Snapper SPE131KW, SPE151KW, SPE361, SPE381 important safety instructions Model Number Explanation

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Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for

PRO GEAR EXPRESS

WALK BEHIND MOWERS

MID-SIZE

SERIES 1

POWER UNIT

MODEL

SPE131KW

SPE151KW

MOWER UNIT

MODEL

SPE361

SPE481

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

S

P

E

13

1

KW

MODEL DESIGNATION MODEL TYPE MODEL OPTION

ENGINE TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP

S – Snapper Commercial Model	ENGINE HORSE POWER	CUTTING DECK WIDTH		1 - Series Designation	KW – Kawasaki Engine
P – Pro Mid Size Model	13 – 13 Engine HP	361 – 36” Cutting Deck
E – Express Model	15 – 15 Engine HP	481 – 48” Cutting Deck

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your PRO GEAR WALK BEHIND, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 - 4. 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!

* Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors.

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SNAPPER – A Division of Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.

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MANUAL No. 7-4324 (I.R. 8/04/04)

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Contents Model Number Explanation PRO Gear Express Walk Behind Mowers MID-SIZE SeriesProtection for Children Important Safety InstructionsSlope Operation PreparationOperation Safe Handling of GasolineMaintenance Table of Contents Introduction FamiliarizationNomenclature Keep Children and Others OUT of the Mowing Area Safety Messages and SymbolsImportant Safety and Operating Instructions Controls Operating Instructions Safety Interlock System ChecksBefore Operating Stopping MachineStarting & Operating PRE-START Check ListEngine Start Engine AS Follows On next Stopping Machine Reverse OperationTo Reverse Direction Turning Mower Traction Lock OperationMowing and Turning on Hillsides Adjusting Caster Wheels Cutting Height AdjustmentAdjusting Blade on Cutter Spindle Side Profile of Unit Adjusting Fixed Deck AttachmentSymptom Problem Solution TroubleshootingHours Procedure Comments Mower TroubleshootingSTEERING/BRAKES AdjustmentsTraction LEVERS/RODS Handle Height Transmission Shift Lever AdjustmentReplacement Parts Power Unit ServiceTransmission Parts & Service Transmission Belt REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Mower Attachment ServiceTraction Belt Removal & Replacement Cutter Deck Belt Removal & InstallationStandard Replacement Blades Cutting Blade ServiceBlade Removal and Sharpening 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 Page PRO Gear Express MID-SIZE Walk Behind Mowers Series