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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
PRO HYDRO
WALK BEHIND MOWERS
MID-SIZE
SERIES 0
POWER UNIT MOWER UNIT
MODELS MODELS
SPLH140KW SP360
SPLH170KW SP480
SPLH140KH SPA360
SPLH150KH SPA480
SPLH160BV SPA520
SPLH140KWE SPA610
SPLH180KHE
SPLH220KHE
Model SPLH140KW shown
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
S P L H 14 0 KW
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
MODEL TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
MODEL OPTION ENGINE HP
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
S – Snapper Commercial Model ENGINE HORSE POWER
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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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing PREPARATION roadways. (Continued From Previous Page) OPERATION 4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved (Continued From Previous Column) fuel container. Never remove fuel cap or add 11. STOP engine immediately after striking an fuel with engine running. Add fuel outdoors obstruction. Inspect machine and repair only with engine stopped and cool. Cl
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.................................................................................................5 SECTION 2 - CONTROLS ............................................................................
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SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND TRACTION SPEED TRACTION CONTROL CONTROL BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER CONTROL SWITCH OPERATOR’S PRESENCE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTROL (OPC) FUEL FILLER CAP NEUTRAL FUEL TANK LATCH LEVER KEY STARTER ROPE SWITCH FILL/CHECK CAP AIR FILTER HYDRAULIC (Hydraulic Reservoir) PUMPS (Not REAR TIRES Shown) DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING ELECTRIC CLUTCH CRANK (See Page 20 for Adjustment) COVER RETAININ
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SECTION 2 - CONTROLS Before operating, become familiar with all the 2.2 BLADE AND TRACTION CONTROLS controls (See Figure 2.1A) and how to use them. 1. Blade Clutch Control Switch 2. R.H. Steering Control Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand 3. L.H. Steering Control and Left Hand Traction Wheel Drives, the Mower 4. Neutral Latch Lever Blades, and the Engine in preparation for a 5. Speed Control/Park Lock Lever possible emergency. 2.1 ENGINE CONTROLS - WARNING A. E
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST WARNING Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near Make the following checks and perform the services as open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or required before each start-up. when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any IMPORTANT: Before starting your SNAPPER Pro spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run Hydro machine, the hydraulic reservoi
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHOKE 3.2 STOPPING CONTROL IMPORTANT: Pulling backward on both Traction Controls KNOB back past Neutral position will cause the machine to back up. 1. Pull back on both Traction Controls simultaneously towards handle bar. Manually engage the Neutral Latch Lever. See Figure 3.2. LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND TRACTION TRACTION CONTROL CONTROL FUEL TANK & HANDLE SUPPORT BRACKET PULL OUT TO CHOKE POSITIO
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING The SNAPPER Pro Hydro Mowers have a Transport The tighter the traction controls are squeezed back Speed, which allows the machine to travel forward at a against the handlebar, the faster the machine will speed of 6 MPH - it is NOT to be used while walking! Use move in reverse. Use extreme CAUTION when the Transport Speed ONLY when the machine is reversing machine! equipped with a Riding Sulky! NEVER make sharp turns at high speed! The
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 MOWER OPERATION (Continued from 3.7 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Previous Page) For operator comfort the height of the handlebars are 4. Move Engine Speed Control to the FAST (Rabbit) adjustable to five different positions. The handle height position. Refer to Figure 3.4. adjustment procedure is sensitive and the following 5. While holding both Traction Controls in the neutral procedures and WARNINGS must be followed very position, release Neutral Latc
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 6: Pivot the Handlebar up or down and reinsert 3.7 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT bolt and nut into desired hole position on each side. (Continued from previous page) Tighten both upper and lower bolts and nuts on each STEP 3: Insert rod (5/16” diameter x 7 3/4” long) side to 35 to 45 ft. lbs. through alignment holes in the left and right traction STEP 7: Adjust swivel (Clockwise or Counter- control shift lever arms and the switch bracket. The rod Cl
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.8 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT (Fixed Decks) SLOT The Mower has three methods of adjusting cutting height listed as follows: 1. Moving position of BLADE on cutter spindle shaft. 2. Moving position of CASTER WHEEL on support. SPACERS 3. Moving position of MOWER DECK on power unit. NOTE! THOSE SPACERS REMOVED FROM BOTTOM WARNING OF CASTER SHOULD BE Before making any cutting height adjustments, move REINSTALLED AT TOP BEFORE INSERTING ignition
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.11 ADJUSTING FIXED DECK ATTACHMENT SPACERS (4) 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” to 4 3/4”. Make sure the Spacers on the Caster Wheels are moved UP or DOWN as shown below to correspond with the bolt positions to keep the M
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to WARNING battery terminals. RED to positive (+) terminal and Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover BLACK to negative (-) terminal. located on battery harness. This prevents metal from 5. Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours. An touching the positive terminal, which could cause alternative fast charge should be no more than 2.5 sparks. Cables must be connected to battery amps for fou
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.17 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 separately) to proper level. Fill to 3/16” above cell plates. Filling battery with electrolyte will bring the battery to 80% charged state. 4. With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to battery terminals; RED to p
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................... 17 MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................. 18 HYDRO TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................... 20 SERVICE & LUBRICATION CHART .................................................
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SECTION 4 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION PAGE Engine Key OFF. Turn Key to Run. 8 does not Fuel Tank empty. Fill Fuel Tank. 7 start.. Fuel Shut-Off Closed. Open Fuel Shut-Off. 8 Engine Throttle Control not at FAST Put Engine Throttle Control to FAST (Rabbit) (Rabbit) position. position. 8 Choke NOT closed. Put Throttle Control in CHOKE position. 8 Spark Plug Wire loose or disconnected. Connect Spark Plug Wire. (See Engine Manual) Blade Clutch Swi
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICATION CHART IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (Not Illustrated) TRACTION CONTROL LEVERS Replace every 100 CONTROLS & LINKAGES Lubricate each with Pump Oiler Before each mowing period, coat all wear (hand held oil can). points, hinge points and sliding parts with medium duty oil. INTERLOCK SWITCHES ENGINE Inspect switches for ease Change Oil Filter after first 5 hours of of operation. DO NOT operation. Change engine oil every 25 LUBRICATE! hours under normal condit
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE 2. Before removing parts from the Hydraulic System, check WARNING to make sure another part of the machine is not causing Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a the problem. Look for: complete stop in 7 seconds. If the blades continue A. Loose Drive Belt. to rotate after 7 seconds, the electric clutch should B. Improperly set or bad Idler Pulley. be checked. Replacement of electric clutch may be C. Loose or lost setscrews and/or sheared Keys in neces
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE 4.2.3. HYDRAULIC PUMP REMOVAL (Continued) 4.3 MACHINE SPEED CONTROL RANGES 2. Loosen Nut on Belt Guide at rear of Engine Pulley 4.3.1. TO CHANGE MACHINE SPEED RANGES and remove Cutter Deck Belt from Engine Pulley. 3. Remove Hydraulic Pump Belt. 1. Move Traction Control Levers and Neutral Latch Lever into neutral. 4.2.4. HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT INSTALLATION 2. Turn Key to STOP position and remove Key from 1. STOP ENGINE! Place Hydraulic Belt on Engine and Igniti
