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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
PRO HYDRO
WALK BEHIND MOWERS
MID-SIZE
SERIES 2
POWER UNIT MOWER UNIT
MODELS MODELS
SPLH152KW SPA361
SPLH172KW SPA481
SPA521
SPA611
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
S P L H 15 2 KW
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
MODEL TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
MODEL OPTION ENGINE HP
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
S – Snapper Commercial Model ENGINE HORSE POWER CUTTING DECK WIDTH 2 - Series Designation KW – Kawasaki Engine
P – Pro Mid Size Model 15 – 15.
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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 PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 11. Protect yourself when mowing and wear appropriate 3. Stop Blades when crossing gravel drive, walks, and clothing including safety glasses, long pants, ear under any conditions where thrown objects might be protection, hardhat and substantial footwear with a hazard. good traction. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry 4. DO NOT raise deck with the blades running. may ge
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 1. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel container out of the reach of children in a well ventilated, unoccupied building. 2. Clean grass and debris from engine, mufflers,
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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 AND CONTROLS ....................................7-10 Safet
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SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND TRACTION SPEED TRACTION LEVER CONTROL BLADE CLUTCH LEVER LEVER CONTROL SWITCH OPERATOR’S PRESENCE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CONTROL (OPC) FUEL FILLER CAP NEUTRAL FUEL TANK LATCH KEY STARTER ROPE SWITCH FILL/CHECK CAP AIR FILTER HYDRAULIC (Hydraulic Reservoir) PUMPS (Not REAR TIRES Shown) DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTING ELECTRIC CLUTCH CRANK COVER RETAINING KNOBS FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
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SECTION 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ! IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ! READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL, AND ON THE MACHINE, ENGINE AND ATTACHMENTS. 8
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SECTION 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS FORWARD BLADES ENGAGED “ON” FAST BLADE SWITCH SPEED SLOW RANGE SETTING LEFT TRACTION LEVER BLADES DISENGAGED “OFF” SQUEEZE FOR LEFT TURN RIGHT TRACTION LEVER SQUEEZE FOR RIGHT TURN ENGINE ENGINE “STOP” “RUN” LATCHED FAST KEY SWITCH SPEED RANGE ENGINE ENGINE SPEED SETTING “START” CONTROL UNLATCHED SLOW NEUTRAL LATCH USE TO LATCH TRACTION LEVERS
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SECTION 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA ENGINE AND COMPONENTS ARE HOT. ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL BEFORE ADJUSTING OR WORKING ON MACHINE DANGER! ROTATING BLADES 9
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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. Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand 1. Blade Clutch Control Switch and Left Hand Traction Wheel Drives, the Mower 2. R.H. Traction Lever Blades, and the Engine in preparation for a 3. L.H. Traction Lever possible emergency. 4. Neutral Latch 5. Speed Control Lever 2.1 ENGINE CONTROLS - A. Engine Speed Control WARNING B
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING DO NOT allow operation of the machine by Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near untrained personnel. open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any 3.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors. Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each s
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 STOPPING IMPORTANT: Squeezing both Traction Levers back past Neutral position will cause the machine to back up. CHOKE POSITION 1. Squeeze both Traction Controls simultaneously towards handle bar until both are in Neutral. Manually engage the Neutral Latch. See Figure 3.2. ENGINE SPEED LEFT HAND CONTROL RIGHT HAND TRACTION TRACTION LEVER LEVER FAST (Rabbit) POSITION SLOW (Turtle) POSITION FIGU
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING The SNAPPER Pro Hydro Mowers have a Transport The tighter the Traction Levers are squeezed back Speed, which allows the machine to travel forward at a towards the handlebar, the faster the machine will speed of 6 MPH - it is NOT to be used while walking! move in reverse. Use extreme CAUTION when Use the Transport Speed ONLY when the machine is reversing machine! equipped with a Riding Sulky! DO NOT make sharp turns at high speed! The
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.6 MOWER OPERATION (Continued from 3.8 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Previous Page) For operator comfort the height of the handlebars are 5. While holding both Traction Levers in the neutral adjustable to five different positions. The handle height position, release the Neutral Latch by squeezing both adjustment procedure is sensitive and the following Traction Levers slightly rearward. procedures and WARNINGS must be followed very 6. Simultaneously (and
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 7: Adjust swivel (Clockwise or Counter- 3.8 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Clockwise) until the pin on the swivel aligns perfectly (Continued from previous page) with the hole in the traction control arm. The traction STEP 3: Insert rod (5/16” diameter x 20” long) through control lever must be held in the Neutral Latch position alignment holes in the left and right traction control shift when making this adjustment. Complete this lever arms and the ta
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Remove (or add) Spacers by rotating slots so 3.9 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT they align with the flat area on Caster Shaft. (Fixed Decks) The Mower has three methods of adjusting cutting height listed as follows: 1. Moving position of BLADE on cutter spindle shaft. SLOT 2. Moving position of CASTER WHEEL on support. 3. Moving position of MOWER DECK on power unit. SPACERS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or NOTE! THOSE SPA
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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.12 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 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 in CHOKE position. 12 Spark Plug Wire loose or disconnected. Connect Spark Plug Wire. (See Engine Manual) Blade Clutc
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICATION INFORMATION IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (Not Illustrated) TRACTION LEVERS Replace every 100 CONTROLS & LINKAGES Lubricate each with 1-2 shots of Before each mowing period, coat all wear grease every 25 hours of operation. 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. operation. Change engine oil every 25 hours under normal conditio
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SECTION 4 - SERVICE & LUBRICATION INFORMATION HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN Check all fasteners for proper tightness Change Engine Oil and Filter at 5 hours ..............................See engine manual Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter at 25 hours ........................Use SAE 10W-30. Reservoir capacity 1 Gal. 8 HOURS Check/Change Engine Oil ...................................................Change oil if extreme dusty conditions (Daily) Clean Air Filter ..................
