Snapper SPLH153KW, SPLH173KW, SPA361, SPA481, SPA521, SPA611 manuel d'utilisation

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for PRO HYDRO WALK BEHIND MOWERS MID-SIZE SERIES 3 POWER UNIT MOD EL S MOWER UNIT MOD EL S SPLH153KW SPLH173KW SPA361 SPA481 SPA521 SPA611 MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION S P L H 15 3 KW MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE MODEL TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION MODEL OPTION ENGINE HP DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE S – Snapper Commercia[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply w ith the follow ing SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these inst[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 10. Protect yourself when mow ing and wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, long pants, ear protection, hardhat and substantial footw ear with good traction. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in mov ing parts. 11. Know how to STOP blades and en[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 1. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside w here fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a w ater heater, furnace, clothes dry er or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel contain[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS .................................................................................. 2-4 TABLE OF CONTEN TS .............................................................................................................. .5 SECTION 1 - FAMI LIARIZATI ON ...................................................[...]

SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER PRO HYDRO WALK BEHIND MOWER. It’s purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices. Read, Understand and Foll[...]

SECTION 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ! IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ! READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW IN STRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL, AND ON THE MACHINE, ENGINE AND ATTACHMENTS. 7[...]

SECTION 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS RIGHT TRA CTION LEVER S Q UEEZE FOR RIGHT TURN FORWARD FAST SLOW SPEED RANGE SETTING ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FAST SLOW SPEED RANGE SETTING LEFT TRACTIO N LEVER S Q UEEZE FOR LEFT TURN BLADE SWITCH BLADES ENGA GED “ON” BLAD ES DISENGAGED “OFF” KEY SWITCH ENGINE “STOP” ENGINE “RUN” ENGINE “ S T[...]

SECTION 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES ENGINE AND COMPONENTS ARE HOT. ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL BEFORE A DJUSTING OR WORKING ON MACHINE 9[...]

SECTION 2 - CONTROLS Before operating, become familiar with all the controls (See Figure 2.1A) and how to use them. Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand and Left Hand Traction Wheel Drives, the Mow er Blades, and the Engine in preparation for a possible emergency. 2.1 ENGINE CONTROLS - A . Engine Speed Control B. Keyswitch C . Operator’s Pr[...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel. 3.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start-up. IMPORTANT: Before starting your SNAPPER Pro Hydro machine, the hy draulic reservoir and engine MUST be filled to the proper level with o[...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 STOPPING IMPORTANT : Squeezing both Traction Levers back past Neutral position will cause the machine to back up. 1. Squeeze both Traction Controls simultaneously towards handle bar until both are in Neutral. Manually engage the Neutral Latch. See Figure 3.2. FIGURE 3.2 2. Move Blade Clutch Control Switch to O[...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The SNAPPER Pro Hydro Mowers have a Transport Speed, w hich allows the machine to travel forw ard at a speed of 6 MPH - it is NOT to be used while w alking! Use the Transport Speed ONLY when the machine is eq ui pp ed wi th a Ri di n g Su lk y ! DO NOT make sharp turns at high speed! The machine has “zer[...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.6 MOWER OPERATION (Continued from Previous Page) 5. While holding both Traction Levers in the neutral position, release the Neutral Latch by squeezing both Traction Levers slightly rearward. 6. Simultaneously (and slowly), release both Traction Levers. Machine will begin to move forward. 7. Adjust Speed Control [...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.8 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Continued from previous page) STEP 3: Insert rod (5/16” diameter x 20” long) through alignment holes in the left and right traction control shift lever arms and the tank support bracket. The rod should pass through both the left and right traction control shift lever arms. See Fig[...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.9 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Fixed Decks) The Mower has three methods of adjusting cutting height listed as follows: 1. Moving pos ition of BLADE on cutter spindle shaft. 2. Moving position of CASTER WHEEL on support. 3. Moving position of MOWER DECK on power unit. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustm[...]

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 . 1 2 ADJUSTING FIXED DECK ATTACHMENT The Mower Deck has four different positions for attaching it to the power unit. The lowest setting provides a cutting height range from 1 1/2” to 2 1/2”, the middle low cut from 2 1/4” to 3 1/4”, the middle high cut from 3” to 4”, and the highest cut from 3 3/4?[...]

SECTION 4 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION PAGE Engine Key OFF. Turn Key to Run. 12 does not Fuel Tank empty. Fill Fuel Tank. 11 start.. Fuel Shut-Off Closed. Open Fuel Shut-Off. 12 Engine Throttle Control not at FAST Put Engine Throttle Control to FAST (Rabbit) 12 (Rabbit) position. position. Choke NOT closed. Put Throttle Control[...]

SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICATION INFORMATION FIGURE 4.1 TRAC TION LEVERS Lubricate each with 1-2 shots of grease every 25 hours of operation. INTERLOCK SWITCHES Inspect switches for ease of operation. HYDRAULIC OIL Use SAE 10W-30 Oil. HYDRAULIC FILTER Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter after first 25 hours of operation. Thereafter, change Hydraul[...]

SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICATION INFORMATION HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN Check all fasteners for proper tightness Change Engine Oil and Filter at 5 hours ..............................S ee engine manual Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter at 25 hours ........................Use SAE 10 W-30. Reservoir capacity 1 Gal. 8 HOURS Check/Change Engi[...]

SECTION 4 – SERVICE WARNING Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a complete stop in 7 seconds or less. If the blades continue to rotate after 7 seconds, the electric clutch must be checked. Replacement of electric clutch may be necessary . Return machine to dealer for replacement. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate mow er if blades fail to sto[...]

SECTION 4 - SERVICE 4 . 2 . 3 . HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT REMOVAL (Continued) 2. Loosen Nut on Belt Guide at rear of Engine Pulley and remove Cutter Deck Belt from Engine Pulley. 3. Remove Hydraulic Pump Belt. 4.2.4. HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT INSTALLATION 1. STOP ENGINE! Place Hydraulic Belt on Engine and Pump Pulleys. 2. Attach Idler Spring to Bolt and reatta[...]

SECTION 4 - SERVICE 4.4 TRACTION CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The Traction Control Neutral Adjustment procedure is sensitive. The following steps and WARNINGS must be followed very carefully. WARNING Several steps of the Neutral Adjustment procedure require that the engine be started. Exercise extreme CAUTION w hile making adjustments w hile engine i[...]

SECTION 5 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 5.1 CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 5.1.1. 36” CUTTING DECK BELT REMOVAL 1. Move Mower onto a smooth, level surface. Turn Ignition Key to STOP position, remove Key, disconnect Spark Plug Wire and secure Wire away from Spark Plug. 2. Remove Mower deck belt cover. 3. Remove Idler Tension Spring and s[...]

SECTION 5 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 5 . 1 . 5 . SPINDLE TO SPINDLE DECK BELT INSTALLATION - 48”, 52”, & 61” CUTTING DECKS 1. Route new belt for 48” cutting deck, 52” cutting deck, and 61” cutting decks, onto bottom groove of center Spindle Pulley and left hand Spindle Pulley. See Figure 5.3. 2. Install cutting deck belt according t[...]

SECTION 5 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE 5.3 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 an[...]

SECTION 6 - BATTERY SERVICE & TESTING WARNING Shield the positive terminal w ith terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, w hich could cause sparks. Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive) cable must go to the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative)[...]

SECTION 6 - BATTERY SERVICE & TESTING 6.5 NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 1. Remove battery from carton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non- concrete surface. 3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required with electrolyte (purchased separ ately) to proper level. Filling battery with electrolyte will bring the battery to 80%[...]

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. For n[...]

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for PRO HYDRO MID-SIZE WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 3 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contai n very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understa[...]