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5101090

Revision C

Rev. Date: 9/2007

TP 100-7332-C-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

5900664

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

5900692

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

5900695

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

5900693

S200XBV32, 32HP Briggs & Stratton Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900694

S200X/72, 72” Mower Deck

Summary of Contents for S200XKAV2561

Page 1: ...Series Zero Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR S MANUAL Model Number Description 5900664 S200XKAV2561 25HP Kawasaki 61 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900692 S200XKOH2761 27HP Kohler 61 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower...

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: ...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 Balancin...

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: ...se the roll bar as soon as clearance 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...

Page 7: ...mable Do not smoke while 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 t...

Page 8: ...rees or other 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 thi...

Page 9: ...IDE 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 limit for tow...

Page 10: ...re Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or repairing 9 Clean grass and debris from cutting units drives mufflers and engine to prevent fires Clean up oil or fuel spillage 10 Let eng...

Page 11: ...ason such as a collision roll over or impact the ROLL BAR must be replaced Small undetectable cracks can reduce the effectiveness of the ROLL BAR Never weld straighten or repair the ROLL BAR Never alt...

Page 12: ...eat belt does not pass all of 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 debr...

Page 13: ...ile 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 result when these instructi...

Page 14: ...ked 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 ci...

Page 15: ...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 shown in Figu...

Page 16: ...and pulling 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 stee...

Page 17: ...in the desired cutting 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 A...

Page 18: ...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 fre...

Page 19: ...n Seat See Figure 5 In 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 Adj...

Page 20: ...B Pedal Mount 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 Adju...

Page 21: ...er pins B and remove the 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 t...

Page 22: ...n will stop rider movement 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 in...

Page 23: ...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 necessary top speed can b...

Page 24: ...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 the Ze...

Page 25: ...uts 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...

Page 26: ...ast 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 yo...

Page 27: ...annot 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 cut Do not u...

Page 28: ...se 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...

Page 29: ...small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil Using the appropriate tools remove the cap B from the oil drain hose A and drain the engine oil into the pan 4 After draining replace the cap and w...

Page 30: ...rol handle 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 pul...

Page 31: ...Interval Every 250 Hours 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 manufact...

Page 32: ...ting edges are not sharp 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...

Page 33: ...er 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...

Page 34: ...o readjust the handle 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 s...

Page 35: ...tment Linkage Rod B Nuts 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 a...

Page 36: ...l plate then move the set 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 bush...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...the breaker bar due to the increased tension in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated Injury may result if the breaker bar is prematurely released while the spring is under tension C D A A A D...

Page 39: ...r eyebolt G Figure 44 to 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...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...ll 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 WARNING Keep open fl...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...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 heated shelter or in encl...

Page 44: ...el tank 4 Engine flooded 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...

Page 45: ...talls 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 cutting height d...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...s 340 Kg on Axle NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations an...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...ter 32 HP Briggs Stratton Make Briggs Stratton Model 543777 0120 E1 Oil Capacity 2 4 pt 2 25 L w Filter CHASSIS Fuel Tank Capacity 12 Gallons 45 4 L Rear Wheels Tire Size 24 x 12 00 12 Inflation Press...

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