Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for
PRO GEAR EXPRESS WALK BEHIND MOWERS MID-SIZE SERIES 1

POWER UNIT

MODEL

SPE131KW
SPE151KW

MOWER UNIT

MODEL

SPE361
SPE481
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
S P E 13 1 KW
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
MODEL TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
MODEL OPTION ENGINE HP
S – Snapper Commercial Model ENGINE HORSE POWER CUTTING DECK WIDTH 1 - Series Designation KW – Kawasaki Engine
P – Pro Mid Size Model 13 – 13 Engine HP 361 – 36” Cutting Deck
E – Express Model 15 – 15 Engine HP 481 – 48” Cutting Deck
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!
* Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors.
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SNAPPER – A Division of Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 7-4324 (I.R. 8/04/04)