Snapper SPE131KW, SPE361, SPE481 manual

Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for PRO GEAR EXPRESS WALK BEHIND MOWERS MID-SIZE SERIES 1 POWER UNIT MODEL SPE131KW MOWER UNIT MODEL SPE361 SPE481 MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION S P E 13 1 KW MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE MODEL TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION MODEL OPTION ENGINE HP S – Snapper Commercial Model ENGINE HORSE POWER CUTTING DECK WIDTH [...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply w ith the follow ing SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these inst[...]

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 11. Protect yourself when mow ing and wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, long pants, ear protection, hardhat and substantial footw ear w ith good traction. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in mov ing parts. 12. Know how to STOP blades and[...]

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 1. Shut off fuel w hile storing or transporting. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside w here fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a w ater heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel conta[...]

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS .................................................................................. 2-4 TABLE OF CONTEN TS .............................................................................................................. .5 SECTION 1 - FAMI LIARIZATI ON .................................................[...]

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 operating practices. Read, Understand and Follow[...]

7 SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS BLADE SWITCH BLADES ENGA GED“ON” KEYSWITCH ENGINE “STOP” ENGINE “RUN” BLAD ES DISENGAG ED“OFF” LEFT TRACTIO N LEVER SQUEEZE FOR LEFT TURN RIGHT TRA CTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR RIGHT TURN ENGINE SPEED SLOW FAST CHOKE DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF THE MOWING AREA DANGER! [...]

8 SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS[...]

9 SECTION 2 - CONTROLS FIGURE 2.1 WARNING To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both Traction Levers must be mov ed the same way when stopping or starting machine motion. BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH KEY SWITCH SHOWN IN “STOP” POSITION OPERA TOR’S PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) RIGHT HAND TRACTIO N LEVER TRACTION LOCK TRAN SMISSION SHIFT LEVER ENGINE SPEED [...]

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 in preparation for possible emergencies. 3.2 STOPPI[...]

11 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start-up: 1. If required, make cutting height adjustments. Refer to Section “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”. 2. Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure to 25 psi in front and 12-15 psi in rear tires. [...]

12 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 STARTING & OPERATING - (Continued from previous page) 5. Move Engine Speed Control Lever to the CHOKE position. See Figure 3.5. 6. Turn Key Switch to RUN position. FIGURE 3.5 IMPORTANT : DO NOT jerk the engine recoil starter handle or allow it to snap back. NOTE : Engine will not start unless the transm[...]

13 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 STARTING & OPERATING (Continued from previous page) 13. STOPPING MACHINE Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against the handle and hold. Pull both the right and left Traction Locks rearward with index fingers until both Traction Levers are locked in the Traction Locked position. 14. Pull[...]

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 movement of machine . 2. Using index fingers p[...]

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 attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service wit[...]

16 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 . 1 2 ADJUSTING BLADE ON CUTTER SPINDLE (Continued) FIGURE 3.14 3 . 1 3 ADJUSTING FIXED DECK ATTACHMENT The mower deck has four different positions for attaching it to the power unit. The lowest setting provides a cutting height range of 1-1/2” to 2-1/2”, the middle low cut is 2-1/4” to 3-1/4”, the mi[...]

17 SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine .................... Key OFF. .............................................................................................. Turn Key to Run. does not ................. Fuel T ank empt y. ............................................................................[...]

18 SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Mow er not ....................................... Brok en or slipping Blade Be lt. ...................................... Repl ace Belt. cutting full ...................................... Dull, Damaged or Worn Blades ................................... Shar [...]

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 adjustment. 2. Stop engine, remove the key from switch a[...]

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 desired height. See Figure 5.3. 4. Install the carria[...]

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 loc al SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for your mower, always mention Model and Serial Number of Power Unit and Mower Attachment. We recommend retu[...]

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 w ires from spark plugs and secure w ires aw ay from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. [...]

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 BLADES 36” DECK 48” DECK 2-9246 2-9247 7.4.[...]

24 SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 7.5 MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles) BEARING REPLACEMENT In the event that a spindle bearing requires replacement, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable Spindles have been designed so that no special tools or presses are required. 1. Remove belt. Loosen blade nut and remove. Allow blade bolt, washer, blade[...]

25 ELECTRICAL FIGURE 7.9 KEY WITH COVER KEYSWITCH BLAD E CLUTCH SWITCH OPC SWITCH (PISTOL GRIP MODELS ONLY) CONNECTOR NOTCH 15 A MP FUSE TO TRAN SMISSION SWITCH MAIN WIRE HARNESS OPC SWITCH (PISTOL GRIP MODELS) KAWASAKI ENGINE ONLY KAWA SA KI MODULE KA WASA KI PIGTA IL KA WASA KI CAPA CITOR TO MAIN HARNESS GROUND TO ENGINE TO ENGINE TERMINAL * NOTE[...]

26 ELECTRICAL FIGURE 7.10 FIGURE 7.11 BLACK BLUE ELECTRIC CLUTCH YELLOW BLADE SWITCH ENGINE GREEN 15A FUSE GREEN IGNITION RED RED BLACK OPC R.H. WHITE OPC L.H. YELLOW (SEE NOTE) RED TRAN SMISSION YELLOW BLACK WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR PISTOL GRIP HANDLE & ELECTRIC BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH TRAN S SWITCH (SEE NOTE) RED (16 GA) ENGINE YELLOW (16 GA) L.H. OPC[...]

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 defective in material or workmanship or both. Fo[...]

28 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following informa tion on your Snapper purchase) Model Number __________________________________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________________________________ Date of Pu rchase ____________________________[...]

29 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

30 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

31 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

32 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

33 NOTES[...]

34 NOTES[...]

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 contai n very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, [...]