Page 48: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n Operator s Manual S50X S50XT Series Zero Turn Riding Mowers BRIGGS STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC 5375 NORTH MAIN STREET MUNNSVILLE NY 13409 800 933 6175...

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