Snapper SPE152KW User Manual

Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for PRO GEAR EXPRESS WALK BEHIND MOWERS MID-SIZE SERIES 2 POWER UNITMODEL SPE132KW SPE152KW MOWER UNITMODE

10SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel. 3.1 BEFORE OPERATING Be thoroughly famil

11SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start-up:

12SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 STARTING & OPERATING - (Continued from previous page) 5. Move Engine Speed Control Lever to the CHOKE

13SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 STARTING & OPERATING (Continued from previous page) 13. STOPPING MACHINE Simultaneously squeeze b

14SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper operation before operating machine. Refer to Section “AD

15SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.10 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Fixed Decks) Mower has three methods of adjusting cutting height: 1. Moving

16SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.12 ADJUSTING BLADE ON CUTTER SPINDLE (Continued) FIGURE 3.14 3.13 ADJUSTING FIXED DECK ATTACHMENT The m

17SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine...Key OFF. ...

18SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Mower not...Broken o

19SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS 5.1 STEERING/BRAKES If machine is not as responsive as desired when either Traction Lever is squeezed, one or both brakes

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause inj

20SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS 5.3 HANDLE HEIGHT The operator handle can be adjusted for operator comfort as follows: 1. Loosen the upper carriage bolt

21SECTION 6 - POWER UNIT SERVICE 6.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS To retain the quality of your mower, use Genuine SNAPPER Replacement Parts only! Contact you

22SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 7.1 TRANSMISSION BELT REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service wit

23SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 7.4 CUTTING BLADE SERVICE Check blades after each use for signs of excessive wear and damage. See Figure 7.

24SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 7.5 MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles) BEARING REPLACEMENT In the event that a spindle bearing requi

25ELECTRICAL FIGURE 7.9 KEY WITH COVER KEYSWITCH BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH OPC SWITCH (PISTOL GRIP MODELS ONLY)CONNECTOR NOTCH 15 AMP FUSE TO TRANSMISSI

26ELECTRICAL FIGURE 7.10 FIGURE 7.11 BLACK BLUE ELECTRIC CLUTCH YELLOW BLADE SWITCH ENGINE GREEN 15A FUSE GREENIGNITIONRED RED BLACK OPC R.H.WH

27 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER deal

28 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper

29 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE

3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 11. Protect yourself when mowing and wear appropriate clothing including

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36Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for PRO GEAR EXPRESS MID-SIZE WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 2 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 1. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where fum

5TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2-4 TABLE OF CON

6SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER PRO GEAR WALK BEHIND MOW

7SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS BLADE SWITCHBLADES ENGAGED“ON” KEYSWITCH ENGINE “

8SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

9SECTION 2 - CONTROLS FIGURE 2.1 WARNING To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both Traction Levers must be moved the same way wh