Snapper SP360, SP480, SPA360, SPA480, SPA520, SPA610, SPLH140KH, SPLH140KW, SPLH140KWE, SPLH150KH, SPLH160BV, SPLH170KW, SPLH180KHE, SPLH220KHE important safety instructions

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

PRO HYDRO WALK BEHIND MOWERS MID-SIZE SERIES 0

POWER UNIT

MODELS MOWER UNIT

MODELS

SPLH140KW

SPLH170KW

SPLH140KH

SPLH150KH

SPLH160BV

SPLH140KWE

SPLH180KHE

SPLH220KHE

SP360

SP480

SPA360

SPA480

SPA520

SPA610

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

S P L H 14 0 KW

MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE

MODEL TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION

MODEL OPTION ENGINE HP

DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE

S – Snapper Commercial Model ENGINE HORSE POWER CUTTING DECK WIDTH 0 - Series Designation KW – Kawasaki Engine

P – Pro Mid Size Model 14 – 14.0 Engine HP 36 – 36” Cutting Deck KH – Kohler Engine

L - Loop Type Handle Model 15 – 15.0 Engine HP 48 – 48” Cutting Deck E – Electric Starting

H – Hydro Drive System 16 – 16.0 Engine HP 52 – 52” Cutting Deck

A – Adjustable Cutting Deck 17 – 17.0 Engine HP 61 – 61” Cutting Deck

18 – 18.0 Engine HP

22 – 22.0 Engine HP

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your PRO WALK BEHIND, read this manual

carefully and pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2&3. 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 © 1999

SNAPPER INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 4-3799 (REV. 2, 5/17/99)

Model SPLH140KW shown

Contents

Main Safety Instructions & Operators Manual for PRO HYDRO WALK BEHIND MOWERS MID-SIZE SERIES 0 POWER UNIT MODELS MOWER UNIT MODELS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS PREPARATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION 1.1 NOMENCLATURE SECTION 2 - CONTROLS IMPORTANT: 3.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST 3.2 STOPPING 3.3 STARTING AND OPERATING 3.4 TRACTION SPEED CONTROL 3.5 MOWER OPERATION 3.5 MOWER OPERA TION 3.6 MOWING AND TURNING ON HILLSIDES 3.7 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3.8 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT 3.9 ADJUSTING CASTER WHEELS 3.10 ADJUSTING BLADE ON CUTTER SPINDLE 3.11 ADJUSTING FIXED DECK ATTACHMENT 3.12 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS FOR ADJUSTABLE DECK ATTACHMENTS 3.13 BATTERY REMOVAL 3.14 BATTERY INSTALLATION 3.15 BATTERY SERVICE Methods of Checking Battery Condition 3.17 NEW BATTERY PREPARATION SECTION 4 - SERVICE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION PAGE 18 SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICATION CHART FIGURE 4.1 SECTION 4 - SERVICE 4.1 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 4.2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE 4.2.1. SECTION 4 - SERVICE WARNING 4.3 MACHINE SPEED CONTROL RANGES SECTION 4 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 4.4 CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL & INSTALLATION SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICATION SECTION 4 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 4.5 CUTTING BLADE SERVICE 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WARNING: Page Page Page Page SERVICE NOTES Safety Instructions & Operators Manual for PRO HYDRO MID-SIZE WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 0 of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.