Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for PRO GEAR EXPRESS WALK BEHIND MOWERS MID-SIZE SERIES 0 POWER UNIT MODEL SPE1250KW SPE140KW SPE150KH MOWER UNIT MODEL SPE360 SPE480 MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION S P E 125 0 MODEL DESIGNATION MODEL TYPE MODEL OPTION S – Snapper Commercial Model P – Pro Mid Size Model E – Express Model KW ENGINE TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP ENGINE HORSE POWER 125 – 12.5 Engine HP 140 – 14.0 Engine HP 150 – 15.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge area while the engine is running. 2. Stop Blades when crossing gravel drive, walks, and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard. 3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 4. DO NOT operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 5.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .................................................................................................5 SECTION 2 - Safety Messages & Decals ...................................................................................
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION OPERATOR’S PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER OPERATOR’S TRACTION PRESENCE LOCK LEVER KEY CONTROL (OPC) SWITCH L.H. TRACTION LEVER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL R.H. TRACTION LEVER FUEL CAP STARTER ROPE AIR FILTER BELT COVER MUFFLER COVER RETAINING KNOBS DECK COVER DECK (36” SHOWN) REAR TIRES DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR CASTER WHEEL ASSEMBLY DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SPACERS FRONT TIRES FIGURE 1.1 1.
SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND DECALS ENGINE “OFF” CHOKE SYMBOL KEYSWITCH POSITIONS RABBIT “FAST” SPEED TURTLE “SLOW” SPEED ENGINE “RUN” REVERSE NEUTRAL LOWEST SPEED TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER POSITIONS HIGHEST SPEED 6
SECTION 2 - CONTROLS BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH ENGINE SPEED CONTROL KEY SWITCH OPERATOR’S PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER RIGHT HAND TRACTION LEVER TRACTION LOCK LEVER FIGURE 2.
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 BEFORE OPERATING 3.3 NORMAL OPERATING STOP PISTOL GRIP Be Thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the machine. Know beforehand how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies. 1. Pull both Traction Levers towards the handle to stop forward or reverse motion while pulling the Traction Lock Lever rearward until it locks the Traction Lever in Brake Locked position. See Figure 3.1.
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Place Transmission Shift Lever in position. See Figure 3.4. 3.4 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start-up: 1. If required, make cutting height adjustments. Refer to Section “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.. 2. Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure to 25 psi in front and 12-15 psi in rear tires. 3. Check Guards, Deflector, and Belt Covers to make sure all are in place and secure. 4.
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9. Place Transmission Shift Lever in No. 1 position (first gear). See Figure 3.4. 10. PISTOL GRIP - Push Blade Clutch Switch to ON position. See Figure 3.5. 3.5 STARTING & OPERATING 5. 6. PISTOL GRIP (Continued from previous page) Move Engine Speed Control Lever to the CHOKE position. See Figure 3.6. Turn Key Switch to RUN position.
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 STARTING & OPERATING WARNING (Continued from previous page) 13. PISTOL GRIP - TO STOP MACHINE, Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against the handle while pulling the Traction Lock Levers rearward with index finger until latched. 14. Pull the Blade Clutch Switch backward to the OFF position. See Figure 3.8. DO NOT operate blades in reverse. Stop blades. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.8 TURNING MOWER WARNING 3.8.1. GRADUAL RIGHT & LEFT HAND TURN Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper operation before operating machine. Refer to Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND BRAKES”. IMPORTANT: Squeezing the right or left traction lever applies the brake to the right or left wheel. The brake turns the machine right or left. 1. With machine in motion gradually squeeze the right hand traction lever. The machine will turn to the right. 2.
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.10 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Fixed Decks) 3.12 ADJUSTING BLADE ON CUTTER SPINDLE Mower has three methods of adjusting cutting height: 1. Moving position of BLADE on cutter spindle shaft. 2. Moving position of CASTER WHEEL on support. 3. Moving position of MOWER DECK on power unit. To change cutting height of Blades, move the Spacers from under the Cutter Housing to above the Cutter Housing Pulley.
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.12.1 ADJUSTING BLADE ON CUTTER SPINDLE (Continued) SPACERS SPACERS ON TOP CUTTER HOUSING PULLEY CUTTER HOUSING BLADE SPACERS ON BOTTOM FIGURE 3.16C: MIDDLE HIGH CUT 3” TO 4” SPACERS FIGURE 3.15 3.13 ADJUSTING FIXED DECK ATTACHMENT The mower deck has four different positions for attaching it to the power unit.
SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine ................... Key OFF................................................................................................Turn Key to Run. does not ................ Fuel Tank empty. ..................................................................................Fill Fuel Tank. start........................ Fuel Shut-Off Closed.............................................................................
SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Mower not ...................................... Broken or slipping Blade Belt. ......................................Replace Belt. cutting full ...................................... Dull, Damaged or Worn Blades ...................................Sharpen Blades or Install new Blades width. Discharge ....................................... Grass wet. ....................................................................
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS PISTOL GRIP: Pull rearward hard on the traction levers. The space used to lock the traction lock lever should not bottom in the slot. Set the Traction Lock Levers into the Brake Lock positions. The Idler Pulleys, Upper and Lower should have completely declutched the belt. Release the traction locks and adjust as required. 5.1 STEERING/BRAKES If machine is not as responsive as desired when either Traction lever is squeezed, one or both brakes should be adjusted as follows: 1.
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS 5.3 HANDLE HEIGHT 5.4 GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The operator handle can be adjusted for operator comfort as follows: 1. Disconnect the hair pin from shift rod that connects to the ground speed control lever. See Figure 5.5. 2. Move the ground speed control lever to the neutral position. Move the shift lever, located on the transmission, to the neutral position. 3.
SECTION 6 - POWER UNIT SERVICE 6.2.2. TRANSMISSION The Peerless MST 205 Series Transmission requires no routine maintenance. Return machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for service, maintenance or problems. 6.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS To retain the quality of your mower, use Genuine SNAPPER Replacement Parts only! Contact your local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for your mower, always mention Model and Serial Number of Power Unit and Mower Attachment.
SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 2. Place Traction Belt on Wheel Pulley followed by Transmission Output Pulley. 3. Reinstall Fender and tighten two wing-nuts. 4. Adjust Traction Rod and Brake Rod as necessary. Refer to Section “ADJUSTMENTS STEERING/BRAKES and TRACTION LEVERS/RODS”. 7.1 TRANSMISSION BELT REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should it become necessary to replace the transmission drive belt, contact an authorized SNAPPER Dealer for service.
SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 7.4 CUTTING BLADE SERVICE WARNING Check blades after each use for signs of excessive wear and damage. See Figure 7.4 for blade wear limits. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around blades. DO NOT use a blade that is excessively worn or damaged.
SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 7.5 MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles) BEARING REPLACEMENT In the event that a spindle bearing requires replacement, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable Spindles have been designed so that no special tools or presses are required. 1. Remove belt. Loosen blade nut and remove. Allow blade bolt, washer, blade and four spacers to drop down out of the spindle housing. See Figure 7.7. REMOVE NUT 5. Thoroughly clean all parts removing all old contaminated grease. 6.
ELECTRICAL OPC SWITCH (PISTOL GRIP MODELS ONLY) KEY WITH COVER BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH KEYSWITCH CONNECTOR NOTCH OPC SWITCH (PISTOL GRIP MODELS) 15 AMP FUSE TO TRANSMISSION SWITCH KAWASAKI ENGINE ONLY KAWASAKI MODULE KAWASAKI PIGTAIL TO ELECTRIC CLUTCH KAWASAKI CAPACITOR TO MAIN HARNESS GROUND TO ENGINE TO ENGINE TERMINAL * NOTE: THIS TERMINAL HAS A LOCK-OUT BARB WHICH MUST SLIDE INTO THE CONNECTOR NOTCH. FIGURE 7.
ELECTRICAL ELECTRIC CLUTCH ENGINE YELLOW BLUE BLACK 15A FUSE GREEN GREEN BLADE SWITCH IGNITION RED RED WHITE BLACK YELLOW (SEE NOTE) OPC L.H. OPC R.H. YELLOW RED TRANSMISSION BLACK WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR PISTOL GRIP HANDLE & ELECTRIC BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH FIGURE 7.10 TRANS SWITCH (SEE NOTE) RED (16 GA) GREEN (14 GA) R.H. OPC ENGINE YELLOW (16 GA) WHITE (16 GA) L.H.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
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Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for PRO GEAR EXPRESS MID-SIZE WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 0 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.