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5101098

Revision IR

Rev. Date: 12/2007

TP 100-7362-IR-M5-SP

Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group

5375 North Main Street
Munnsville, NY 13409
800-933-6175

S50X Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Model Number:

Description

5900683

S50XKAV1936, 19HP Kawasaki, 36” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900709

S50XBS2648, 26HP Briggs & Stratton, 48” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900734

S50XKAV1948, 19HP Kawasaki, 48” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Summary of Contents for 5900683, 5900709, 5900734

Page 1: ...Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 S50X Series Zero Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR S MANUAL Model Number Description 5900683 S50XKAV1936 19HP Kawasaki 36 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900709 S50XBS2648...

Page 2: ...ined professionals for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose It is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to sta...

Page 3: ...nce Schedule 22 Checking Adding Fuel 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...

Page 4: ...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 unit as well...

Page 5: ...hese 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 start mowing D...

Page 6: ...nit Keep the unit free of grass leaves and excess oil Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual especially periodically testing the safety system 4 www SnapperPro com Safety...

Page 7: ...her objects that may obscure vision 24 To reduce fire hazard keep unit free of grass leaves excess oil Do not stop or park over dry leaves grass or combustible materials 25 The engine in this unit is...

Page 8: ...UIPMENT RIDE ON UNITS 1 Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point 2 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for weight limi...

Page 9: ...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 restarting 12 Park mac...

Page 10: ...important information 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 res...

Page 11: ...d 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 your authorized dealer Under no circ...

Page 12: ...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 locations...

Page 13: ...ulling 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 proper steering i...

Page 14: ...e Deck Lift Pedal Cutting Height Adjustment Pin Deck Lift Lock Lever These control the cutting height of the mower deck Depress the pedal until it locks into the 4 1 2 11 47 cm position Place the adju...

Page 15: ...he parking brake disengage 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 dr...

Page 16: ...the lever to lock the seat into position Tire Pressure Front 40 psi 2 76 bar Rear 15 psi 1 03 bar Figure 4 Checking Tire Pressure Check Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically and...

Page 17: ...Tab C Pedal Mount Hardware D Optional Position D C Figure 6 Mowing Height Adjustment A Cutting Height Adjustment Pin B Deck Lift Foot Pedal C Deck Lift Lock lever A B Mowing Height Adjustment The cutt...

Page 18: ...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 throttle control to...

Page 19: ...d 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 practice If necessar...

Page 20: ...ced 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 the Zero Turn w...

Page 21: ...ng 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 grass when it...

Page 22: ...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 cutt...

Page 23: ...g 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 amount is cu...

Page 24: ...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 Tir...

Page 25: ...hose A and drain the engine oil into the pan 4 After draining replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil Route the oil drain towards the front of the machine facing so the oil drain hose is retained...

Page 26: ...at 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 Remember to wip...

Page 27: ...e 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 tighten 3 4...

Page 28: ...ting 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 wear gloves...

Page 29: ...s 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 ea...

Page 30: ...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 adjustm...

Page 31: ...ccess 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 measurement should be 50 1 27 c...

Page 32: ...e three jam nuts A Figure 35 on the linkage rod B The first two are used together to turn the rod and the third towards the front of the machine is used to lock the rod in place Loosen the jam nut tha...

Page 33: ...clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots or counterclockwise to lengthen the distance between the rod pivots Reinstall the clevis on the lift pivot arm and secure with the 1 2 clevis p...

Page 34: ...idler pulley B Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 5 Loosen the hardware that secures the stationary idler pulley and the chevron belt idler pulley B C to the cutter deck and slide both...

Page 35: ...operly seated in the chevron of the sprocket 10 Carefully rotate the breaker bar CLOCKWISE and install the deck drive belt on the stationary idler pulley D Figure 41 Carefully release the tension on t...

Page 36: ...m 4 Slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary idler pulley B Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 5 Remove the old belt and replace with a new one Make sure the V side of the be...

Page 37: ...t 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 G A B C 5 R...

Page 38: ...battery terminals and cable ends with a wire 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 petr...

Page 39: ...ific 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...

Page 40: ...examine all fill vents on 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 pe...

Page 41: ...moved 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 or fuel tank in a heate...

Page 42: ...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 termin...

Page 43: ...r for repair or damaged 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 g...

Page 44: ...evel the deck 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 i...

Page 45: ...ons are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE S...

Page 46: ...r 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 B...

Page 47: ...rized Ferris 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...

Page 48: ...Fuel Tank Capacity 8 Gallons 30 3 L Rear Wheels Tire Size 20 x 7 00 10 36 Model Tire Size 20 x 8 00 10 48 Model Inflation Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Front Wheels Tire Size 11 x 4 00 5 Inflation Pressur...

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