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Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for
PRO GEAR EXPRESS
WALK BEHIND MOWERS
MID-SIZE
SERIES 0
POWER UNIT
MODEL
SPEL150KH
MOWER UNIT
MODEL
SPE361
SPE481
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
S P EL 15 0 KH
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
MODEL TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
MODEL OPTION ENGINE HP
S – Snapper Commercial Model ENGINE HORSE POWER CUTTING DECK WIDTH 0 - Series Designation KH – Kohler Engine
P – Pro Mid Size Model 15 – 15.0 Engine HP 361 – 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 11. Protect yourself when mowing and wear 10. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make appropriate clothing including safety glasses, long certain blades, engine and all moving parts have pants, ear protection, hardhat and substantial STOPPED. Remove key and secure spark plug footwear with good traction. Long hair, loose wire away from spark plug key to prevent clot
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Disconnect battery before performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could cause injury. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery first and positive (red) last. Reconnect positive first and negative last. Charge battery in an open well ventilated area, free from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing and
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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 ...........................................................
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SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION TRACTION KEY OPERATOR’S SWITCH LOCK PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) R.H. TRACTION LEVER L.H. TRACTION LEVER ENGINE SPEED TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER FUEL STARTER ROPE CAP AIR FILTER BELT COVER MUFFLER DECK (36” SHOWN) OIL DIPSTICK DECK COVER COVER RETAINING KNOBS REAR TIRES DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR DECK HEIGHT CASTER ADJUSTMENT SPACERS WHEEL ASSEMBLY FRONT TIRES
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS CHOKE LEFT TRACTION LEVER FAST SQUEEZE FOR LEFT TURN ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SLOW TH 5 - FASTEST RIGHT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR RIGHT TURN FORWARD SPEEDS ST 1 - SLOWEST NEUTRAL REVERSE ENGINE ENGINE BLADES ENGAGED – “ON” “RUN” “STOP” LOCKED BLADE SWITCH UNLOCKED BLADES DISENGAGED – “OFF” TRACTION LOCK TRACTI
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSRUCTIONS 8
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SECTION 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER! ROTATING BLADES. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY. KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF THE MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES 9
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SECTION 2 - CONTROLS TRACTION OPERATOR’S LOCK PRESENCE KEY SWITCH CONTROL SHOWN IN “STOP” (OPC) POSITION BLADE CLUTCH RIGHT HAND SWITCH TRACTION LEVER TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FIGURE 2.1 NOTE: TRACTION LOCK SHOWN IN THE TRACTION LEVER “LOCKED” POSITION WARNING To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both Traction Levers must be moved the same way when starting or st
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 BEFORE OPERATING 3.3 PRE-START CHECK LIST Be Thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use Make the following checks and perform the services as them before operating the machine. Know beforehand required before each start-up: how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades 1. If required, make cutting height adjustments. Refer and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies. to Section “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.. 2. Check tires a
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 STARTING & OPERATING - MOVE ENGINE SPEED LEFT (Continued from previous page) CONTROL TO CHOKE SIDE POSITION RIGHT HAND TRACTION LEVER BLADE CONTROL SWITCH SH OWN IN “OFF” POSITION TRACTION LOCK FIGURE 3.4 SHOWN IN TRACTION LOCKED POSITION IMPORTANT: DO NOT jerk the engine recoil starter handle or allow it to snap back. FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE SHOWN I
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12. The machine is TURNED by squeezing either the 3.4 STARTING & OPERATING - left or right Traction Lever. Squeezing the control (Continued from previous page) declutches the drive belt and applies a brake. Turn left by squeezing the left Traction Lever or turn right OPERATOR’S PRESENCE by squeezing the right Traction Lever. See Figure CONTROL (OPC) 3.9. The more pressure applied while squeezing the traction lever, the sharper the machine w
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SLOWLY RELEASE BOTH TRACTION LEVERS, ALLOWING WARNING TRACTION LOCK, MACHINE TO START UNLOCKED DO NOT operate blades in reverse. Stop blades. REARWARD MOVEMENT LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. Engine speed must be set to SLOW before operating in reverse. 3.5 REVERSE OPERATION 1. To REVERSE DIRECTION OF MACHINE, STOP Machine and lock Traction Levers in the Traction Lock
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. With machine in Forward motion gradually squeeze WARNING the left hand traction lever. The machine will turn to the Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper left. operation before operating machine. Refer to Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND TRACTION LEVER POSITION BRAKES”. LEFT HAND BRAKING, WITH RIGHT HAND 3.6 TRACTION LOCK OPERATION - RELEASED TURNS UNIT TO THE LEFT 1. To “Lock” the Traction Levers, simultaneously s
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.9 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Fixed Decks) SLOT Mower has three methods of adjusting cutting height: 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 WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop NOTE: THOSE SPACERS REMOVED FROM BOTTOM blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key.
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.11 ADJUSTING BLADE ON CUTTER SPINDLE (Continued) SPACERS SPACERS CUTTER ON TOP HOUSING PULLEY CUTTER HOUSING BLADE SPACERS ON FIGURE 3.14C: MIDDLE HIGH CUT 3” TO 4” BOTTOM SPACERS FIGURE 3.13 3.12 ADJUSTING FIXED DECK ATTACHMENT The mower deck has four different positions for attaching it to the power unit. The lowest setting provides a cutting height range of 1-1/2” to 2-1/2”, the middle low cut is 2- FIGURE 3.14D: HIGH CU
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SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine ...................Key OFF................................................................................................Turn Key to Run. does not ................Fuel Tank empty. ..................................................................................Fill Fuel Tank. start........................Fuel Shut-Off Closed.............................................................................Open
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SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Mower not ......................................Broken or slipping Blade Belt.......................................Replace Belt. Check idler and spring. cutting full......................................Dull, Damaged or Worn Blades ...................................Sharpen Blades or Install new Blades width. Discharge.......................................Grass wet. .............................
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SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS 5. If adjustment is required use the threaded swivel on 5.1 STEERING/BRAKES the Traction Rods. To reduce the gap, turn the If machine is not as responsive as desired when either swivel clockwise. Traction Lever is squeezed, one or both brakes should IMPORTANT! Traction Levers/Rod must be adjusted be adjusted as follows: correctly to insure proper function of the traction belt and Traction Levers 1. Operate mower on level terrain with Transmission 6. Turn T
