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Fuel and Maintenance
Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove
the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing.
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke
while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot
or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to
adding fuel.
Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any
other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoline spills
should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins.
Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved
for fuel.
Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of
your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, and excess oil.
Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this
manual, especially periodically testing the safety system.
Enclosed Areas
Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated
areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine
emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure
in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death.
Slope Identification Guide
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How to measure the slope of a lawn surface with a
smartphone or an angle finder tool:
WARNING
Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
1.
Use a straight edge at least two (2) feet long (A, Figure 2).
A 2x4 or a straight piece of metal works well.
2.
Angle finder tools.
a.
Use your smartphone: Many smartphones (B, Figure
2) have an inclinometer (angle finder) located under
the compass application (app). Or, search an app store
for an Inclinometer app.
b.
Use angle finder tools: Angle finder tools (C & D,
Figure 2) are available at local hardware stores or online
(also called inclinometer, protractor, angle meter, or
angle gauge). Dial type (C) or digital type (D) work,
others may not. Follow user instructions with the angle
finder tool.
3.
Place the two (2) feet long straight edge along the steepest
part of the lawn slope. Place the board up and down the
slope.
4.
Lay the smartphone or angle finder tool on the straight edge
and read the angle in degrees. This is the slope of your
lawn.
Note: A paper gauge slope identification guide is included in
your product literature packet and is also available to download
from the manufacturer's website (snapperpro.com).
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