Table Of Contents - Snapper 5900859 Operator's Manual

Operator Safety .................................................. 2
Safety Decals ..........................................................8
Safety Interlock System ..........................................9
Safety Icons ............................................................9
Features & Controls ......................................... 10
Identification Numbers ..........................................10
Control Functions ..................................................11
Operation ........................................................... 13
General .................................................................13
Checks Before Starting .........................................13
Starting the Engine ...............................................14
Stopping the Rider ................................................14
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................14
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................15
Mowing ..................................................................17
Mowing Recommendations ...................................17
Mowing Methods ...................................................18
Storage .................................................................20
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................20
Regular Maintenance ....................................... 21
Maintenance Schedule .........................................21
Checking Tire Pressures ......................................22
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................22
Fuel Filter ..............................................................22
Inspect Muffler & Spark Arrester ..........................22
Change Oil & Filter ...............................................23
Seriving the Hydraulic System ..............................24
Lubrication ............................................................25
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................26
Seat Height Adjustment ........................................28
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................28
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................29
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................30
Suspension Adjustment ........................................32
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................33
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment .........................34
Deck Leveling Adjustment ....................................35
PTO Drive Belt Replacement ................................36
Mower Deck Drive Belt .........................................37
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement .............38
Fuse Locations ......................................................39
Battery Maintenance .............................................40
Removing the Mower Deck ...................................40
Installing the Mower Deck .....................................40
Battery Service ......................................................42

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service ...... 44
Troubleshooting the Rider ....................................44
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................45
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........46
Specifications ................................................... 47
Slope Identification Guide ............................... 48
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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