Table Of Contents - Snapper SPE361 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .................................................................................................6
SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES & SYMBOLS ...................................................................7-9
Controls ...............................................................................................................10
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................11-17
Before Operating ..........................................................................................................11
Stopping Machine ........................................................................................................11
Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................................................................11
Starting and Operating ...........................................................................................11-14
Reverse Operation........................................................................................................14
Traction Lock Operation..............................................................................................15
Turning Mower..............................................................................................................15
Mowing and Turning on Hillsides...............................................................................15
Cutting Height Adjustment (Fixed Decks) .................................................................16
Adjusting Caster Wheels .............................................................................................16
Adjusting Blade on Cutter Spindle .............................................................................16
Adjusting Fixed Deck Attachment ..............................................................................17
SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................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 Height ...............................................................................................................21
Transmission Shift Lever Adjustment........................................................................21
SECTION 6 - POWER UNIT SERVICE ......................................................................................22
Replacement Parts .......................................................................................................22
Transmission Parts & Service.....................................................................................22
General Transmission Servicing ................................................................................22
Transmission/Lube ......................................................................................................22
SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE ................................................................23-25
Transmission Belt Removal/Installation ....................................................................23
Traction Belt Removal/Installation .............................................................................23
Cutter Deck Belt Removal/Installation .......................................................................23
Cutting Blade Service: Removal, Sharpening, Balancing & Replacement.............24
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement .....................25
SECTION 8 - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ................................................................................26
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................27
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................28-31

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