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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

3.1 BEFORE OPERATING

  

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. 
 

3.2 STOPPING MACHINE

 

1.  To  STOP forward or reverse motion, firmly squeeze 

both Traction Levers towards the handle and hold. 
Using your right thumb, push Traction Lock forward 
to the “Locked” position and hold. See Figure 3.1. 

2.  Make sure that the Traction Lock has fully engaged 

both the right and left Traction Levers. 

3.  Release Traction Levers slowly and with caution. 

Remove thumb from Traction Lock. 

4.  Move Transmission Shift Lever to “Neutral”. 
5.  Move Blade Clutch Switch down to the OFF position. 

See Figure 3.1. 

6.  Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle) 

position.  See Figure 3.1. 

7. STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to “Stop” 

position. Remove key. See Figure 3.1. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FIGURE 3.1 

 
 

WARNING 

When the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) is 
released, the machine will continue to operate a few 
feet. DO NOT use this Operator’s Presence Control 
(OPC) to routinely stop the machine. 

 
 
 
 
 

3.3  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 adjust inflation pressure as needed. 

Inflate front tires to 25 psi and rear tires to 12-15 psi. 

3.  Check Guards, Deflector, and Belt Covers to make 

sure all are in place and secure. 

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 operating machine. Refer 
to Section “Cutter Blade Service”. 

6.  Clean Interior and Exterior Surfaces of cutting deck 

and clean Engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, 
oil, etc.  Keep Engine air intake screens and cooling 
fins clear at all times. 

7.  Check Engine Oil and add oil as needed to bring 

level up to (but not over) the FULL mark.  (Refer to 
Engine manual for oil specifications). 

8.  Add Fuel to tank after pushing the Mower outside 

where  fumes can be dissipated.  Make sure Fuel 
Tank Cap is tightened after refueling.  (Refer to 
Engine manual for fuel specifications).  

 
NOTE: DO NOT add fuel while engine is running or hot. 
Use fresh, clean, lead-free gasoline. DO NOT use 
gasoline that has been stored for long periods.  Leaded 
gasoline or gasohol is NOT recommended. 
 

3.4  STARTING & OPERATING

 

3.4.1. ENGINE:  START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS: 
1.  
Turn Fuel Shut-Off Valve to the OPEN position. See 

Figure 3.2. 

2.  Pull both Traction Levers firmly rearward towards the 

handle. Using the Traction Lock Lever, lock both 
Traction Levers in the Traction “Locked” position. 
Make sure that the Traction Lock has fully engaged 
both Traction Levers. See Figure 3.2.  

3.  Place Transmission Shift Lever in 

NEUTRAL (N) 

position.  See Figure 3.3 

4.  Move Blade Clutch Switch down to the OFF position.  

See Figure 3.1. 

5.  Move Engine Speed Control Lever to the CHOKE 

position.  See Figure 3.4.  

6. 

Turn Key Switch to RUN position. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

RIGHT HAND 
TRACTION 
LEVER 

BLADE CLUTCH 
SWITCH 
SHOWN IN OFF 
POSITION 

ENGINE 
SPEED 
CONTROL 

TRACTION LOCK 
SHOWN IN TRACTION 
LOCKED POSITION 

KEY SWITCH 
SHOWN IN 
STOP POSITION 

Содержание SPE361

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 28: ...28 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Страница 29: ...29 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Страница 30: ...30 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Страница 31: ...31 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Страница 32: ...32 NOTES...

Страница 33: ...33 NOTES...

Страница 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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