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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
PRO HYDRO
WALK BEHIND MOWERS
MID-SIZE
SERIES 3
POWER UNIT MOWER UNIT
MODELS MODELS
SPLHI53KW SPA361
SPLH173KW SPA481
SPA521
SPA611
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
I islPI LIHIlSl 3 IK_Vl
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
MODEL TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
MODEL OPTION ENGINE HP
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
ENGINE HORSE POWER CUTTING DECK WIDTH
S - Snapper Commercial Model 3 -Series Designation KW - Kawasaki Engine
P - Pro Mid Size Model
15 - 15.0 Engine HP 36 - 36" Cutting Deck
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and bo
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A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 10. Protect yourself when mowing and wear appropriate 3. Stop Blades when crossing gravel drive, walks, and clothing including safety glasses, long pants, ear under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard. protection, hardhat and substantial footwear with good traction. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry 4. DO NOT raise deck with the blades running. may get tang
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A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A MAINTENANCE 1. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel container out of the reach of children in a well ventilated, unoccupied building. 2. Clean grass and debris from engine, mufflers, drives and cutting units
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................. 2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ................................................................................................ 6 SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES, SYMBOLS AND CONTROLS .................................... 7-10 Safety Message
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SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND TRACTION SPEED TRACTION CONTROL LEVER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER LEVER CONTROLSWITCH OPERATOR'S PRESENCE CONTROL CONTROL(OPC) FILLER CAP NEUTRAL FUELTANK LATCH KEY STARTER ROPE SWITCH FILL/CHECK CAP AIR FILTER HYDRAULIC (Hydraulic Reservoir) PUMPS (Not REARTIRES Shown) DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING CRANK COVER RETAINING FUEL SHUT-OFF J KNOBS VALVE (Not Shown) t" HYDRAULIC DRIVE CASTER MOTOR WHEEL (Behind Each Rear ASSEMBLY Wheel) FRONT DISCHARGE TIRES DEFLECTOR D
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ! IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ! READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL, AND ON THE MACHINE, ENGINE AND ATTACHMENTS.
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS FORWARD I BLADES ENGAGED"ON" I SPEED RANGE SETTING 1 ''OFF''SQUEEZE LEFT TRACTION FOR LEFT LEVER TURN 1 [ BLADES DISENGAGED RIGHT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR RIGHT TURN "STOP .... RUN" ENGINE ] [ ENGINE I iLATC"_O I_, / SPEED RANGE SETTING NEUTRAL LATCH USE TO LATCH TRACTION LEVERS IN NEUTRAL READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 8
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA ENGINE AND COMPONENTS ARE HOT. ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL BEFORE ADJUSTING OR WORKING ON MACHINE DANGER! ROTATING BLADES 9
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SECTION 2 - CONTROLS 2.2 BLADE AND TRACTION CONTROLS Before operating, become familiar with all the controls (See Figure 2.1A) and how to use them. 1. Blade Clutch Control Switch Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand 2. R.H. Traction Lever and Left Hand Traction Wheel Drives, the Mower 3. L.H. Traction Lever Blades, and the Engine in preparation for a 4. Neutral Latch possible emergency. 5. Speed Control Lever 2.1 ENGINE CONTROLS - A. Engine Speed Control B. Keyswitch Neutral Latch is not i
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SECTION 3 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING allow operation of the machin Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near T personnel. open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any 3.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors. Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start-up. 7. Add fuel to tank after pushing the ma
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SECTION 3 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 STOPPING IMPORTANT: Squeezing both Traction Levers back past CHOKE Neutral position will cause the machine to back up. POSITION 1. Squeeze both Traction Controls simultaneously towards handle bar until both are in Neutral. Manually engage the Neutral Latch. See Figure 3.2. ENGINE SPEED LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND TRACTION TRACTION LEVER LEVER / FIGURE 3.3 WARNING DO NOT leave machine with the engine running. NEUTRAL LATCH STOP engine. STOP blades. Latch both Tracti
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SECTION 3 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING AI The SNAPPER Pro Hydro Mowers have a Transport The tighter the Traction Levers are squeezed back[ Speed, which allows the machine to travel forward at a towards the handlebar, the faster the machine will[ speed of 6 MPH - it is NOT to be used while walking! move in reverse. Use extreme CAUTION when[ Use the Transport Speed ONLY when the machine is reversing machine! I equipped with a Riding Sulky! DO NOT make sharp turns at high speed! The mach
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SECTION 3 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.8 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3.6 MOWER OPERATION (Continued from Previous Page) For operator comfort the height of the handlebars are 5. While holding both Traction Levers in the neutral adjustable to five different positions. The handle height position, release the Neutral Latch by squeezing both adjustment procedure is sensitive and the following Traction Levers slightly rearward. procedures and WARNINGS must be followed very 6. Simultaneously (and slowly), re
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SECTION 3 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.8 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STEP 7: Adjust swivel (Clockwise or Counter- Clockwise) until the pin on the swivel aligns perfectly (Continued from previous page) with the hole in the traction control arm. The traction STEP 3: Insert rod (5/16" diameter x 20" long) through control lever must be held in the Neutral Latch position alignment holes in the left and right traction control shift when making this adjustment. Complete this lever arms and the tank support b
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SECTION 3 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.9 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Remove (or add) Spacers by rotating slots so they align with the flat area on Caster Shaft. (Fixed Decks) The Mower has three methods of adjusting cutting height listed as follows: 1. Moving position of BLADE on cutter spindle shaft. 2. Moving position of CASTER WHEEL on support. 3. Moving position of MOWER DECK on power unit. / SLOT SPACERS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running
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SECTION 3 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.12 ADJUSTING FIXED DECK ATTACHMENT SPACERS (4) The Mower Deck has four different positions for attaching it to the power unit. The lowest setting provides a cutting height range from 1 1/2" to 2 1/2", the middle low cut from 2 1/4" to 3 1/4", the middle high cut from 3" to 4", and the highest cut from 3 3/4" to 4 3/4". Make sure the Spacers on the Caster Wheels are moved UP or DOWN as shown below to correspond with the bolt positions to keep the Mower Deck lev
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SECTION 4 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION PAGE Engine Key OFF. Turn Keyto Run. 12 does not Fill Fuel Tank. 11 Fuet Tank empty. start.. Fuel Shut-Off Closed. Open Fuel Shut-Off. 12 Engine Throttle Control not at FAST Put Engine Throttle Control to FAST (Rabbit) 12 (Rabbit) position. position. Choke NOT closed. Put Throttle Control in CHOKE position. 12 Spark Plug Wire loose or disconnected. Connect Spark Plug Wire. (See Engine Manual) Blade Clutch Switch in ON position. Move Bla
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICATION INFORMATION ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (Not Illustrated) TRACTION LEVERS CONTROLS & LINKAGES Replace every 100 Lubricate each with 1-2 shots of Before each mowing period, coat all wear =......................................... • grease every 25 hours of operation. points, hinge points and sliding parts with medium duty oil. INTERLOCK SWITCHES ENGINE Inspect switches for ease Change Oil Fi{ter after first 5 hours of of operati
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICATION INFORMATION HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN Check all fasteners for proper tightness Change Engine Oil and Filter at 5 hours .............................. See engine manual Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter at 25 hours ........................ Use SAE 10W-30. Reservoir capacity 1 Gal. 8 HOURS Check/Change Engine Oil ................................................... Change oil if extreme dusty conditions Clean Air Filter .......................................