Snapper SPE131KW, SPE361, SPE481 - Manual

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................. 2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ......

6 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER PRO GEAR WALK BEHIND MOWER. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted ...

7 SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS BLADE SWITCH BLADES ENGAGED“ON” KEYSWITCH ENGINE “STOP” ENGINE “RUN” BLADES DISENGAGED“OFF” LEFT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR LEFT TURN RIGHT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR RIGHT TURN ENGINE SPEED SLOW FAST CHOKE DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OU...

9 SECTION 2 - CONTROLS FIGURE 2.1 WARNING To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both Traction Levers must be moved the same way when stopping or starting machine motion. BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH KEY SWITCH SHOWN IN “STOP” POSITION OPERATOR’S PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) RIGHT HAND TRACTION LEVER TRACTION LOC...

10 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel. 3.1 BEFORE OPERATING Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the machine. Know beforehand how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades and Engine i...

14 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper operation before operating machine. Refer to Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND BRAKES”. 3.7 TRACTION LOCK OPERATION - 3.7.1 TO LOCK 1. Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handle, to stop ...

15 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.10 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Fixed Decks) Mower has three methods of adjusting cutting height: 1. Moving position of BLADE on cutter spindle shaft. 2. Moving position of CASTER WHEEL on support. 3. Moving position of MOWER DECK on power unit. WARNING DO NOT a...

17 SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine ....................Key OFF. .............................................................................................. Turn Key to Run. does not .................Fuel Tank empty. .................................

18 SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Mower not .......................................Broken or slipping Blade Belt....................................... Replace Belt. cutting full ......................................Dull, Damaged or Worn Blade...

19 SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS 5.1 STEERING/BRAKES If machine is not as responsive as desired when either Traction Lever is squeezed, one or both brakes should be adjusted as follows: 1. Operate mower on level terrain with Transmission Shift Lever in No. 1 position. Determine which brake requires adjust...

20 SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS 5.3 HANDLE HEIGHT The operator handle can be adjusted for operator comfort as follows: 1. Loosen the upper carriage bolt and nut on both sides of handlebar. See Figure 5.4. 2. Remove lower carriage bolt and nut on both sides of handlebar. 3. Raise or lower handlebar to des...

21 SECTION 6 - POWER UNIT SERVICE 6.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS To retain the quality of your mower, use Genuine SNAPPER Replacement Parts only! Contact your local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for your mower, always mention Model and Serial Number of P...

22 SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 7.1 TRANSMISSION BELT REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and secure wires away fro...

23 SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 7.4 CUTTING BLADE SERVICE Check blades after each use for signs of excessive wear and damage. See Figure 7.4 for blade wear limits. FIGURE 7.4 1. Use the following chart for ordering replacement Blades for the 36” & 48” Mowing Decks. STANDARD REPLACEMENT B...

25 ELECTRICAL FIGURE 7.9 KEY WITH COVER KEYSWITCH BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH OPC SWITCH (PISTOL GRIP MODELS ONLY) CONNECTOR NOTCH 15 AMP FUSE TO TRANSMISSION SWITCH MAIN WIRE HARNESS OPC SWITCH (PISTOL GRIP MODELS) KAWASAKI ENGINE ONLY KAWASAKI MODULE KAWASAKI PIGTAIL KAWASAKI CAPACITOR TO MAIN HARNESS GRO...

27 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be def...

28 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number __________________________________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________________________...

35 Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for PRO GEAR EXPRESS MID-SIZE WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 1 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions i...