Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SPLH141KW, SPLH151KH, SPLH171KW, SPLH231KHE, SPA361, SPA481, SPA521, SPA611 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 SPLH151KH SPLH171KW SPLH231KHE SPA361 SPA481 SPA521 SPA6.
IMPORTA N T SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable o f amputating han ds and feet and can th row objects t hat can cause in jury and damage! Failure to comply wi th the follo wing SAFETY inst ructions coul d result in serious injury or death to the ope rator or other persons.
3 IMPORTA N T SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPA RA TION (Continued From Pre vious Page) 11. Protect yourself w hen mowin g and wear appropriate clot hing including safety glasses, long pants, ear protection, hardha t and substa ntial footwear with good traction.
4 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS MA INTENANCE (Continued From Pre vious Page) 7. Disconnect batte ry befor e per forming maintenance or service. Cr anking engine could cause injury. Disconnect n egative (black) cab le from battery first and positi ve (red) last.
5 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPO RTA NT SA FET Y INSTRUCT IONS ...................................................................................2-4 TABLE OF CONTENT S .........................................................................................
6 SECTION 1 - FA MILIA RIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCT ION This manual has been prepared f or the operator’s of the SNAPPE R PRO HYDRO W ALK BEHIND MOW ER. It’s purpose, aside from recomm ending standard operating procedures and routine ser vice requirements , is to prom ote SAFETY through the us e of accepted operating practices .
8 SECTION 2 – SA FETY MESSA GES A ND SYMBOLS ! IMPORTANT SA FETY AND OPE RA TING INSTRUCT IONS ! REA D, UNDERSTAND A ND FOLLOW INSTRUCT IONS A ND WA RNINGS IN THIS M A NUA L, A ND ON THE M A CHINE, ENGINE A ND ATTACHMENTS.
8 SECTION 2 – SA FETY MESSA GES A ND SYMBOLS RIGHT TR A CTION LEVER SQUEE Z E FOR RIGHT TURN FORWAR D FA ST SLOW SPEED RA NGE SE TTING ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FA ST SLOW SPEED RA NGE SE TTING LEFT T RA.
9 SECTION 2 – SA FETY MESSA GES A ND SYMBOLS DA NGER! ROTA TING BLAD E S KEEP CHILD REN A ND O THERS OUT OF M OWING AREA DA NGER! ROTA TING BLAD E S ENGINE AND COMPONENT S ARE HOT.
10 SECTION 2 - CONTROLS Before operating, become familiar w ith all the controls (See Figure 2.1A) and how to use them. Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand and Left Hand Traction W heel Drives, the Mo wer Blades, and th e Engine in preparation for a possible emergency.
11 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-STA RT CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform the services as required bef ore each start-up. IM PORTANT: Bef ore starting your SN A PPER Pro Hydro machine, the hydraulic reserv oir and engine MUS T be filled to th e proper level with oil.
13 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 STOPPING IMPO RTA NT : Squeezing both Trac tion Levers back past Neutral position will caus e the machine to back up. 1. Squeeze both Tr action Controls sim ultaneously towards handle bar until both are in Neutr al.
14 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING The SNA PPER Pro Hydro M owers hav e a Transport Speed, w hich allow s the machin e to travel forw ard at a speed of 6 M P H - it is NOT to be used w hi.
15 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 MOWER OPERA TION (Continued from Previous Pa ge) 5. W hile holding both Tr action Levers in the neutral position, release the Neutr al Latch by squeezing both Trac tion Levers slightly rearward. 6. Sim ultaneously (and slowly ), r elease both Trac tion Levers.
16 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.7 HA NDLE HEIGHT A DJ USTMENT (Continued from previous page ) STEP 3: Insert rod (5/16” diameter x 20” long) through alignment holes in the left and right traction c ontrol shift lever arm s and the tank support brack et.
17 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.8 CUTTING HEIGHT A DJUSTMENT (Fixed Decks) The Mow er has three methods of adjusting cutting height listed as f ollow s: 1. Moving position of BLADE on cutter spindle shaf t. 2. Moving position of CASTER W HEEL on suppor t.
18 SECTION 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3 . 11 ADJUSTING FIXED DECK A TTA CHMENT The Mower Deck has four dif ferent positions for attaching it to the power unit.
19 SECTION 4 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION PA GE Engine Key OFF. Turn Key to Run. 12 does not Fuel Tank empty. Fill Fuel Tank. 11 start.. Fuel Shut-Off Closed. Open Fuel Shut-Off. 12 Engine Throttle Control not at FAST Put Engine Throttle Control to FAST (Rabbit) 12 (Rabbit) position.
20 SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION FIGURE 4.1 TRA CT ION LEVERS Lubricate eac h w ith 1-2 shot s of grease every 25 hours of operat ion. INTERLOCK SW ITCHES Inspec t s w itc hes for ease of operation. HYDRA UL I C OIL Use SAE 10W-30 Oil.
21 SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION HOURS PROCEDURE COMM ENTS BREAK-IN Check all f asteners f or proper tightness Change Engine Oil and Filter at 5 hours .............................. See engine m anual Change Hy draulic O il and Filter at 25 hours .
22 SECTION 4 – SERVICE WA RNING Once blades a re disengage d, they should c ome 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 electric clutch may be necessary.
23 SECTION 4 - SERVICE 4 .2 . 3. HYDRA ULIC P UM P 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. Rem ove Hy draulic Pump Belt. 4.2.4. HYDRA ULIC PUMP BELT INST A LLA TION 1.
24 SECTION 4 - SERVICE 4.4 TRA CTION CONTROL NEUTRAL AD J US T M E NT The Traction Control Neutr al Adjustment procedure is sensitive. The f ollow ing steps and W ARNINGS m ust be followed very carefully. WA RNING Several steps o f the Neutral A djust ment procedure require t hat the engine b e started.
25 SECTION 5 - MOWER A TTA CHMENT SERVICE 5.1 CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVA L & INSTA LLATION 5.1.1. 36” CUTT ING DECK BELT REMOVA L 1. Move Mower onto a sm ooth, level surfac e. Tur n Ignition Key to STO P position, remove Key , disconnect Spar k Plug W ire and secure W ire away from Spark Plug.
26 SECTION 5 - MOWER A TTA CHMENT SERVICE 5 . 1 . 5 . SPINDLE TO SPINDLE DECK BE LT INSTA LLATION - 48”, 52”, & 61” CUT TING DECKS 1. Route new belt for 48” c utting dec k , 52” cutting deck , and 61” cutting decks , onto bottom groove of c enter Spindle Pulley and left hand Spindle Pulley.
27 SECTION 5 - MOWER A TTA CHMENT SERVICE 5.3 MO WER SPINDLES (Field Serviceab le Spindles) BEA RING R EPLA CEM ENT In the event that a spindle bearing requir es replacem ent, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable Spindles have been designed s o that no special tools or pres ses are required.
28 SECTION 6 - BA TTERY SERVICE & TESTING WA RNING Shield the positive t ermin al with termin al cover located on bat tery harness. T his prevents met al fro m touching the positive terminal, which could cause sparks. Cables must b e connected to battery terminals in the proper position.
29 SECTION 6 - BA TTERY SERVICE & TESTING 6.5 NEW BA TTERY PREPA RA TION 1. Rem ove battery from carton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non- concrete s urface. 3. Rem ove battery cell caps. Fill c ells as required with electrolyte (purchas ed s epar ately) to proper level.
30 2 YEA R LIMITED WA RRA NTY For two (2) y ears f rom purc hase date for the original purc haser's use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNA PPER dealer w ill replac e, free of char ge (except f.
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37 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 a pplicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on thos e engines contai n very importa nt emissions informa tion and critical safety warnings.
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