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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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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