Snapper SPE481, SPEL150KH, SPE361 important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

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7. Disconnect battery before performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could cause injury. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery first and positive (red) last. Reconnect positive first and negative last. Charge battery in an open well ventilated area, free from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing and insulated gloves.

8.Park machine on level ground. DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks.

9.Service engine and clean, adjust or repair only when engine and blades are stopped. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from spark plug(s).

10.DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or overspeed engine. DO NOT make adjustments with the engine running.

11.Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual to prevent controls from binding.

12.Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling them. DO NOT straighten or weld blades, only replace them.

13.DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.

14.Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy.

15.Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. DO NOT allow untrained personnel to service the machine.

16.Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to assure that original standards are maintained.

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Contents PRO Gear Express Walk Behind Mowers MID-SIZE Series Model Number ExplanationImportant Safety Instructions Protection for ChildrenSlope Operation PreparationMaintenance OperationImportant 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 Controls Traction Lever Locked PositionOperating Instructions Before OperatingStopping Machine PRE-START Check ListFrom previous On next Reverse Operation Traction Lock Operation Mowing and Turning on HillsidesTurning Mower Traction Lever PositionAdjusting Caster Wheels Adjusting Blade on Cutter SpindleAdjusting Fixed Deck Attachment Adjusting Blade on CutterSide Profile of Unit Troubleshooting Symptom Problem SolutionMower Troubleshooting Hours Procedure CommentsSTEERING/BRAKES AdjustmentsTraction LEVERS/RODS Transmission Shift Lever Adjustment Handle HeightReplacement Parts Power Unit ServiceTransmission Parts & Service Mower Attachment Service Transmission Belt REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTraction 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 Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page Page PRO Gear Express MID-SIZE Walk Behind Mowers Series