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Safety Instructions and Operator's Manual for PRO GEAR EXPRESS WALK BEHIND MOWERS MID-SIZE SERIES 0 POWER UNIT MODEL SPE1250KW SPE140KW SPE150KH MOWER UNIT MODEL SPE361 SPE481 MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION MODEL DESIGNATION MODEL TYPE MODEL OPTION t P E 125 0 KW I ENGINE TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP S - Snapper Commercial Model P - Pro Mid Siz[...]

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

A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 11. Protect yourself when mowing and wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, long pants, ear protection, hardhat and substantial footwear with good traction. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. 12. Know how to STOP blades and e[...]

A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Disconnect battery before performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could cause injury. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery first and positive (red) last. Reconnect positive first and negative last. Charge battery in an open well ventilated area, free [...]

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

SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION OPERATOR'S PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER TRACTION OPERATOR'S PRESENCE LOCK KEY CONTROL (OPC) SWITCH LH. TRACTION LEVER R.H. TRACTION LEVER CAP BELT COVER COVER RETAINING KNOBS SPEED CONTROL STARTER ROPE AIR FILTER MUFFLER DECK COVER 41D ... DECK (36"SHOWN) DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR CASTER WHE[...]

SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS I i i [E"G'NEI I E"°'NE ] CHOKE BLADES ENGAGED"ON" "STOP .... RUN" LEFT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR LEFT TURN I BLADES DISENGAGED"OFF" I RIGHT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR RIGHT TURN DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF THE MOWING AREA DANGER![...]

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

SECTION 2 - CONTROLS OPERATOR'S PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) KEY SWITCH SHOWN IN "STOP" POSITION BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH ENGINE SPEED CONTROL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER RIGHT HAND TRACTION LEVER TRACTION LOCK FIGURE 2.1 NOTE: TRACTION LOCK SHOWN IN THE TRACTION LEVER "LOCKED" POSITION I _IL WARNING To avoid sudden and unexpected turnin[...]

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 Wheel Drives, Mower Blades and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies. 3.2 STOPPING MACHINE 1. To STOP forward or reverse motion, 2, 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. RIGHT [...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 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 tire[...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3,4 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. I_LEFT SIDE MOVE ENGINESPEED CONTROL TO CHOKE _ SWITCH SHOWN IN "OFF" POSITION FIGURE 3.5 IMPORTANT: DO NOT jerk the engine recoil [...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 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 t[...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper operation before operating machine. Refer to Section "ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND BRAKES". 3.6 TRACTION LOCK OPERATION - 3.6.1 TO LOCK 1. Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handte, to stop movement of machine. 2, Using index fingers[...]

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 WHEEL on support. 3. Moving position of MOWER DECK on power unit. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with th[...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.11 ADJUSTING BLADE ON CUTTER SPINDLE (Continued) CUTTER SPACERS HOUSING t!l_ _ ON TOP _......--, PULLEY ._... ,....,,,.,,,,,,....._ CUTTER I r" HOUSING BLAO l f _1 SPACERS ON BOTTOM u_ FIGURE 3.14 3.12 ADJUSTING FIXED DECK ATTACHMENT The mower deck has four different positions for attaching it to the power [...]

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

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

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 and [...]

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 carriage [...]

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 Power Unit and Mower Attachment. We recommend returnin[...]

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 from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid s[...]

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. NEW BLADE" " _'_t_ WEAR LIMIT _._._ _ _ (NOTCH STARTS) DANGEROUS CONDITION! DO NOT USE ON MOWER! REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE. FIGURE 7.4 1. Use the following chart for ord[...]

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 an[...]

ELECTRICAL OPC SWITCH (PISTOL GRIP MODELS) KEY WITH COVER KEYSWITCH...-----_ 15 AMP FUSE BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH KAWASAKI ENGINE ONLY i__ KAWASAKI MODULE PIGTAIL KAWASAKI CAPACITOR TO MAIN HARNESS GROUND TO ENGINE TO ENGINE- TERMINAL TO TRANSMISSION SWITCH TO ELECTRIC CLUTCH OPC SWITCH (PISTOL GRIP MODELS ONLY) MAIN HARNESS NOTE:THIS TERMINAL HAS A LOC[...]

ELECTRICAL ELECTRIC CLUTCH BLACK [_ BLUEs YELLOW ENGINE 15A FUSE GREEN _ GREEN RED RED BLACK _ WHITE _ YELLOW IISEE NOTEI _ ]' OPC R,H. OPC L,H. IGNITION RED _ YELLOW4 TRANSMISSION BLACK WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR PISTOL GRIP HANDLE & ELECTRIC BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH FIGURE 7,10 TRANS SWITCH RED (16 GA) D% ENGINE (SEE NOTE) ELECTRIC CLUTCH RED {t_ 0.[...]

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. ® SNA[...]

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE an illustration of how dirt can dama & how naintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail- able engines and components In their products In order to _= provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper • = care Is essential In "" prolonging engine life. Dirt Is your engine's enemy number 11 The en[...]

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE gulp about 12,000, gallons of air for every gallon of f= used. Because of Its working environ- ment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with air- borne dirt particles. that dirt will quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their englnse with extremely efficient air cleaners to filter out th [...]

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air Is also needed to keep your engine coot. Dirt, dust & debris build up to restrict and clog cooling air Intake screens and fins. Clean screens and fins at frequent Intervals. The engine blower housing and shrouds should be removed at least once each season or more often under dry, dusty conditions for a thorough cleaning [...]

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 4-cyle engines with an oil level plug, don't be footed into thinking the engine has sufficient lubricating all If you can see "some" oll In the opening - the level should always be brought up to the point of top of the fill hole. @ On 2-cyele engines, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gasoline[...]

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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 information and critical safety warnings. Read, U[...]