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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
S200X Series
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Model Number: Description
5900824 S200XKAV2561, 25HP Kawasaki, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
5900825 S200XKOH2761, 27HP Kohler, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
5900826 S200XKAV2761, 27HP Kawasaki, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
5900827 S200XKAV2561 CAL, 25HP Kawasaki, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
5900828 S200XBV3261, 32HP Briggs & Stratton, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
5900874 S200XKAV2761 S/S CAL, 27HP Kawasaki, 61” Cut
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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 Snapper Pro 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. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained accordin
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Table of Contents Regular Maintenance ....................................... 26 Operator Safety .................................................. 2 Maintenance Schedule .........................................26 Safety Rules and Information .................................2 Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................27 Safety Decals ........................................................11 Fuel Filter ..............................................................27 Safe
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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. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are respon
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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). Always mow across slopes, not up and down (to maintain traction on the wheels) and avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes. Reduce speed and use ext
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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 NEVER remove it. Do NOT use the seat belt when the roll bar is down. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits. Retaining
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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. 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
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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. 2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial TRAINING light, keeping away from holes and
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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. leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and leaves, grass or combustible materials. gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. 7. See your authorize
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Operator Safety where there is an open flame, such as in a water EMISSIONS 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. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 6. Keep all hardware, especially blade attachment 2. Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period bolts, tight and keep all
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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. If leaks occur, have the unit serviced such as a collision, roll over or impact, the ROLL immediately by your authorized dealer. BAR must be replaced. Small undetectable 26. WARNING: Stored energy de
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Operator Safety INSPECT BUCKLE WARNING & 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, INSPECT WEBBING modifications, or a roll over. If the seat belt does not pass all of the following tests, it should be repl
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Operator Safety Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide 1 you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind 2 you of this important information while you are operati
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Operator Safety Safety Icons The alert symbol is used to identity safety information Safety Interlock System 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. In addition, a hazard icon may be This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These used to represent the type of hazard. An explanation of safety systems are present for your
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SAMPLE SAMPLE Operator Safety Features and Controls Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information 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 locations shown in Figure 1. A NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, Figure 1. Identification Numbers refer to the engine
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Features and Controls Figure 2. Control Locations 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. Seat Adjustment Lever Ground Speed Levers The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever These levers control the gro
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Features & Controls Fuel Tank Cap Parking Brake To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake. Fuel Level Gauge ENGAGE Locks the parking brake. Displays the fuel level in the tank. Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull
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Operation Operation General Operating Safety WARNING Before first time operation: Never operate on slopes greater than 15°. � Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Select slow ground speed before driving onto Operation sections before attempting to operate this a slope. Use extra caution when operating on tractor and mower. slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher. � Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop Mow across the face of slopes, not up and the unit. d
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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. Tire Pressure Front 25 psi (1,72 bar) Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) Figure 3. Checking Tire Pressure Seat Adjustment A See Figure 4. The seat can be adjusted forward and ba
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Operation Mowing Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 6) control A the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable C between 1-3/4” (4,4 cm) and 5” (12,7 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm) increments. B 1. Depress the deck lift foot pedal (B) until it locks into the 5” (12,7 cm) position. 2. Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height. 3. Depress the deck lift foot pedal then push the lock lever (C) toward the right to release the lock.
