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5101951

Revision D

Rev. Date: 06/2010

TP 100-7425-D-M2-SP

Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group

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

S200X Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Model Number: 

Description

 5900824 

 

 S200XKAV2561, 25HP Kawasaki, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

 5900825 

 

 S200XKOH2761, 27HP Kohler, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

 5900826 

 

 S200XKAV2761, 27HP Kawasaki, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

 5900827 

 

 S200XKAV2561 CAL, 25HP Kawasaki, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

 5900828 

 

 S200XBV3261, 32HP Briggs & Stratton, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

 5900874 

 

 S200XKAV2761 S/S CAL, 27HP Kawasaki, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

 5900882 

 

 S200XKAV2661, 26HP Kawasaki, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

 5900861 

 

 S200XBV2861, 28HP Briggs & Stratton, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

 5900901 

 

 S200ZBV3261 CAL, 32HP Briggs & Stratton, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

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Summary of Contents for S200XBV3261

Page 1: ... Turn Riding Mower 5900826 S200XKAV2761 27HP Kawasaki 61 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900827 S200XKAV2561 CAL 25HP Kawasaki 61 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900828 S200XBV3261 32HP Briggs Stratton 61 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900874 S200XKAV2761 S S CAL 27HP Kawasaki 61 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900882 S200XKAV2661 26HP Kawasaki 61 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900861 S200XBV2861 28HP Briggs Stratt...

Page 2: ...e 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 read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment Save these instructions for future reference Briggs Stratton Yard Power Products Group Copyright 2010 Brig...

Page 3: ... Fuel 27 Fuel Filter 27 Oil Filter Change 27 Lubrication 28 Check Hydraulic Oil Level 29 Hydraulic Oil Filter Change 29 Servicing the Mower Blades 30 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 32 Speed Balancing Adjustment 32 Neutral Adjustment 33 Parking Brake Adjustment 33 Return to Neutral Adjustment 34 Deck Rod Timing Adjustment 35 Deck Leveling Adjustment 36 Mower Belt Replacement 37 Hydraulic Pum...

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: ...g 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 your local dealer for re...

Page 14: ... 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 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 identity safety information about hazards that can result in personal in...

Page 15: ...our 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 shown in Figure 1 NOTE For location of engine identification numbers refer to the engine owner s manual Figure 1 Identification Numbers A Identification Tag A Features and Controls N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 16: ... 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 instructions Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back Move the lever towards the left position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat in position Ignition Switch The ignition...

Page 17: ... height and release the lift lock lever Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed Always operate at FULL throttle Choke Close the choke for cold starting Open the choke once the engine starts A warm engine may not require choking Pull the knob UP to close the choke Push to knob DOWN to open the choke Hou...

Page 18: ...w passengers to ride on the unit 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 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 ...

Page 19: ... addition to the forward and backward seat adjustment models equipped with a suspension seat can be adjusted for lumbar support suspension and back angle Forward and Backward Adjustment Move the forward backward seat adjustment lever A Figure 5 away from the seat position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat into position Lumbar Adjustment Turn the lumbar adjustment knob B un...

Page 20: ...ount Hardware D Optional Position A B C 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 cutting height adjustment pin A Figure 6 control the mower cutting height The cutting height is adjustable between 1 3 4 4 4 cm and 5 12 7 cm in 1 4 0 64 cm increments 1 Depress the deck lift foot pedal B until ...

Page 21: ...he retainer pins 2 Raise the roll bar C until the rubber stops D contact the upright tubes 3 Push or pull the top of the roll bar forward against the rubber stops and reinstall the retainer pins and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the raised position C A D WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLL OVER Keep roll bar in the raised position and use the seat belt THERE IS NO ROLL OVER ...

Page 22: ...ment Pivot 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 throttle control to mid throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key WARNING If you do not understand how a specific control functions or have not yet thoroughly read the FEATURE...

Page 23: ...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 evenly BACK from n...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...e Height of Grass Often cutting height is a matter of personal preference Typically you should mow the grass when it is is between three and five inches high The proper cutting height range for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors including the type of grass the amount of rainfall the prevailing temperature and the lawn s overall condition Cutting the grass too short causes weak thin g...

Page 26: ...und 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 disperse...

Page 27: ...y 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 cut Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowings in the spring The long grass blades quick growth and often wetter conditions are more suitable for broadcasting side discharging or grass bagging opera...

Page 28: ...wer Blades Lubricate Rider Mower Clean Battery Cables Check Tire Pressure Check Hydraulic Oil Every 250 Hours or Annually Check Hydraulic Oil Filter ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Check Engine Oil Level Every 25 Hours or Annually Check Clean Cooling Fins Intake Every 50 Hours Check Clean Spark Arrester Refer to Engine Manufacturer s Owner s Manual Service Air Filter Change Engine Oil Filter Ch...

Page 29: ...ed oil Reinstall the oil drain hose into the cable clamp to retain the hose 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 Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Inspect the muffler for cracks corrosion or other damage Remove the spark arrester if equipped an...

Page 30: ...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 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 24 screwed into the front ...

Page 31: ...s Filter Part Number 1719168 NOTE Removing the oil filter from the filter base will drain the oil reservoir Have a suitable container ready to catch any spilled oil The manufacturer recommends this be a dealer only service item 1 Locate the transmission oil filter B Figure 26 at the rear of the battery compartment under the seat 2 Lubricate the new filter base with a few drops of transmission oil ...

Page 32: ...or have nicks sharpen the blades See Sharpening the Mower Blades Figure 27 Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal 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 inj...

Page 33: ... 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 blade with the air lifts pointing up towards the mower deck as shown in Figure 32 Secure with the mower blade mounting bolt and flat washer A B F...

Page 34: ...lignment 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 adjustment bolt s A Figure 34 Only adjust the speed of the wheel that is traveling faster To Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel 1 Loosen the securing nut 2 Turn ...

Page 35: ...s A B Neutral Adjustment If the tractor creeps while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL then it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rod NOTE Perform this adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine 2 There are three nuts B Figure 35 on the linkage rod A The first two are to be used together t...

Page 36: ...et collar A forward or back on the adjustment linkage rod B until the speed control lever aligns with the notch Retighten the set collar 2 Make sure that the neutral return bushing D is seated correctly in the spring stop plate E 3 Pull the ground speed control lever rearward and release to check position again Adjust as necessary to align the ground speed control levers with the notches in the ne...

Page 37: ...r 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 40 7 See Figure 39 To adjust the lift rod loosen the jam nut on the front clevis then remove the 1 2 clevis pin fastening t...

Page 38: ...s Slide the chains down in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts See Figure 41 6 Remove all 2 x 4 blocks from under the mower deck 7 For your safety DO NOT handle mower blades with bare hands Position the outside mower blades so that they face front to back Figure 42 8 Measure from the front tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground Measure from the rear tip of the b...

Page 39: ... or the combination wrench 5 Remove the old belt and replace with a new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figure 45 6 For 61 Decks Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley B Figure 44 Carefully rotate the breaker bar COUNTER CLOCKWISE and install the belt on the stationary idler pulley B Carefully ...

Page 40: ...coil length of the mower belt tensioner spring A Figure 46 The measurement should equal 7 1 4 18 42 cm If the measurement does not equal 7 1 4 18 42 cm adjust the anchor eyebolt B Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length 1 Loosen the jam nut C 2 Turn the adjustment nut D until a measurement of 7 1 4 18 42 cm is achieved 3 Retighten the jam nut 7 1 4 18 42 cm A B D C Figure 46 Mower Belt Idler ...

Page 41: ...o release the majority of the belt tension Use caution and remove the nut to completely release the tension 5 Remove the old belt and replace it with the new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the grooves of the crankshaft pulley and pump pulleys B C 6 Reinstall the spring anchor eyebolt G into the anchor tab and loosely fasten the nut Adjust the anchor eyebolt until a measurement of 8 3...

Page 42: ...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 petroleum jelly or non conducting grease A WARNING Be careful when handling the battery Avoid spilling electrolyte Keep flames and sparks away from the battery When removing or installing battery cables disconnect the negative ...

Page 43: ...ttery 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 WARNING Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery the gasses coming from it are highly explosive Ventilate the battery well during charging Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Jump starting is not recommended However if it mus...

Page 44: ...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 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 fa...

Page 45: ...rged 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 heated shelter or in enclosed poorly ventilated enclosures Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc and cause an explosion Handle gasoline carefully It is highly flammable and care...

Page 46: ...4 Move choke control to closed position 5 Fuse blown 5 Replace fuse 6 Battery terminals require 6 Clean the battery terminals cleaning 7 Battery discharged or dead 7 Recharge or replace 8 Wiring loose or broken 8 Visually check wiring replace broken or frayed wires Tighten loose connections 9 Solenoid or starter motor faulty 9 Repair or replace See authorized dealer 10 Safety interlock switch 10 R...

Page 47: ...e 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 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 ...

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: ...el Motor Hydraulic Fluid SAE 20W 50 motor oil Speeds Forward 0 10 MPH 0 16 09 km h 3400 rpm Reverse 0 5 MPH 0 8 05 km h Continuous Torque 222 ft lbs 301 N m Output Maximum Weight 750 lbs 340 Kg on Axle DIMENSIONS Overall Length 79 201 cm Overall Width 62 157 cm Height 68 173 cm Weight apx 1175 lbs 534 kg NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice A...

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: ...r 28 HP Briggs Stratton Make Briggs Stratton Model 541777 0110 E1 Oil Capacity 2 4 Qt 2 25 L w Filter 32 HP Briggs Stratton Make Briggs Stratton Model 543777 0120 E1 Oil Capacity 2 4 Qt 2 25 L w Filter CHASSIS Fuel Tank Capacity 12 Gallons 45 4 L Rear Wheels Tire Size 24 x 12 00 12 Inflation Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Front Wheels Tire Size 13 x 6 50 6 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar BELTS AND BL...

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