Snapper SPE1250K, SPE140KW, SPE150KH, SPE361, SPE481 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.................................................................................................5
SECTION 2 - Safety Messages & Decals...................................................................................6
Controls.................................................................................................................7
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................8-14
Before Operating ............................................................................................................8
Emergency Stop – Pistol Grip.......................................................................................8
Normal Operating Stop – Pistol Grip............................................................................8
Pre-Start Checklist .........................................................................................................9
Starting and Operating .............................................................................................9-11
Reverse Operation........................................................................................................11
Traction Lock Operation – Pistol Grip........................................................................12
Turning Mower..............................................................................................................12
Mowing and Turning on Hillsides...............................................................................12
Cutting Height Adjustment (Fixed Decks) .................................................................13
Adjusting Caster Wheels .............................................................................................13
Adjusting Blade on Cutter Spindle ........................................................................13-14
Adjusting Fixed Deck Attachment ..............................................................................14
SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................15-16
Engine Troubleshooting..............................................................................................15
Mower Troubleshooting .........................................................................................15-16
Transmission Troubleshooting...................................................................................16
Service & Lubrication...................................................................................................16
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS ..............................................................................................17-18
Steering and Brakes.....................................................................................................17
Traction Levers & Rods...............................................................................................17
Handle Height ...............................................................................................................18
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .................................................................18
SECTION 6 - POWER UNIT SERVICE ......................................................................................19
Replacement Parts .......................................................................................................19
Transmission Parts & Service.....................................................................................19
General Transmission Servicing ................................................................................19
Transmission/Lube ......................................................................................................19
SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE .....................................................................20
Transmission Belt Removal/Installation....................................................................20
Traction Belt Removal/Installation .............................................................................20
Cutter Deck Belt Removal/Installation .......................................................................20
Cutting Blade Service: Removal, Sharpening, Balancing & Replacement.............21
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement .....................22
ELECTRICAL.........................................................................................................................23-24
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................25
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................26-29