Snapper SPE1250KW, SPE140KW, SPE150KH, SPE360, SPE480 Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - Safety Messages & Decals	6
Controls	7
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	8-14
Before Operating	8
Emergency Stop – Pistol Grip	8
Normal Operating Stop – Pistol Grip	8
Pre-Start Checklist	9
Starting and Operating	9-11
Reverse Operation	11
Traction Lock Operation – Pistol Grip	12
Turning Mower	12
Mowing and Turning on Hillsides	12
Cutting Height Adjustment (Fixed Decks)	13
Adjusting Caster Wheels	13
Adjusting Blade on Cutter Spindle	13-14
Adjusting Fixed Deck Attachment	14
SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING	15-16
Engine Troubleshooting	15
Mower Troubleshooting	15-16
Transmission Troubleshooting	16
Service & Lubrication	16
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS	17-18
Steering and Brakes	17
Traction Levers & Rods	17
Handle Height	18
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	18
SECTION 6 - POWER UNIT SERVICE	19
Replacement Parts	19
Transmission Parts & Service	19
General Transmission Servicing	19
Transmission/Lube	19
SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE	20
Transmission Belt Removal/Installation	20
Traction Belt Removal/Installation	20
Cutter Deck Belt Removal/Installation	20
Cutting Blade Service: Removal, Sharpening, Balancing & Replacement	21
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement	22
ELECTRICAL	23-24
WARRANTY	25
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	26-29

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