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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC

5375 NORTH MAIN STREET
MUNNSVILLE, NY 13409
800 933 6175

5102673

Rev H

Tractor

Model Number Description

5900659

S800XY30D

Mower Deck

5900656

S800X/61

5900875

S800X/72

Operator’s Manual

S800X Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Summary of Contents for 5900656

Page 1: ...tener una copia póngase en contacto con su distribuidor Snapper Pro o www snapperpro com BRIGGS STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC 5375 NORTH MAIN STREET MUNNSVILLE NY 13409 800 933 6175 5102673 Rev H Tractor Model Number Description 5900659 S800XY30D Mower Deck 5900656 S800X 61 5900875 S800X 72 Operator s Manual S800X Series Zero Turn Riding Mower ...

Page 2: ... seen from the operator s position The Illustrated Parts List for this machine can be downloaded from snapperpro com Please provide model and serial number when ordering replacement parts Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Copyright 2015 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved SNAPPER PRO is a trademark of Briggs Stratton Corporation LLC Milwaukee WI USA Contact Info...

Page 3: ... Adding Fuel 31 Fuel Filter 32 Check Add Engine Oil Level 33 Change Engine Oil Filter 33 Service Air Filter 33 Engine Maintenance 33 Lubrication 34 Servicing the Mower Blades 36 Check Hydraulic Oil Level 38 Change Hydraulic Oil Filter 38 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 39 Speed Balancing Adjustment 39 Neutral Adjustment 40 Return to Neutral Adjustment 41 Parking Brake Adjustment 41 Deck Lift...

Page 4: ...t 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 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 in...

Page 5: ...se 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 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...

Page 6: ...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 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 seriou...

Page 7: ...ble 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 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 approve...

Page 8: ...mowing 22 Use care 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...

Page 9: ...attaching a trailer 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 attrac...

Page 10: ...uel near flames or 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 adjust...

Page 11: ...ditional holes BEFORE 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...

Page 12: ...s 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 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 ...

Page 13: ...decals DANGER Amputation and thrown objects hazard Keep hands and feet away from deck Do not operate mower unless discharge chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper place 7101665 15 Max A B C D E F A C B F D E C E B G G H WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged and cannot be read order replacement decals from your local dealer This decal is located behind the ROPS on the frame of...

Page 14: ...position OR Test 2 Engine SHOULD crank if PTO switch is NOT engaged AND Parking brake is engaged AND Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position AND Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if Operator rises off the seat with the PTO engaged OR Operator rises off the seat with the parking brake disengaged Operator moves the ground speed control levers out of their NEUTRAL positions before ...

Page 15: ...TE For location of engine identification numbers refer to engine owner s manual Mower Deck Identification Tag Tractor Identification Tag S SAM PLE AM PLE Safety Icons A B C D E F G H I J K L M Q N O P Callout Description A Alert B Read the Manual C Amputation Rotating Parts D Pinch Point E Fire Hazard F Amputation Hand in Blade G Amputation Foot in Blade H Thrown Objects I Maximum Slope Angle for ...

Page 16: ...ses the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel and pulling back on and 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 Zero Turn Driving Practice section for steering instructions Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back Serial Number 2014648787 Below Move the lever away from the seat ...

Page 17: ...peeds up the engine speed SLOW Slows down the engine speed Parking Brake Pull the parking brake handle up to engage the parking brake Push the parking brake handle down to disengage the parking brake NOTE To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake ENGAGE Locks the parking brake Instrument Control Panel Retractable Seat Belt The seat belt is used to sec...

Page 18: ...he 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 fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do NOT allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills WARNING Operating on steep slop...

Page 19: ...that matches the weight of the operator A B C Figure 2a Suspension Seat Adjustment A Forward Backward Seat Adjustment Lever B Lumbar Adjustment Knob C Back Angle Adjustment Knob D Suspension Adjustment Knob D Checks Before Starting Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on the engine oil dipstick A Figure 1 See the engine Operator s Manual for instructions and oil recommendations Fill the fue...

Page 20: ...ower deck lift actuator switch backwards towards the operator until contact is made with the deck height adjustment pin Continue to retract the actuator until the operating position indicator lamp D stops flashing and shuts off NOTE The actuator MUST be positioned correctly before attempting to move the ground speed control levers out of their NEUTRAL positions If the actuator is not positioned as...

Page 21: ...o prime the fuel system 1 Make sure that there is fuel in the fuel tanks and that both fuel tank shut off valves A Figure 5 are open B 2 Turn the key to the RUN position not the START position for 10 to 15 seconds The electric fuel pump feeds fuel to the system Figure 5 Fuel Shut Off Valve Bottom Side of Machine Shown A Fuel Shut Off Valve Location B Open Position C Closed Position WARNING Fuel le...

Page 22: ...ated at the base of the right hand side of the radiator Clean Radiator Screen Clean the radiator E and radiator screen F before each use or as required depending on conditions to allow proper air flow through radiator and hydraulic oil cooler 1 Raise the seat plate 2 Lift the radiator screen straight up to remove the screen Flush the screen with water or blow clean with air Flush the radiator core...

Page 23: ...n and allow the engine to cool down for a short while 5 Turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key Safety Interlock and Mower Deck Positioning Instructions This unit is equipped with an safety interlock system to help keep the operator safe while running the unit Please read and understand the SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM and FEATURES AND CONTROLS sections before attempting to drive or operate the mow...

Page 24: ...trol levers inward Basic Driving 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 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 bot...

Page 25: ...perienced 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 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 ...

Page 26: ...e engine see Stopping the Rider and Engine Mowing Recommendations Several factors can affect how well your machine cuts 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 grass when it is between three and five inches high The proper cutting height ra...

Page 27: ...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 Where possible make one or two passes around the outside of the area d...

Page 28: ...s 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 operation Mulching Action Engine Speed Ground Speed for Broadcasting Use full engine throttle matched with a slow ground speed so that clippings will be finely cut Groun...

Page 29: ... 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 Figure 14 Raise Lower the Roll Bar A Hair Pin Clip B Retainer Pin C Roll Bar D Rubber Stop C B A D D C WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from roll over Keep the roll bar in th...

Page 30: ...the actuator until the front wheels contact the ground 3 Reinstall the pins with lanyards through the rear hole G of the attachment latches D 4 Extend the actuator until the load is removed from the actuator Turn the ignition key to the OFF position 5 Raise the seat and disconnect the actuator wire harness A Figure 16 on the right side of the machine by rotating the connector dial B and pulling ap...

Page 31: ... fully 2 Install the pins with lanyards into the attachment lift arms A Figure 15 3 Reposition the cutting height adjustment pin to the desired cutting height 4 Retract the actuator until contact is made with the cutting height adjustment pin A Figure 19 Continue to retract the actuator until the operating position indicator lamp B stops flashing and shuts off NOTE The actuator MUST be positioned ...

Page 32: ... Cables Check Tire Pressure Check Hydraulic Oil Every 250 Hours or Annually Change Hydraulic Oil Filter ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Check Engine Oil Level Check Engine Coolant Level Check Clean Radiator Screens Every 25 Hours Check Clean Cooling Fins Intake Check Fuel Filter Drain Water Seperator Refer to Engine Manufacturer s Owner s Manual Service Air Filter Change Oil Filter Check Replac...

Page 33: ... hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire To help prevent possible injury turn the ignition switch off when changing fuel filters or water separator elements Clean up fuel spills immediately NOTICE Do not use Kerosene in place of diesel fuel or mix with diesel fuel Kerosene will damage the engine Consult the engine manufacturer s manual for specific fuel recommendations Checking Addi...

Page 34: ...to catch any spilled fuel 5 Close D the fuel cock E of the water seperator 6 Remove the fuel filter using a filter wrench to turn it to the left F When removing the fuel filter carefully hold it to prevent the fuel from spilling Wipe up all spilled fuel 7 Clean the filter mounting surface and apply a small amount of diesel fuel to the gasket of the new fuel filter 8 Install the new fuel filter Han...

Page 35: ...allow the engine oil to drain easily 3 Place a small pan under the oil drain cap B to catch the oil Using the appropriate tools remove the oil drain cap and drain the engine oil 4 After draining replace the oil drain cap see engine owners manual for torque specification and wipe up any spilled oil 5 Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter C Remove the engine oil filter and replac...

Page 36: ...ommended automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil control handle pivots seat plate pivots deck lift pivots discharge chute pivots attachment lift arm pivots Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled when contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off of belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and ...

Page 37: ... Handle Pivots Seat Plate Pivot A B Figure 26 Idler Arms A PTO Clutch Drive Belt Idler Arm B Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Idler Arm Figure 28 Attachment Lift Arms Actuator Figure 29 Deck Lift Rods Figure 27 Mower Deck Lubrication Points ...

Page 38: ...nicks sharpen the blades See Sharpening the Mower Blades Figure 30 Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal Figure 31 Inspecting the Mower Blade Tips A Mower Blade Cutting Edge B Square Corner C Air Lift D Wear Measurement DISCARD Mower Blade If greater than 5 12 7 mm B D A B C Figure 32 inspecting the Mower Blade Air Lifts A New Mower Blade B Mower Blade at Wear Limit A notch begins to form C Mower ...

Page 39: ...il 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 35 Secure with the mower blade mounting bolt and flat washer A B Figure 35 and torque to 70 ft lbs 94 Nm 2 If there are no flats on the spindle shaft wedge a wooden block between the mower blade and the mower deck ...

Page 40: ...l or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 oil DO NOT use conventional oils 5 Reinstall the reservoir cap Change Hydraulic Oil Filter Change 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 It is recommended that this be a dealer only service item 1 Locate the transmission oil ...

Page 41: ...lign with each other To Adjust the Handle Placement Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt B in or out to properly adjust the lever end spacing To Adjust the Handle Height Remove the mounting hardware D and reposition the handle either up or down from its original position You will need to readjust the handle alignment as described above Speed Balancing Adjustment If the rider veers to ...

Page 42: ...rn the rod CLOCKWISE while standing at the rear of the machine facing forward If the machine creeps backward turn the rod COUNTER CLOCKWISE while standing at the rear of the machine facing forward 3 Lock the jam nut D against the ball joint B when neutral is achieved 4 Start the engine 5 Disengage the parking brake and lock the ground speed control levers in the neutral position 6 If the machine s...

Page 43: ... 3 Tighten the set collar snug against the return spring 4 Pull the ground speed control levers rearward and release to check that the lever stops aligned with the notch in the neutral lock plate NOTE It is important to note that after every adjustment of the neutral return spring the lever must be returned to the locked position to properly check the neutral position Parking Brake Adjustment 1 Di...

Page 44: ... NOT straight up and down adjustment is required continue with Step 4 4 Block up the mower deck up until all hanger chains are slack Refer to Figure 44 5 See Figure 45 To adjust the lift rod loosen the jam nut B Figure 45 on the front clevis C and then remove the 1 2 clevis pin fastening the clevis to the lift pivot arm Turn the clevis CLOCKWISE to cause the rod pivot to pivot backwards Turn the c...

Page 45: ...er deck with the 3 1 2 sides being vertical See Figure 46 4 Loosen the nuts A Figure 47 and allow the front of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4 s Slide the chains down in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts See Figure 47 5 Loosen the nuts A and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4 s Slide the chains down in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts See...

Page 46: ... 34 cm tighten the belt tension anchor jam nut 11 Close the hood and secure with the hood latches 10 Run the mower under no load condition for about 5 minutes to break in the new belt Figure 50 PTO Clutch Belt Replacement A PTO Clutch Belts B Belt Tensioner Anchor Jam Nut C Belt Tensioner Anchor Bolt D Belt Tensioner Spring E Engine Pulley F Drive Shaft Pulley G Idler Arm Fine Adjustment Procedure...

Page 47: ... the grooves of the hydraulic pump pulleys E and the engine drive pulley F 5 Reinstall the spring anchor eyebolt into the anchor tab and loosely fasten the nut Adjust the anchor eyebolt until a coil to coil measurement of 7 1 4 18 4 cm is achieved on the belt tensioner spring G See Figure 51 Tighten the jam nut 6 Close the hood and secure with the hood latches 7 Run the mower under no load conditi...

Page 48: ...the new belt Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioning Spring Length 72 Models Only 1 Remove the mower deck guards 2 Set the mower deck to the 3 1 2 8 9 cm cutting height 3 Measure the coil length A Figure 53 of the mower belt idler tensioning spring B The measurement should equal 7 1 4 1 8 18 42 cm 32 cm If not perform the Adjust the Mower Belt Idler Tensioning Spring Length Figure 52 Mower PTO Belt ...

Page 49: ... months 1 Park the machine on a flat level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the engine 2 Position the mower deck in the highest cutting position 3 Raise the mower deck to the service position See Positioning the Mower Deck for Service 4 Place blocks underneath the mower deck to support the mower deck in the service position 5 Remove the drain plu...

Page 50: ...re 55 for the location and amperage of the fuses used in this machine A Charge Circuit 20 amp fuse B Actuator 30 amp fuse C Accessory 20 amp fuse D Auxillary 20 amp fuse E Main 40 amp fuse F Spare 20 amp fuse G PTO Clutch 20 amp fuse H Fuel Solenoid 10 amp fuse Figure 55 Fuse Location Decal A Charge Circuit B Actuator C Accessory D Auxillary E Main F Spare G PTO Clutch H Fuel Solenoid A B C D E F ...

Page 51: ...ndicator Lamp A C Fault Indicator Lamp L D Fault Indicator Lamp C Fault Indicator Module If these lamps are NOT lit Condition Cause Remedy C PTO will not engage The main wire harness and mower deck wire harness are not connected Inspect the main wire harness and the mower deck wire harness for proper connection Mower deck will not raise or lower L The operator moves the ground speed control levers...

Page 52: ...on F 6 Remove the battery G from the machine Re installing the Battery 1 Install the battery into the battery tray E Figure 57 with the positive battery terminal A facing towards the front of the machine 2 Pivot the battery tray E upwards to the operating postion H and install the rear battery tray hardware C 3 Tighten the front battery hardware D and the rear battery tray hardware 4 Tighten the b...

Page 53: ... specific gravity occurs over a three hour period Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Jump starting is not recommended However if it must be done follow these directions Both booster and dis charged batteries should be treated carefully when using jumper cables Follow the steps below EXACTLY being careful not to cause sparks Refer to Figure 58 1 Both batteries must be of the same voltage ...

Page 54: ...ion 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 fabrics or painted surfaces Batteries contain a sulfuric acid solution which can cause serious personal injury or property damage When removing or installing battery cables disconnect the negative cable fir...

Page 55: ... precautions in this manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of fuel fumes Remember fuel fumes can travel to distant sources of ignition and ignite causing risk of explosion and fire NOTE Fuel if permitted to stand unused for extended periods 30 days or more may develop gummy deposits which can adversely affect the fuel pump and injector tubes and cause engine malfunction To av...

Page 56: ... to cool the refill the fuel tank 4 Lock Levers in NEUTRAL position 5 Assume operator s position in seat 6 Pre heat glow plugs 7 Replace fuse 8 Clean the battery terminals 9 Recharge or replace 10 Visually check wiring replace broken or frayed wires Tighten loose connections 11 Repair or replace See authorized dealer 12 Replace as needed See authorized dealer 13 Drain fuel replace with fresh fuel ...

Page 57: ...he seat Troubleshooting the Mower PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Mower will not raise 1 Lift linkage not properly attached or damaged 1 See authorized service dealer for repair Engine stalls easily with mower engaged 1 Engine speed too slow 2 Ground speed too fast 3 Cutting height set too low 4 Discharge chute jamming with cut grass 1 Set to full throttle 2 Decrease ground speed 3 Cut tall grass at maximum ...

Page 58: ...rectly 2 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 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...

Page 59: ... Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar Rear Caster Tires Tire Size 13 x 6 50 6 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar TRANSMISSIONS LH Pump Hydro Gear PR 2KBQ GV1F RH Pump Hydro Gear PR 2HBQ GV1F S N 2014473229 Below LH Wheel Motor Parker TF0280LS080AAK2 RH Wheel Motor Parker TF0280LS081AAK2 S N 2014473230 Above LH Wheel Motor Parker TF0000LS080AAKZ RH Wheel Motor Parker TF0000LS080AAKZ Type Pump and Wheel Motor H...

Page 60: ... 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 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 ...

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Page 63: ...y 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 but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate This warranty only covers defects in materials or workmanship It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse improper maintenance or repair no...

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