Snapper SPE131KW, SPE361, SPE481 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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...................................................................7-8
Controls................................................................................................................. 9
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................10-16
Before Operating..........................................................................................................10
Stopping Machine........................................................................................................10
Safety Interlock System Checks.................................................................................10
Pre-Start Checklist....................................................................................................... 11
Starting and Operating...........................................................................................11-13
Reverse Operation.......................................................................................................13
Traction Lock Operation .............................................................................................14
Turning Mower .............................................................................................................14
Mowing and Turning on Hillsides .............................................................................. 14
Cutting Height Adjustment (Fixed Decks)................................................................. 15
Adjusting Caster Wheels.............................................................................................15
Adjusting Blade on Cutter Spindle .......................................................................15-16
Adjusting Fixed Deck Attachment .............................................................................16
SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................17-18
Engine Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 17
Mower Troubleshooting.........................................................................................17-18
Transmission Troubleshooting..................................................................................18
Service & Lubrication..................................................................................................18
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS..............................................................................................19-20
Steering and Brakes ....................................................................................................19
Traction Levers & Rods...............................................................................................19
Handle Height...............................................................................................................20
Transmission Shift Lever Adjustment.......................................................................20
SECTION 6 - POWER UNIT SERVICE......................................................................................21
Replacement Parts....................................................................................................... 21
Transmission Parts & Service....................................................................................21
General Transmission Servicing................................................................................21
Transmission/Lube......................................................................................................21
SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE ...............................................................22-24
Transmission Belt Removal/Installation....................................................................22
Traction Belt Removal/Installation.............................................................................22
Cutter Deck Belt Removal/Installation.......................................................................22
Cutting Blade Service: Removal, Sharpening, Balancing & Replacement............23
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement ....................24
ELECTRICAL ........................................................................................................................25-26
WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION..................................................................27-28
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................29-32