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Snapper 5900935 Operator's Manual

S175x series 52/61" cut zero-turn riding mowers
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Model Number:
5900935
5900938
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC.
5375 NORTH MAIN STREET
MUNNSVILLE, NY 13409
800 933 6175
Operator's Manual
Description:
S175XY20D52, 52" Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
S175XY24D61, 61" Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
S175X Series
Zero-Turn Riding Mowers
5102453
Rev B

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual S175X Series Zero-Turn Riding Mowers Model Number: Description: 5900935 S175XY20D52, 52” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower 5900938 S175XY24D61, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC. 5102453 5375 NORTH MAIN STREET Rev B MUNNSVILLE, NY 13409...

  • Page 2: Identification Numbers

    Thank you for purchasing this quality-built SNAPPER PRO product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the SNAPPER PRO brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Repair ..39 Operator Safety ..........2 Troubleshooting the Rider ........39 Safety Decals ............11 Troubleshooting the Mower ........40 Safety Icons ............12 Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ..41 Safety Interlock System ........12 Neutral Adjustment ..........42 Features & Controls ......... 13 Return-to-Neutral Adjustment .......42 Control Functions ..........13 Parking Brake Adjustment ........43...

  • Page 4: Operator Safety

    Operator Safety Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    Operator Safety Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a 5.4 foot rise over a 20 foot length (15 degrees).
  • Page 6 Operator Safety Roll Bar Use Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.) Lower the roll bar only when necessary (such as to temporarily clear a low overhanging obstacle) and...
  • Page 7 Operator Safety Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running.
  • Page 8 Operator Safety Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
  • Page 9 Operator Safety 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, 5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other trees or other objects that may obscure vision. attachments. These can change the stability of 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, the unit.
  • Page 10 Operator Safety EMISSIONS where there is an open flame, such as in a water heater. Allow unit to cool before storing. 1. Engine exhaust from this product contains 5. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
  • Page 11 Operator Safety leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections To maintain operator roll over protection and roll bar are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in effectiveness: good condition before applying pressure to the • If a ROLL BAR becomes damaged for any reason, system.
  • Page 12 Operator Safety WARNING INSPECT BUCKLE & LATCH Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT • The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically inspected to verify that the integrity has not been compromised through normal machine use, misuse, age degradation,...

  • Page 13: Safety Decals

    Operator Safety Safety Decals Before operating your unit, read 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 the safety decals. WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local dealer.

  • Page 14: Safety Icons

    Operator Safety Safety Icons The alert symbol is used to identity safety Safety Interlock System information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.

  • Page 15: Features & Controls

    Features and Controls Features and Controls Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. Parking Brake Ground Speed Levers These levers control the ground speed of the rider.

  • Page 16: Features And Controls

    Features and Controls Voltage Gauge Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Gauge measures the output voltage of the engine Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever charging system. These control the cutting height of the mower deck. Depress the pedal until it locks into the 6” (15,2 cm) Hour Meter position.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation Operation WARNING Do not use this machine on slopes greater than General Operating Safety 15 degrees. Before first time operation: Select slow ground speed before driving onto • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and a slope. Use extra caution when operating on Operation sections before attempting to operate slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher.

  • Page 18: Priming The Fuel System

    Operation Priming the Fuel System Priming the fuel system removes any air bubbles from the fuel system. WARNING Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. To help prevent possible injury, turn the ignition switch off when changing fuel filter or water separator element.

  • Page 19: Starting The Engine

    Operation Pushing the Rider by Hand WARNING If you do not understand how a specific control DO NOT TOW RIDER functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump and wheel motor damage. Do not use FEATURES &...

  • Page 20: Zero Turn Driving Practice

    Operation Zero-Turn Driving Practice Smooth Travel The lever controls of The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are the Zero Turn rider are responsive. Learning how to gain smooth, efficient responsive. control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice.
  • Page 21 Operation Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one return back toward neutral. Repeat several times. ground speed control lever forward from neutral and the other lever back from neutral simultaneously.

  • Page 22: Mowing

    Operation Mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position, and the operator is on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). 3. Set the mower cutting height. 4.

  • Page 23: Mowing Methods

    Operation When and How Often to Mow The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high.

  • Page 24: Attaching A Trailer

    Operation Proper Mulching Attaching a Trailer Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be recuts clippings into tiny particles and then blows less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a them down INTO the lawn.

  • Page 25: Raise & Lower The Roll Bar

    Operation Raise & Lower the Roll Bar To lower the roll bar: 1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 11) out of the retainer pins (B). 2. Push or pull the top of the roll bar (C) forward against the rubber stops (D) and remove the retainer pins (B).

  • Page 26: Storage

    Operation Storage WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with diesel fuel in engine Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some fuel, so or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, never store the unit indoors or in any other area where poorly ventilated enclosures.

  • Page 27: Checking Tire Pressures

    Operation Check Tire Pressures Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life.

  • Page 28: Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment

    Operation Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment The ground speed control levers can be adjusted in three ways. The alignment of the levers, the placement of the levers (how close the ends are to one another) and the height of the levers can be adjusted.

  • Page 29: Mowing Height Adjustment

    Operation Mowing Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 16) controls 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 it locks into the 5”...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Regular Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Schedule & Procedures The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the hour meter. RIDER MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before Each Use...

  • Page 31: Checking / Adding Fuel

    Regular Maintenance Checking / Adding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 18). 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the fill tube. This will leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations.

  • Page 32: Fuel Filter

    Regular Maintenance Fuel Filter This unit is equipped with two fuel filters. One is a water seperator (A, Figure 19) and the other is a fuel filter (C). Both filters are located in the engine compartment on the right side of the engine. The water separator should be drained every 25 hours or whenever water is visible in the bowl.

  • Page 33: Check / Add Engine Oil Level

    Regular Maintenance Check / Add Engine Oil Level 3TNM68 Models Refer to Figure 20 for dipstick and oil fill locations. Refer to the engine owners manual for specific engine oil check and fill procedures. Also refer to the engine owners manual for specific engine oil and filter change procedures Change Engine Oil &...

  • Page 34: Change Hydraulic Oil Filter

    Regular Maintenance 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. Ferris recommends this be a dealer-only service item.

  • Page 35: Lubrication

    Regular Maintenance 3. If the coolant level is insufficient, remove the cap (E) from the reservoir and add coolant to the LOW (COLD) mark. See engine owners manual for specific engine coolant specifications. 4. Reinstall the cap. NOTE: Proper coolant mix is a 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol and distilled water.

  • Page 36: Regular Maintenance

    Regular Maintenance Figure 24. Deck Lubrication Figure 28. PTO Drive Idler Arm Figure 25. Pump Drive Idler Arm Figure 29. Suspension Pivots Lubricating the Drive Shaft Maintenance Interval: Every 250 hours. 1. Position the drive shaft so that the plug (A, Figure 30) can be accessed from beneath the machine through the hole in the engine cradle.

  • Page 37: Battery Maintenance

    Regular Maintenance Figure 31. Front Caster & Wheel Figure 30. Drive Shaft (Bottom side of unit shown) A. 1/4-28 Bolt A. Plug Battery Maintenance NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery. Removing the Floor Pan to Access the Battery: 1.

  • Page 38: Servicing The Mower Blades

    Regular Maintenance Servicing the Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blade CAUTION Avoid injury. Mower blades are sharp. • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. 1. To remove the mower blade, wedge a wooden block between the mower blade and the mower deck housing to keep the blade from turning and remove the mower blade mounting bolt with a 15/16”...
  • Page 39 Regular Maintenance Sharpening the Mower Blades CAUTION Avoid injury. Mower blades are sharp. • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. • Always wear safety eye protection when grinding 1. Sharpen the mower blade with a grinder, hand file, Figure 36.

  • Page 40: Fuse Location

    Regular Maintenance Fuse Location The fuse block is located on the side of the instrument control panel mounted on the right hand side fuel tank. Refer to Figure 39 for the location and 5100983 amperage of the fuses used in this machine. S/N:2015276814 &...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Repair

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Troubleshooting WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or on the tractor or mower only when the engine constant use may eventually require that service be is stopped and the parking brake engaged.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting The Mower

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Streaking. 1. Blades are not sharp. 1. Sharpen your blades. 2. Blades are worn down to far. 2. Replace your blades. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Always mow at full throttle. 4.

  • Page 44: Neutral Adjustment

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair 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.

  • Page 45: Parking Brake Adjustment

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Parking Brake Adjustment 1/8” 1/4” 2-3/4” 1-1/8” (0,3 cm) 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, (,25 cm) (7 cm) (2,9 cm) stop the engine and remove the ignition key. This unit has two brake springs (A, Figure 43). The brake springs are located under the front of the fuel tanks.

  • Page 46: Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. Rear tires must be inflated to 18 psi (1,24 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).

  • Page 47: Deck Leveling Adjustment

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Deck Leveling Adjustment NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted. Coarse Adjustment Procedure When adjusting the deck level, the coarse adjustment procedure should be used to make the majority of the adjustment and the Fine Adustment Procedure should be used to complete the adjustment.
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Fine Adjustment Procedure (52” Models Only) 1. Loosen the jam nut (A, Figure 50) and turn the fine adjustment bolt (B) to adjust the deck height until the back measurement equals 4” (10,2 cm). • Turn the bolt CLOCKWISE to raise the deck. •...

  • Page 49: Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacment

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacment To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair 9. Install the drive belt on the idler arm pulley and check to make sure that the V-side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves. See Figure 52. 10. Carefully rotate the breaker bar CLOCKWISE and install the belt on the right pump drive pulley (B, Figure 52).

  • Page 51: Pto Clutch Belt Replacment

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair PTO Clutch Belt Replacment 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Open the hood to gain access to the PTO clutch belts (A, Figure 55) which is located on the rear of the engine.

  • Page 52: Mower Belt Replacment

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Mower Belt Replacement 52” Deck To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key.

  • Page 53: Deck Shut Down Module

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Check the Mower Belt Tensioner Spring Length 1. Park the machine on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. 2.

  • Page 54: Battery Service

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Battery Service freely at low charging rate and less than 0.003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period. WARNING Jump Starting With Auxiliary (Booster) Battery Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery;...
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES Starter Starter Switch Switch Jumper Cable Starting Discharged Vehicle Vehicle Battery Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine Block MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Figure 60. Jump Starting WARNING WARNING Any procedure other than the preceding could For your personal safety, use extreme care result in:...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications TRANSMISSIONS: (S/N: 2014390038 & Below): NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing Hydro-Gear HGM-12E-3131 / PG-3H and are subject to change without notice. (S/N: 2014390039 & Above): Hydro-Gear TF0240LS081AAKZ (RH) / PG-3H ENGINE: Hydro-Gear TF0240LS080AAKZ (LH) / PG-3H Type Pump and Wheel Motor Hydraulic Fluid...

  • Page 57: Slope Identification Guide

    ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE, POLE, FENCE POST, BUILDING, ETC)
  • Page 58 Notes...
  • Page 59 Snapper Pro - a division of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. Owner's Limited Warranty Information (Effective 08/01/2007) Thank you for purchasing Snapper Pro commercial mowing equipment. Please take a few minutes to read this limited warranty information. It con- tains all the information you will need to have your Snapper Pro mower repaired in the unlikely event that a breakdown covered by this limited warranty should occur.
  • Page 60 Operator’s Manual S175X 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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