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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
SPE361
SPE481
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
t P E 125 0 KW
I
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
MODEL TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
MODEL OPTION ENGINE HP
ENGINE HORSE POWER CUTTING DECK WIDTH
S - Snapper Commercial Model 0- Series Designation KW - Kawasaki Engine
P - Pro Mid Size Model
125- 12.5 Engine HP 361 - 36" Cutting Deck KH - Kohler Engine
E -
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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. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and bo
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A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 11. Protect yourself when mowing and wear 12. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make appropriate clothing including safety glasses, long certain blades, engine and all moving parts have pants, ear protection, hardhat and substantial STOPPED. Remove key and secure spark plug footwear with good traction. Long hair, loose wire away from spark plug key to prevent clothing o
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A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A MAINTENANCE (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Disconnect battery before performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could cause injury. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery first and positive (red) last. Reconnect positive first and negative last. Charge battery in an open well ventilated area, free from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing and insulated gloves. 8. Park machin
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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 ...................................................................
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SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER TRACTION OPERATOR'S PRESENCE OPERATOR'S LOCK KEY CONTROL (OPC) PRESENCE SWITCH CONTROL (OPC) LH. TRACTION \ LEVER SPEED CONTROL R.H. TRACTION LEVER STARTER ROPE CAP AIR FILTER BELT COVER MUFFLER COVER DECK COVER RETAINING KNOBS DECK (36"SHOWN) 41D ... DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR CASTER WHEEL DECK HEIGHT ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTSPACERS FRONT TIRES FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operator's of the It is reco
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS CHOKE BLADES ENGAGED"ON" "STOP .... RUN" I i i [E"G'NEI IE"°'NE ] I BLADES DISENGAGED"OFF" I LEFT TRACTION LEVER RIGHT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR LEFT TURN SQUEEZE FOR RIGHT TURN DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF THE MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES 7
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
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SECTION 2 - CONTROLS BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH ENGINE SPEED KEY SWITCH CONTROL SHOWN IN "STOP" POSITION OPERATOR'S PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER RIGHT HAND TRACTION LEVER TRACTION LOCK FIGURE 2.1 NOTE: TRACTION LOCK SHOWN IN THE TRACTION LEVER "LOCKED" POSITION To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both Traction Levers must be moved the same way when stopping or I _IL WARNING starting machine motion. 9
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 BEFORE OPERATING Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use When the Operator's Presence Control (OPC) is them before operating the machine. Know beforehand released, the machine will continue to operate a few how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades WARNING I feet. DO NOT use this Operator's Presence Control and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies. (OPC) to rout ne y stop the mach he. 3.2 STOPPING MACHINE 1. To STOP forwa
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 PRE-START CHECK LIST 3. Place Transmission Shift Lever in NEUTRAL(N) position. See Figure 3.3. 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 secur
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3,4 STARTING & OPERATING - 9. Place Transmission Shift Lever in No. 1 position (first gear). See Figure 3.3. (Continued from previous page) 10. Push Blade Clutch Switch to ON position. See Figure 5. Move Engine Speed Control Lever to the CHOKE 3.5. position. See Figure 3.5. 6. Turn Key Switch to RUN position. NOTE: Releasing the Operator's Presence Control (OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades ON, will Ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the MOVE
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 STARTING & OPERATING WARNING (Continued from previous page) DO NOT operate blades in reverse. Stop blades. 13. STOPPING MACHINE, LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers and hazards before and while backing. Engine firmly against the handle and hold. Pull both the speed must be set to SLOW before operating in right and left Traction Locks rearward with index reverse. fingers until both Traction Levers are l
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING &l Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper Machine should always be in forward motion before I operation before operating machine. Refer to attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a[ Section "ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND stopped position. I BRAKES". 3.7 TURNING MOWER 3.6 TRACTION LOCK OPERATION - 3.7.1. GRADUAL RIGHT & LEFT HAND TURN 3.6.1 TO LOCK 1. Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers IMPORTANT: Squeezing the right or left tra
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.9 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3.11 ADJUSTING BLADE ON CUTTER SPINDLE (Fixed Decks) Mower has three methods of adjusting cutting height: To change cutting height of Blades, move the Spacers from 1. Moving position of BLADE on cutter spindle shaft. under the Cutter Housing to above the Cutter Housing Pulley. Each Spacer moved above the Cutter Housing 2. Moving position of CASTER WHEEL on support. 3. Moving position of MOWER DECK on power unit. Pulley will provide
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.11 ADJUSTING BLADE ON CUTTER SPINDLE (Continued) SPACERS CUTTER SPACERS HOUSING t!l_ _ ON TOP _......--, PULLEY ._... ,....,,,.,,,,,,....._ CUTTER I r" HOUSING FIGURE 3.15C: MIDDLE HIGH CUT 3" TO 4" BOTTOM BLAO l f _1 SPACERS ON u_ SPACERS FIGURE 3.14 3.12 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 of 1-1/2" to 2-1/2", the middle low cut is
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SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine ................... Key OFF. .............................................................................................. .Turn Key to Run. does not ................ Fuel Tank empty. .................................................................................. Fill Fuel Tank. stare ...................... Fuel Shut-Off Closed. ........................................................................... .Open
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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. ..........................................................
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SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS Pull rearward hard on the Traction Levers. The 5.1 STEERING/BRAKES space used to lock the Traction Locks should not If machine is not as responsive as desired when either bottom in the slot. Set the Traction Locks into the Traction Lever is squeezed, one or both brakes should Locked position. The Idler Pulleys, Upper and be adjusted as follows: Lower should have completely declutched the belt. Release the Traction Locks and adjust as required. 1. Operate mower on level te
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SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS 5.3 HANDLE HEIGHT 5.4 TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER The operator handle can be adjusted for operator ADJUSTMENT comfort as follows: 1. Disconnect the hair pin from shift rod that connects 1. Loosen the upper carriage bolt and nut on both sides to the Transmission Shift lever. See Figure 5.5. of handlebar. See Figure 5.4. 2, Move the Transmission Shift Lever to the neutral 2. Remove lower carriage bolt and nut on both sides of position. Move the shift lever, located on the hand
