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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 1
MODEL
381451HBVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
38 145 1 H B V E
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE HP ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE MODEL
DRIVE SYSTEM
38 – 38” Cutting Deck H – Hydrostatic Drive System
145 – 14.5 HP Engine B – Briggs Engine
1 – Series Designation V – Over Head Valve
E – Electric Start
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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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and to those you can safely control and attach loads to STOP machine if anyone enters the area. hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade instructions. controls and other safety devic
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................... 6-11 Pre-start Checklist .........................................................................................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION NOTE: BLADE CONTROL LEVER ON LEFT SIDE OF MACHINE, HIDDEN IN THIS VIEW BLADE CONTROL SEAT LEVER ADJUSTMENT KNOBS FUEL TANK ENGINE SPEED CONTROL IGNITION SWITCH CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL & PARK BRAKE LATCH GROUND CUTTING SPEED DECK HANGER PEDAL CUTTING CUTTING DECK HEIGHT LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.5. Check blade engagement lever to insure it Make the following checks and perform the service works freely. required before each start-up. The hydro transmission on this machine is equipped with a roll release lever. 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and The control can be used to disengage the engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. transmission. Moving the lever to the “Release” roll Keep en
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This machine is equipped with hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement and the speed of movement of the machine is controlled by the ground speed control pedal. A small movement of the ground speed pedal can cause the machine to move instantly. Depress the ground speed BLADE pedal very carefully and slowly. Avoid fast starts and CONTROL sudden changes in direction. LEVER 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION BLADE LEVER SHOWN 2.3.
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) (Continued) RUN 8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, Refer to Section “ENGINE (MANUAL START)” to OFF manually start the electric start engine. 2.3.2. ENGINE (MANUAL START) START IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “RUN”, and the recoil handle is pulled, the engine will turn over but will not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is pressed all the way down and pi
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION NOTE: For best cutting results, drive machine at a slow 2.3.3. MOWER BLADE forward ground speed with the engine speed control set to 1. With engine running, move engine speed control “FAST” position. This combination will allow the mower to the “FAST” position. blades to lift the grass while cutting smoothly and evenly. 2. Move blade control lever forward to the “ON” blade engaged position. See Figure 2.9. DEPRESS CLUTCH/BRAK
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running Stop Blade. Stop engine. Engage parking brake. Remove key. CLUTCH/BRAKE 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE PEDAL 2.4.1. ENGINE 1. Stop engine by turning key off to the “STOP” position. Move engine speed control to slow. Turn key to “STOP”. See Figure 2.11. DEPRESS PEDAL FULLY & PIVOT FORWARD TO LOCK POSITION. PARK BRAKE IS NOW ENGAGED. OFF FIGURE 2.12 BLADE LEVER SH
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.5. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.4.4. PARK BRAKE 1. Adjust cutting height using cutting height 1. Engage park brake by depressing clutch/brake adjustment lever. Depress latch release button located at the tip of the cutting height lever and move lever to control pedal fully and pivot pedal forward to the locked desired cutting height. Release latch button. Try to position. Do not park machine on slopes. See Fig
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. 3.1 INTRODUCTION ATTACH HOSE TO OIL To retain the quality of the Hydro Rear Engine Rider, DRAIN FITTING use genuine SNAPPER replaceme
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 2. Remove cover to gain access to belt by WARNING removing four screws. See Figure 3.4. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, TWO SCREWS ON EACH SIDE OF COVER service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. WARNING REMOVE SCRE
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE COOLING FAN COOLING FINS DECK BELT CHECK ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION BELT. KEEP COOLING FAN & FINS CLEAN. FIGURE 3.6 FIGURE 3.7 3.2.7. Service Brake / Park Brake WARNING 1. Check machine brake for proper function. The following procedure requires the engine and Engage park brake. Push machine. Rear tires blades to be operated. Exercise extreme caution. should skid. Drive machine forward and apply Clear area of loose parts & tools first. Only opera
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.9. Lubrication - Grease Fittings 4. Transmission belt idler arm pivot, 1-3 shots. See Figure 3.11. (Continued from previous page) AXLE PIVOT IDLER ARM PIVOT FIGURE 3.8 FIGURE 3.11 2. Front axle kingpins, 2-3 shots. See Figure 3.9. 5. Deck spindle housings, 1-3 shots. See Figure 3.12. KING PIN BUSHING SPINDLE HOUSING GREASE FITTING FIGURE 3.9 3. Front wheel bearings, 3-5 shots. See Figure FIGURE 3.12 3.10.
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 5. Elevate end of hose to prevent fuel from draining from tank. 6. Slip hose over fittings on new filter. 3.3.1. Perform all service required after the first 5 hours of operation – Refer to Section “SERVICE – 7. Move hose clamps back to original position. AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS”. 8. Place hose back into support clamp and 3.3.2. Check battery electrolyte level. Battery is secure. located under seat. 9. Check for leaks. 1. R
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 2. Carefully stand machine on rear bumper. WARNING 3. Remove blades. See Figure 4.2. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and REMOVE BLADE NUT secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. 4.1 ENGINE AD
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING CONTROL CABLE TENSION ADJUSTMENT. MOVE NUTS. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are hot. Avoid serious burns by allowing all parts to cool before working on machine. INCREASE DECREASE 4.3 MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELTS – ADJUST
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3 MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELTS – ADJUSTMENT / 4.3.3. Deck Belt Replacement REPLACEMENT (continued from previous page) The deck belt requires no adjustments. Replace belt if it becomes worn or damaged. 1. Stop engine. Stop blades. Engine parking WARNING brake. Remove key. The following procedure requires the engine and 2. Remove cover to gain access to belt area. The blades to be operated. Exercise extreme caution. Clear cover is retained to the seat
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.3. Deck Belt Replacement (continued from ADJUSTMENT NUT previous page) 6. Grip rag firmly while pulling up on belt and rotating pulley. Belt will roll off of spindle pulley. 7/16” 7. Very carefully relax tension on belt. 8. Route belt off of jackshaft pulley, idler pulley and right spindle pulley. Remove deck belt spring. Remove belt. See Figure 4.8. 9. Reverse procedure to install new belt. 10. Attach blade control cable spring to idler arm a
