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BRAKE POSITION 

LEFT HAND BRAKING, 
WITH RIGHT HAND 
RELEASED TURNS UNIT 
TO THE LEFT 

DRIVE POSITION 

TRACTION LEVER POSITION 

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 

WARNING 

Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper 
operation before operating machine. Refer to 
Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND 
BRAKES”. 

 

3.6

 

TRACTION LOCK OPERATION - 

1.  To “Lock” the Traction Levers, simultaneously 

squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handle. 

2.  Using right thumb, push Traction Lock forward to 

the “Locked” position and hold. Make sure that the 
Traction Lock has fully engaged both Traction 
Levers. See Figure 3.2 and 3.8. 

3.  Carefully and slowly release both Traction Levers. 

Remove thumb from Traction Lock. 

4.  To “Unlock” the Traction Levers, simultaneously 

squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handle. 
The Traction Lock will move to the “Unlocked” 
position. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

FIGURE 3.8 

 
 

WARNING 

Machine should always be in forward motion before 
attempting 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. The brake 
turns the machine right or left. 
 
1.  
With machine in Forward motion gradually squeeze 

the right hand traction lever. The machine will turn to 
the right. 

2.  With machine in Forward motion gradually squeeze 

the left hand traction lever. The machine will turn to the 
left. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FIGURE 3.9 

 
 

3.8  MOWING AND TURNING ON 
HILLSIDES

 

1.  Always mow hillsides starting at bottom of hill.  Mow 

across slopes, never up and down.  Exercise 
caution when changing directions on slopes.  DO 
NOT mow steep slopes!
 

 

WARNING 

DO NOT mow on steep slopes. DO NOT use with 
any type rider attachment on slopes. DO NOT park 
machine on slopes.
 

 

2.  Hillside mowing is accomplished by squeezing 

Traction Lever on the UPHILL SIDE of machine.  
This helps reduce side slipping of mower. 

3.  When turning mower on hillsides, always turn 

toward the UPHILL SIDE  of mower for better 
control and balance. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

RIGHT THUMB PUSHING 
TRACTION LOCK LEVER 
FORWARD TO LOCK 

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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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