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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
S200X Series
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Model Number: Description
S200KAV2561 (5900664), 25HP, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
S200XK2761 (5900692), 27HP, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group
5101090
5375 North Main Street
Revision 01
Munnsville, NY 13409
Rev. Date: 7/2007
800-933-6175
TP 100-7332-01-M2-SP
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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 according t
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Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Table of Contents Operator Safety .....................................................2 Safety Rules and Information ...........................................2 Safety Decals..................................................................11 Safety Interlock System..................................................12 Features & Controls ..............................................13 Identification Numbers ..................
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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 can
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Safety 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 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length (10 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 ex
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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 WALLS, D
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Safety 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 light, TRAINING keeping away from holes and hidde
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Safety Operator Safety spark arrester. It is a violation of California Public Do Not Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the 1. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If tires engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered, or lose traction (i.e. machine stops forward motion on a grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO) and drive slow off equipped with a spark arrester meeting any applicable the slope. local or state laws. Ot
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Operator Safety Repair, if necessary, before restarting. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 12. Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme personnel to service machine. care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable 13. Use jack stands to support components when required. and the vapors are explosive. 14. Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy. Safe Handling of Gasoline 15. Disconnect battery or remove spa
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Safety Operator Safety 27. Models equipped with an engine radiator: WARNING: 1) Check to make sure the machine GVW (Gross Stored energy device. To prevent serious bodily injury Vehicle Weight), including attachments, restrained from hot coolant or steam blow-out, never attempt to payload, fuel and operator, is not in excess of the remove the radiator cap while the engine is running. maximum weight specified on the ROLL BAR label. Stop the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, use extrem
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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, modifications, or a roll over. If the seat belt INSPECT WEBBING does not pass all of the following tests, it should be replaced. B
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Safety 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 operat
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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 This unit is equipped with safety interlock alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential switches. These safety systems are severity of the injury. In addition, a hazard icon may be present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety used to represent the typ
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Safety S SA AM MP PL LE E 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, refer to Figure 1. Identification Numbers the e
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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 ground sp
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Controls 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 UP on t
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Operation Operation General Operating Safety WARNING Before first time operation: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent Be sure to read all information in the Safety and (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in Operation sections before attempting to operate this 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally. tractor and mower. Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop Use extra caution when operating on slop
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Operation 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 See Figure 4. The seat can be adjusted forward and bac
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Operation Foot Pedal Adjustment B A C The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate the operator’s height for optimal comfort. To adjust pedal position: 1. Remove the foot pedal (A, Figure 6) from the pedal D mount tab (B). 2. Remove the pedal mount hardware (C) and rotate the tab 180 degrees. 3. Reinstall the pedal mount hardware and tighten securely. 4. Reinstall the foot pedal on the pedal mount tab in the proper orientation as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Foot Pedal Adjustment A.
