Snapper SPE481 important safety instructions PRO Gear Express Walk Behind Mowers MID-SIZE Series

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Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for

PRO GEAR EXPRESS

WALK BEHIND MOWERS

MID-SIZE

SERIES 0

POWER UNIT

MODEL

SPEL150KH

MOWER UNIT

MODEL

SPE361

SPE481

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

 

 

 

 

 

S

P

 

EL

15

 

0

 

KH

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL DESIGNATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE TYPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL TYPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERIES DESIGNATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL OPTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE HP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S – Snapper Commercial Model

ENGINE HORSE POWER

CUTTING DECK WIDTH

0 - Series Designation

KH – Kohler Engine

P – Pro Mid Size Model

15 – 15.0 Engine HP

361 – 36” Cutting Deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E – Express Model

 

 

 

 

 

 

481 – 48” Cutting Deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L – Loop Traction Controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

COPYRIGHT © 2000

SNAPPER INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7-3316 (I.R. 8/29/00)

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Contents Model Number Explanation PRO Gear Express Walk Behind Mowers MID-SIZE SeriesProtection for Children Important Safety InstructionsSlope Operation PreparationOperation MaintenanceImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Introduction FamiliarizationNomenclature Safety Messages and Symbols Important Safety and Operating Insructions Keep Children and Others OUT of the Mowing Area Traction Lever Locked Position ControlsBefore Operating Operating InstructionsStopping Machine PRE-START Check ListFrom previous On next Reverse Operation Mowing and Turning on Hillsides Traction Lock OperationTurning Mower Traction Lever PositionAdjusting Blade on Cutter Spindle Adjusting Caster WheelsAdjusting Fixed Deck Attachment Adjusting Blade on CutterSide Profile of Unit Symptom 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 NUT Remove Belt From Spindle Remove Blade Bolt Electrical Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page Page PRO Gear Express MID-SIZE Walk Behind Mowers Series