Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SPLH141KW Snapper
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s M anual for PRO HYDRO WALK BEHIND MOWERS MID-SIZE SERIES 1 POWER UNIT MODELS MOWER UNIT MODELS SPLH141KW SPLH171KW SPLH151KH SPLH141KWE SPLH221KHE SP360 SP480 SP.
2 IMPORTA N T SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cuttin g machine is capable of ampu tating hands and feet and can t hrow o bjects that can cause injury and damag e! Failure to comp ly wit h the follow ing SA FETY instructions cou ld result in seriou s injury or death to the operator or other persons.
3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TION 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge area w hile the engine is running. 2. Stop Blades when crossin g gravel drive, w alks, and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazar d.
4 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPO RTA NT SA FET Y INSTRUCT IONS ...................................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENT S .........................................................................................
5 SECTION 1 - FA MILIA RIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCT ION This manual has been prepar ed for the operator’s of the SNAPPER PRO HYDRO W ALK BEHIND MOW ER. It’s purpose, aside f rom r ecomm ending standard oper ating procedures and routine service requirem ents, is to prom ote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices .
6 SECTION 2 - CONTROLS Before operating, become familiar with all the controls ( See Figure 2.1A ) an d how t o use th em. Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand and Left Hand T raction Wheel Driv es, the Mo wer Blades, and th e Engine in preparatio n for a possible emergen cy .
7 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE -STA RT CHECKLIST Make the f ollowing checks and per form the services as required bef ore each start-up. IMPO RTA NT: Before starting your SNAPPER Pro Hydro machine, the hydraulic reserv oir and engine MUST be filled to the proper level with oil.
8 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 STOPPING IMPO RTA NT: Pulling backward on both T raction Controls back past Neutral pos ition will cause the mac hine to back up. 1. Pull back on both Tr action Controls simultaneous ly towards handle bar. Manually engage the Neutral Latch Lever.
9 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING The SNAPPER Pro Hydro Mow ers have a Transp ort Speed, w hich allows t he machine to travel forward at a speed of 6 M PH - it is NOT to be used w hile wa.
10 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 MOWER OPERA TION (Continued from Previous Page ) 5. W hile holding both Traction Controls in the neutral position, release Neutral Latch Lever by pulling controls s lightly bac kwards. 6. Simultaneously (and slowly ), releas e both Traction Controls.
11 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.7 HANDLE HEIGHT A DJUSTMENT (Continued from previous page ) STEP 3: Inser t rod (5/16” diam eter x 20” long) through alignment holes in the left and right traction c ontrol shift lever arm s and the tank s upport bracket.
12 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.8 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Fixed Decks) The Mower has thr ee methods of adjusting c utting height listed as f ollows: 1. Moving position of BLADE on c utter spindle shaft. 2. Moving position of CAST ER W HEEL on suppor t.
13 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3 . 1 1 A DJUSTING FIXED DECK ATTA CHMENT The Mower Deck has four diff erent positions for attaching it to the power unit.
14 SECTION 4 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBL EM SOLUTION PA GE Engine Key OFF. Turn Key to Run. 8 does not Fuel T ank empty. Fill Fuel Tank. 7 start.. Fuel Shut-Off Closed. Open Fuel Shut-Off. 8 Engine Throttle Control not at FAST Put Engine Throttle Control to FAST (Rabbit) (Rabbit) position.
16 SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION FIGURE 4.1 TRA CTION CONTROL LEV ERS Lubricate eac h w ith 1-2 s hots of grease every 25 hours of operation. INTE RLOCK SWITCHES Inspec t switches for eas e of operation. HYDRA UL IC OIL Use SAE 10W-30 Oi l.
17 SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION HOURS PROCEDURE COMM ENTS BREAK-IN Check all fasteners f or proper tightness Change Engine Oil and Filter at 5 hours .............................. See engine m anual Change Hy draulic Oil and F ilter at 25 hours .
18 SECTION 4 - SERVICE WA RNING Once bla des are dise ngaged, they should come to a complete stop in 7 seconds or less. If the blades continue to rotate after 7 se conds, the ele ctric clutch must be checked. Replacement of elect ric clutch may be necessary.
18 SECTION 4 - SERVICE 4 .2 . 3 . HYDRA ULIC PUMP BELT REM OVA L (Continued) 2. Loosen Nut on Belt Guide at rear of Engine Pulley and rem ove Cutter Deck Belt f rom Engine Pulley. 3. Remove Hydraulic Pum p Belt. 4.2.4. HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT INST A LLA T ION 1.
19 SECTION 4 - SERVICE 4.4 TRACTION CONTROL NEUTRA L AD J U ST M E N T The T raction Control Neutral Adjustm ent procedure is sensitive. T he following steps and W ARNINGS m ust be followed very carefully. WA RNING Several steps o f the Neutral A djust ment procedu re require that the engine be st arted.
20 SECTION 5 - MOWER A TTA CHMENT SERVICE 5.1 CUTTER DECK BELT RE MOVA L & INSTA LLATION 5.1.1. 36” CUT TING DECK BELT REMOVAL 1. Move Mower onto a sm ooth, level surface. T urn Ignition Key to ST OP position, rem ove Key , disconnect Spar k Plug W ire and s ecure W ire away from Spark Plug.
21 SECTION 5 - MOWER A TTA CHMENT SERVICE 5 . 1 . 5 . SPINDLE TO SPINDLE DECK BELT INSTALLA TION - 48”, 52” , & 61” CUTTING DECKS 1. Route new belt for 48” cutting dec k, 52” cutting deck, and 61” cutting deck s, onto bottom groove of center Spindle Pulley and lef t hand Spindle Pulley .
22 SECTION 5 - MOWER A TTA CHMENT SERVICE 5.3 M OWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceab le Spindles) BEA R ING REPLA CEM ENT In the event that a spindle bearing requir es replacem ent, the SNAPPER Field Ser viceable Spindles have been designed so that no special tools or pres ses are required.
23 SECTION 6 - BA TTERY SERVICE & TESTING WA RNING Shield the positive terminal w ith terminal cov er located on battery harness. This prev ents metal fro m touching the positiv e te rminal, which could cause sparks. Cables must b e connected to bat tery terminals in the proper position.
24 SECTION 6 - BA TTERY SERVICE & TESTING 6.5 NEW BA TTERY PREPA RA TION 1. Remove batter y f rom carton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non- concrete s urface. 3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill ce lls as required with electrolyte (purchased s eparately ) to proper level.
25 2 YEAR LIMITED WA RRA NTY For two (2) years from purchase date f or the original purchaser 's use, SNA PPER , through any authorized SNA PPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except f or t.
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32 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for PRO HYDRO M ID-SIZE WALK BEHIND M OWERS SERIES 1 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactur ed. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings.
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