Snapper 381451HBVE important safety instructions Rear Engine Riding Mower Hydro Drive Series

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1

MODEL

381451HBVE

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

 

 

 

 

 

38

145

 

1

H

 

B

V

E

 

 

 

 

 

CUTTING WIDTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE OPTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE HP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE TYPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERIES DESIGNATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRIVE SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38 – 38” Cutting Deck

 

 

 

 

 

H – Hydrostatic Drive System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

145 – 14.5 HP Engine

 

 

 

 

 

B – Briggs Engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 – Series Designation

 

 

 

V – Over Head Valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E – Electric Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!

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MANUAL No. 7-2214 (REV. 3, 8/29/01)

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Contents Manual No -2214 REV , 8/29/01 Rear Engine Riding Mower Hydro Drive SeriesImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionPRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentRoll Release Starting & Operation Engine Electric Start Engine Electric Start Starting & OperationEngine Manual Start Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower BladeDo not park machine on slopes Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. EngineMower Blade Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentService Engine Air Cleaner Service After First 5 HoursChange Engine Oil Engine To Deck Belt Blade Drive & Engine to Deck Belts a Check Blade Drive BeltDeck Belt Transmission Service Brake / Park BrakeInterlock System Engine and blades Must Stop ifFrom previous Service Annually Service Every 25 Operating HoursStorage OUT of Season Mower Blade Drive Belts Adjustment / Replacement Engine Adjustments & Repair Mower Blade ReplacementControl Cable Spring Extension Range 3/8 & 1/2 Belt Guides Deck belt is under spring tension. Use caution when removing Deck Belt ReplacementMower Blade Brake Adjustment Deck Belt Replacement from PreviousService Brake / Park Brake Adjustment Mower Deck Level AdjustmentBattery Removal BatteryBattery Testing Battery StorageBattery Condition Chart Stop Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionBlades Not Cutting Loss Of TractionCutting Grass ImproperlyTo be Performed Pages Subject Service ReferenceDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Rear Engine Riding Mower Hydro Drive Series