Snapper SPE131KW, SPE151KW, SPE361, SPE381 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 © 2004

SNAPPER - A Division of Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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

Printed in U.S.A.

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Contents PRO Gear Express Walk Behind Mowers MID-SIZE Series Model Number ExplanationImportant Safety Instructions Protection for ChildrenSlope Operation PreparationSafe Handling of Gasoline OperationMaintenance Table of Contents Familiarization IntroductionNomenclature Safety Messages and Symbols Keep Children and Others OUT of the Mowing AreaImportant Safety and Operating Instructions Controls Safety Interlock System Checks Operating InstructionsBefore Operating Stopping MachinePRE-START Check List Starting & OperatingEngine Start Engine AS Follows On next Reverse Operation Stopping MachineTo Reverse Direction Traction Lock Operation Turning MowerMowing and Turning on Hillsides Cutting Height Adjustment Adjusting Caster WheelsAdjusting Blade on Cutter Spindle Adjusting Fixed Deck Attachment Side Profile of UnitTroubleshooting Symptom Problem SolutionMower Troubleshooting Hours Procedure CommentsAdjustments STEERING/BRAKESTraction LEVERS/RODS Transmission Shift Lever Adjustment Handle HeightPower Unit Service Replacement PartsTransmission Parts & Service Mower Attachment Service Transmission Belt REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTraction Belt Removal & Replacement Cutter Deck Belt Removal & InstallationCutting Blade Service Standard Replacement BladesBlade Removal and Sharpening Remove spindle pulley from spindle shaft Electrical Kawasaki Engine onlyElectric Clutch Yellow Black Blue Engine 15A Fuse Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantySnapper Product Registration Form Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page Page Page PRO Gear Express MID-SIZE Walk Behind Mowers Series