Snapper SPE131KW, SPE361, SPE481 PRO Gear Express MID-SIZE Walk Behind Mowers Series

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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 information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

WARNING

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

WARNING

ENGINE EXHAUST, SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS, AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

COPYRIGHT © 2003

SNAPPER PRODUCTS INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7-5454 (I.R. 3/18/03)

Printed in U.S.A.

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Contents Model Number Explanation PRO Gear Express Walk Behind Mowers MID-SIZE SeriesPreparation Important Safety InstructionsProtection for Children Slope OperationOperation Safe Handling of GasolineMaintenance Table of Contents Nomenclature FamiliarizationIntroduction Keep Children and Others OUT of the Mowing Area Safety Messages and SymbolsImportant Safety and Operating Instructions Controls Stopping Machine Safety Interlock System ChecksOperating Instructions Before OperatingEngine Start Engine AS Follows PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operating On next To Reverse Direction Reverse OperationStopping Machine Mowing and Turning on Hillsides Traction Lock OperationTurning Mower Adjusting Blade on Cutter Spindle Cutting Height AdjustmentAdjusting Caster Wheels Side Profile of Unit Adjusting Fixed Deck AttachmentSymptom Problem Solution TroubleshootingHours Procedure Comments Mower TroubleshootingTraction LEVERS/RODS AdjustmentsSTEERING/BRAKES Handle Height Transmission Shift Lever AdjustmentTransmission Parts & Service Power Unit ServiceReplacement Parts Cutter Deck Belt Removal & Installation Mower Attachment ServiceTransmission Belt REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Traction Belt Removal & ReplacementBlade Removal and Sharpening Cutting Blade ServiceStandard Replacement Blades Remove spindle pulley from spindle shaft Kawasaki Engine only ElectricalElectric Clutch Yellow Black Blue Engine 15A Fuse Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantySnapper Product Registration Form Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page Page PRO Gear Express MID-SIZE Walk Behind Mowers Series