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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
PRO HYDRO
WALK BEHIND MOWERS
MID-SIZE
SERIES 1
POWER UNIT MOWER UNIT
MODELS MODELS
SPLH141KW SP360
SPLH171KW SP480
SPLH151KH SPA360
SPLH141KWE SPA480
SPLH221KHE SPA520
SPA610
Model SPLH141KW shown
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
SP LH 14 1 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 1 - Series Designation KW – Kawasaki Engine
P – Pro
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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE 1. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or parts. Keep clear of the discharge area while the pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, engine is running. clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow 2. Stop Blades when crossing gravel drive, walks, engine to cool before storing machine in an and under any conditions where thrown objects e
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.................................................................................................5 SECTION 2 - CONTROLS ........................................................................................
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SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND SPEED TRACTION TRACTION CONTROL CONTROL BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER CONTROL SWITCH OPERATOR’S PRESENCE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (OPC) CONTROL FUEL FILLER CAP NEUTRAL FUEL TANK LATCH LEVER KEY STARTER ROPE SWITCH FILL/CHECK CAP AIR FILTER HYDRAULIC (Hydraulic Reservoir) PUMPS (Not REAR TIRES Shown) DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING ELECTRIC CLUTCH CRANK COVER RETAINING FUEL SHUT-OFF KNOBS VALVE (Not Shown) HYDRAULIC CASTER DRIVE MOTOR WHEEL (Behind Each ASSEMBLY Re
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SECTION 2 - CONTROLS Before operating, become familiar with all the 2.2 BLADE AND TRACTION CONTROLS controls (See Figure 2.1A) and how to use them. Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand 1. Blade Clutch Control Switch 2. R.H. Steering Control and Left Hand Traction Wheel Drives, the Mower 3. L.H. Steering Control Blades, and the Engine in preparation for a 4. Neutral Latch Lever possible emergency. 5. Speed Control/Park Lock Lever 2.1 ENGINE CONTROLS - A. Engine Speed Control WARNING B. Keys
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST WARNING Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near Make the following checks and perform the services as open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or required before each start-up. when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any IMPORTANT: Before starting your SNAPPER Pro spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run Hydro machine, the hydraulic reservoir and engine engi
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHOKE 3.2 STOPPING CONTROL IMPORTANT: Pulling backward on both Traction Controls KNOB back past Neutral position will cause the machine to back up. 1. Pull back on both Traction Controls simultaneously towards handle bar. Manually engage the Neutral Latch Lever. See Figure 3.2. LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND TRACTION TRACTION CONTROL CONTROL FUEL TANK & HANDLE SUPPORT BRACKET PULL OUT TO CHOKE POSITION OUTLINE OF REAR WHEEL (Left Side Shown) FIGURE 3.3 NEUTRAL LATCH LE
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING The SNAPPER Pro Hydro Mowers have a Transport The tighter the traction controls are squeezed back Speed, which allows the machine to travel forward at a against the handlebar, the faster the machine will speed of 6 MPH - it is NOT to be used while walking! Use move in reverse. Use extreme CAUTION when the Transport Speed ONLY when the machine is reversing machine! equipped with a Riding Sulky! DO NOT make sharp turns at high speed! The machine h
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 MOWER OPERATION (Continued from 3.7 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT For operator comfort the height of the handlebars are Previous Page) 5. While holding both Traction Controls in the neutral adjustable to five different positions. The handle height position, release Neutral Latch Lever by pulling adjustment procedure is sensitive and the following controls slightly backwards. procedures and WARNINGS must be followed very 6. Simultaneously (and slowly), release bo
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 7: Adjust swivel (Clockwise or Counter- 3.7 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 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 adjustment lever arms and the ta
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.8 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Fixed Decks) The Mower has three methods of adjusting cutting SLOT 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. SPACERS NOTE! THOSE SPACERS WARNING REMOVED FROM BOTTOM DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or OF CASTER SHOULD BE service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop REINSTALLED AT TOP
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.11 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 le
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SECTION 4 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION PAGE Engine Key OFF. Turn Key to Run. 8 does not Fuel Tank empty. Fill Fuel Tank. 7 start.. Fuel Shut-Off Closed. Open Fuel Shut-Off. 8 Engine Throttle Control not at FAST Put Engine Throttle Control to FAST (Rabbit) (Rabbit) position. position. 8 Choke NOT closed. Put Throttle Control in CHOKE position. 8 Spark Plug Wire loose or disconnected. Connect Spark Plug Wire. (See Engine Manual) Blade Clutch Switch in ON position. Move B
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICATION INFORMATION IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (Not Illustrated) TRACTION CONTROL LEVERS Replace every 100 CONTROLS & LINKAGES 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 ENGINE SWITCHES Change Oil Filter after first 5 hours of Inspect switches for ease operation. Change engine oil every 25 of operation. hours under normal conditions or daily
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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 ................
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE 2. Before removing parts from the Hydraulic System, check WARNING to make sure another part of the machine is not causing Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a the problem. Look for: complete stop in 7 seconds or less. If the blades A. Loose Drive Belt. continue to rotate after 7 seconds, the electric B. Improperly set or bad Idler Pulley. clutch must be checked. Replacement of electric C. Loose or lost set screws and/or sheared Keys in Pulleys. clutch may be ne
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE 4.2.3. HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT REMOVAL (Continued) 2. Loosen Nut on Belt Guide at rear of Engine Pulley and remove Cutter Deck Belt from Engine Pulley. 3. Remove Hydraulic Pump Belt. 4.2.4. HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT INSTALLATION 1. STOP ENGINE! Place Hydraulic Belt on Engine and Pump Pulleys. 2. Attach Idler Spring to Bolt and reattach Nut to Bolt. 3. Place Cutter Deck Belt on Engine Pulley. 4.2.5. REPLACEMENT PARTS To retain the quality of your Machine, use genuine SNAPPER replacemen
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE 9. Wheel rotation will be stopped by adjusting the 4.4TRACTION CONTROL NEUTRAL eccentric on the pump arms on the right and left ADJUSTMENT pumps. Turning the eccentric slightly clockwise or The Traction Control Neutral Adjustment counter-clockwise will synchronize the pump and procedure is sensitive. The following steps and traction controls for Neutral. See Figure 3.11. To WARNINGS must be followed very carefully. turn the eccentric, first loosen the bolt in the pump control
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SECTION 5 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 5.1 CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL & ELECTRIC RIGHT CLUTCH INSTALLATION HAND REMOVE BELT LEFT 5.1.1. 36” CUTTING DECK BELT REMOVAL SPINDLE IDLER HAND PULLEY 1. Move Mower onto a smooth, level surface. Turn PULLEY SPINDLE PULLEY Ignition Key to STOP position, remove Key, disconnect Spark Plug Wire and secure Wire away from Spark Plug. 2. Remove Mower deck belt cover. 3. Remove Idler Tension Spring and swing Idler away from belt. 4. Remove old belt from Spindle Pull
