Snapper 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 FORWARD SPEEDS 5 TH - FASTEST 1 ST - SLOWEST NEUTRAL REVERSE BLADE SWITCH BLADES ENGAGED – “ON” BLADES DISENGAGED – “OFF” READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEFT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR LEFT TURN CHOKE FAST SLOW RIGHT TRA...

8 SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSRUCTIONS

9 SECTION 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER! ROTATING BLADES. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY. KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF THE MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES

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

11 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 W heel Drives, Mower Blades and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies. 3.2 STOPPING MACHINE 1. To ST...

15 BRAKE POSITION LEFT HAND BRAKING, WITH RIGHT HAND RELEASED TURNS UNIT TO THE LEFT DRIVE POSITION TRACTION LEVER POSITION SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper operation before operating machine. Refer to Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND BRAKES...

16 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.9 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 W HEEL on support. 3. Moving position of MOW ER DECK on power unit. WARNING DO NOT ...

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

19 SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Mower not ...................................... Broken or slipping Blade Belt. ......................................Replace Belt. Check idler and spring. cutting full ...................................... Du...

20 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...

21 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 left and right lower handles. See Figure 5.3. 2. Remove lower carriage bolt and nut from both left and right handles. 3. Raise or lower ...

22 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...

23 SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 7.1 TRANSMISSION BELT REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should it become necessary to replace the transmission drive belt, contact an authorized SNAPPER Dealer for service. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. ...

24 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...

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 defe...

34 Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for PRO GEAR EXPRESS MID-SIZE WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 0 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...