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Snapper SPE361, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

The Snapper SPE361 is a powerful and reliable lawn mower that requires proper handling. Make sure to read the Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual before operating the machine. You can download the manual for free from manualshive.com to ensure safe and efficient use of this product.

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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 ...................................................................7-9 
 Controls ...............................................................................................................10 
 
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................11-17 
 Before 

Operating ..........................................................................................................11 

 Stopping 

Machine ........................................................................................................11 

 Pre-Start 

Checklist .......................................................................................................11 

 

Starting and Operating ...........................................................................................11-14 

 Reverse 

Operation........................................................................................................14 

 

Traction Lock Operation..............................................................................................15 

 Turning 

Mower..............................................................................................................15 

 

Mowing and Turning on Hillsides...............................................................................15 

 

Cutting Height Adjustment (Fixed Decks) .................................................................16 

 

Adjusting Caster Wheels .............................................................................................16 

 

Adjusting Blade on Cutter Spindle .............................................................................16 

 Adjusting 

Fixed 

Deck Attachment ..............................................................................17 

 
SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................18-19 
 Engine 

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................18 

 Mower 

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................18-19 

 Transmission 

Troubleshooting...................................................................................19 

 

Service & Lubrication...................................................................................................19 

 
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS ..............................................................................................20-21 
 

Steering and Brakes.....................................................................................................20 

 

Traction Levers & Rods ...............................................................................................20 

 Handle 

Height ...............................................................................................................21 

 Transmission 

Shift 

Lever Adjustment........................................................................21 

 
SECTION 6 - POWER UNIT SERVICE ......................................................................................22 
 Replacement 

Parts .......................................................................................................22 

 

Transmission Parts & Service.....................................................................................22 

 

General Transmission Servicing ................................................................................22 

 Transmission/Lube ......................................................................................................22 
 
SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE ................................................................23-25 
 

Transmission Belt Removal/Installation ....................................................................23 

 

Traction Belt Removal/Installation .............................................................................23 

 

Cutter Deck Belt Removal/Installation .......................................................................23 

 

Cutting Blade Service: Removal, Sharpening, Balancing & Replacement.............24 

 

Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement .....................25 

 
SECTION 8 – ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ................................................................................26 
 
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................27 
 
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................28-31 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for SPE361

Page 1: ...Engine P Pro Mid Size Model 15 15 0 Engine HP 361 36 Cutting Deck E Express Model 481 48 Cutting Deck L Loop Traction Controls Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your PRO GEAR WA...

Page 2: ...CAUTION when changing directions on slopes Practice operation of machine on slopes with blades off 3 Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the stability...

Page 3: ...running STOP BLADES STOP ENGINE and REMOVE KEY before leaving the operator position for any reason OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 10 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain blad...

Page 4: ...lug s and secure wire s away from spark plug s 10 DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or overspeed engine DO NOT make adjustments with the engine running 11 Lubricate machine at intervals spe...

Page 5: ...18 19 Engine Troubleshooting 18 Mower Troubleshooting 18 19 Transmission Troubleshooting 19 Service Lubrication 19 SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS 20 21 Steering and Brakes 20 Traction Levers Rods 20 Handle Hei...

Page 6: ...NCLATURE It is recommended that all operator s of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the controls components and operation of this machine before operating Specific details involving the e...

Page 7: ...BLADES DISENGAGED OFF READ OPERATOR S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEFT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR LEFT TURN CHOKE FAST SLOW RIGHT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR RIGHT TURN ENGINE...

Page 8: ...8 SECTION 2 SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSRUCTIONS...

Page 9: ...9 SECTION 2 SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER ROTATING BLADES KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF THE MOWING AREA DANGER ROTATING BLADES...

Page 10: ...ust be moved the same way when starting or stopping machine motion BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH KEY SWITCH SHOWN IN STOP POSITION OPERATOR S PRESENCE CONTROL OPC RIGHT HAND TRACTION LEVER TRACTION LOCK TRANSMI...

Page 11: ...4 Check Condition of Cutter Deck Belt s If dam aged replace with original part Refer to Section CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL 5 Inspect condition of cutter blades If worn or damaged replace before operatin...

Page 12: ...gine should start 8 Depress Operator s Presence Control OPC against handle See Figure 3 5 9 Place Transmission Shift Lever in No 1 position first gear See Figure 3 3 10 To engage the blades pull out a...

Page 13: ...ueezing the control declutches the drive belt and applies a brake Turn left by squeezing the left Traction Lever or turn right by squeezing the right Traction Lever See Figure 3 9 The more pressure ap...

Page 14: ...RSE R position 4 Hold Operator s Presence Control OPC against handlebar 5 To START MACHINE MOVEMENT simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against the handle allowing the Traction Lock to...

Page 15: ...ng a turn DO NOT attempt a turn from a stopped position 3 7 TURNING MOWER GRADUAL RIGHT LEFT HAND TURN IMPORTANT Squeezing the right or left traction lever applies the brake to the right or left wheel...

Page 16: ...ioning Refer to Section ADJUSTING FIXED DECK ATTACHMENT 1 Remove Retainer Pin from Caster Shaft See Figure 3 10 FIGURE 3 10 2 Lift Caster Support while adding or removing bottom spacer See Figure 3 11...

Page 17: ...correspond with the bolt positions to keep deck level Once a desired cutting height is reached attach the mower deck to the power unit by installing 3 bolts on each side in selected height of cut hole...

Page 18: ...place Filter Idles Poorly Fuel Filter plugged Replace Fuel Filter Engine Engine Oil low in Crankcase Add Oil Overheats Engine Cooling Fins clogged Clean Engine Cooling Fins Machine Blade Mounting Bolt...

Page 19: ...n Air Filter More often if needed Clean Air Intake Screen More often if needed Remove Debris from under Belt Cover More often if needed Sharpen Cutter Blades Tighten to 60 75 Ft Lbs Grease Cutter Spin...

Page 20: ...on belt cover stud Squeeze the Traction Lever firmly against the handle When properly adjusted the Idler Arm will just touch the stud when the Traction Lever touches the handle There should be no gap...

Page 21: ...ction ADJUSTMENTS Traction Levers Rods 8 The Transmission Shift Lever linkage will require adjustment after the handle height has been adjusted Refer to Section ADJUSTMENTS Transmission Shift Lever FI...

Page 22: ...uld be tilted with engine carburetor side UP 6 2 TRANSMISSION PARTS SERVICE For the nearest Peerless Transmission Dealer check the Yellow Pages under heading Engine Gasoline Look for Tecumseh Engine a...

Page 23: ...nd roll Mower Wheel over Traction Belt removing Traction Belt from machine 7 2 2 TRACTION BELT INSTALLATION 1 STOP ENGINE Lay new Traction Belt part number 4 6240 flat on ground in front of Traction W...

Page 24: ...ding metal from the heavy end of the Blade 7 Place the Blade mounting bolt through bevel washer and into Blade and place Blade Spacers over Bolt Make certain each Blade is installed with the same amou...

Page 25: ...The bearing is sealed shielded on one side only The bottom bearing must be installed with the sealed shielded side DOWN 7 Insert spindle shaft up through the bottom bearing Slide spacer down over spi...

Page 26: ...26 SECTION 8 ELECTRICAL FIGURE 8 1...

Page 27: ...from the original purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the batter...

Page 28: ...28 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Page 29: ...29 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Page 30: ...30 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Page 31: ...31 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Page 32: ...32 NOTES...

Page 33: ...33 NOTES...

Page 34: ...you have any questions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 COPYRIGHT 2000 SNA...

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