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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER
400Z Series
Mfg. No. Description
5900528 400ZB2748, Snapper 400Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48” Mower
500Z Series
Mfg. No. Description
5900731 500ZB2648, Snapper 500Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48” Mower
5900532 500ZB2748, Snapper 500Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48” Mower
5101453
Rev G
Not for
Reproduction
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built SNAPPER product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the SNAPPER brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your SNAPPER 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 according to the man
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Table of Contents Operator Safety .................................................. 2 Safety Rules and Information .................................2 Safety Decals ..........................................................8 Safety Interlock System ..........................................9 Features & Controls ......................................... 10 Identification Numbers ..........................................10 Control Functions ..................................................11 Ope
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Operator Safety Operator Safety Safety Rules and Information 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
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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 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 serious injury, death, or drowning. Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and
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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 light, Training keeping away from holes and
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Operator Safety 2. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn WARNING slowly and gradually uphill, if possible. Never mow down slopes. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, 3. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Section 4442, to use or operate the engine in any The operator could lose footing or balance or mower forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a unless the exhaust s
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Operator Safety 11. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Service and Maintenance Repair, if necessary, before restarting. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care 12. Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the personnel to service machine. vapors are explosive. 13. Use jack stands to support components when required. 14. Carefully release pressure from components with stored
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Operator Safety All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional Safety Decals messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an instructions are not followed. The information is for your industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. safety and it is important! The safety decals below are on your
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Operator Safety Safety Icons The alert symbol is used to identity safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal Safety Interlock System 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 Features and Controls Features and Controls Identification Numbers Product Identification Tag Model / Modéle / Model 5900XXX Serial / Série / Serie 2012725XXX USA 800-837-6836 Canada WWW.SIMPLICITYMFG.COM Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC Milwaukee WI 53201 USA 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 A numbers in the space provided on the
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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. Ground Speed Control Levers Ignition Switch These levers control the ground speed of the rider. The left The ignition switch st
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Features & Controls Parking Brake Fuel Tank Cap 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 up to engage the parking brake. Push the lever down 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 UP on the sw
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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.
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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 Serial Number Pressure psi bar Front 2013129510 & Below 40 2,76 Figure 4. Checking Tire Pressure Front 2013129511 & Above 25 1,72 Rear All 15 1,03 Seat Adjustment Se
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Operation Mowing Height Adjustment S/N: 2014509321 & Below: The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 6) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,37 cm) and 4-1/2” (11,47 cm) in 1/4” C (0,64 cm) increments. A B 1. Depress the deck lift foot pedal (B) until it locks into the 4-1/2” (11,47 cm) position. 2. Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height. 3. S/N: 2014509321 & Below: Depress the deck lift foot pedal then
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Operation Pushing the Rider By Hand Starting the Engine NOTICE WARNING DO NOT TOW RIDER If you do not understand how a specific control Towing the units will cause transmission functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. pull this unit. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
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Operation Smooth Travel Zero Turn Driving Practice The lever controls of The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, and the Zero Turn rider are learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s responsive. forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. The BEST method of handling the ground Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown speed control levers is in and becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, three step
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Operation Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward allow one lever to gradually return To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one ground back toward neutral. Repeat several times. speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times. NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is pulled—
