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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
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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 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 protection, hardhat and substantial footwear with a hazard. good traction. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry 4. DO NOT raise deck with the blades running. may ge
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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,
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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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IMPORTANT SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your TRANSMISSION SHIFT Snapper dealer if you have questions. LEVER OPERATOR’S TRACTION PRESENCE OPERATOR’S LOCK KEY CONTROL (OPC) PRESENCE SWITCH CONTROL (OPC) L.H. TRACTION LEVER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL R.H. TRACTION LEVER FUEL STARTER ROPE CAP AIR FILTER BELT COVER MUFFLER COVER DECK COVER RETAINING K
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ENGINE ENGINE CHOKE BLADES ENGAGED“ON” “RUN” “STOP” FAST ENGINE SPEED KEYSWITCH BLADE SWITCH BLADES DISENGAGED“OFF” SLOW LEFT TRACTION LEVER RIGHT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR LEFT TURN SQUEEZE FOR RIGHT TURN DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF THE MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES 7
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
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SECTION 2 - CONTROLS BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH ENGINE SPEED KEY SWITCH CONTROL SHOWN IN “STOP” POSITION OPERATOR’S PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER RIGHT HAND TRACTION LEVER TRACTION LOCK 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 stopping or starting machine motion. 9
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained When the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) is personnel. released, the machine will continue to operate a few feet. DO NOT use this Operator’s Presence Control 3.1 BEFORE OPERATING (OPC) to routinely stop the machine. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the machine. Know beforehand 3.3 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS how to STOP the Tractio
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Place Transmission Shift Lever in NEUTRAL(N) 3.4 PRE-START CHECK LIST position. See Figure 3.3. Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start-up: 1. If required, make cutting height adjustments. Refer to Section “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”. 2. Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure to 25 psi in front and 12-15 psi in rear tires. 3. Check Guards, Deflector, and Belt Covers to make sure all ar
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9. Place Transmission Shift Lever in No. 1 position 3.5 STARTING & OPERATING - (first gear). See Figure 3.3. (Continued from previous page) 10. Push Blade Clutch Switch to ON position. See 5. Move Engine Speed Control Lever to the CHOKE Figure 3.5. position. See Figure 3.5. 6. Turn Key Switch to RUN position. NOTE: Releasing the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades ON, will Ground the Ignition Circu
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 STARTING & OPERATING WARNING (Continued from previous page) DO NOT operate blades in reverse. Stop blades. 13. STOPPING MACHINE LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers and hazards before and while backing. Engine firmly against the handle and hold. Pull both the speed must be set to SLOW before operating in right and left Traction Locks rearward with index reverse. fingers until both Tr
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper Machine should always be in forward motion before operation before operating machine. Refer to attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND stopped position. BRAKES”. 3.8 TURNING MOWER 3.7 TRACTION LOCK OPERATION - 3.8.1. GRADUAL RIGHT & LEFT HAND TURN 3.7.1 TO LOCK 1. Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers IMPORTANT: Squeezing the right or
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.10 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3.12 ADJUSTING BLADE ON CUTTER (Fixed Decks) SPINDLE Mower has three methods of adjusting cutting height: To change cutting height of Blades, move the Spacers 1. Moving position of BLADE on cutter spindle shaft. from under the Cutter Housing to above the Cutter 2. Moving position of CASTER WHEEL on support. Housing Pulley. Each Spacer moved above the Cutter Housing Pulley will provide an additional 1/4” of cutting 3. M
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.12 ADJUSTING BLADE ON CUTTER SPINDLE (Continued) SPACERS SPACERS CUTTER ON TOP HOUSING PULLEY CUTTER HOUSING BLADE SPACERS ON BOTTOM FIGURE 3.15C: MIDDLE HIGH CUT 3” TO 4” SPACERS FIGURE 3.14 3.13 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 2-1/4” to 3-1/4”, the
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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. ........................................................................... Op
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SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Mower not.......................................Broken or slipping Blade Belt....................................... Replace Belt. cutting full ......................................Dull, Damaged or Worn Blades ................................... Sharpen Blades or Install new Blades width. Discharge .......................................Grass wet. .................................................
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SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS have completely declutched the belt. Release the 5.1 STEERING/BRAKES Traction Locks and adjust as required. If machine is not as responsive as desired when either 4. Remove the hairpins from the traction rod Traction Lever is squeezed, one or both brakes should adjustment blocks and remove the adjustment be adjusted as follows: blocks from the traction links on each side of the mower. See Figure 5.2. 1. Operate mower on level terrain with Transmission S
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SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS 5.3 HANDLE HEIGHT 5.4 TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER The operator handle can be adjusted for operator ADJUSTMENT comfort as follows: 1. Disconnect the hair pin from shift rod that connects 1. Loosen the upper carriage bolt and nut on both to the Transmission Shift lever. See Figure 5.5. sides of handlebar. See Figure 5.4. 2. Move the Transmission Shift Lever to the neutral 2. Remove lower carriage bolt and nut on both sides of position. Move the shift lever, l
