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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This machine is a multi-purpose utility vehicle intended for off-highway use only. It is not a toy and it is not a
recreation vehicle. Careless, reckless operation can cause accidents resulting in damage and injury. Failure to
comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or others.
The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and only allow persons that understand these
instructions to operate the machine. The operator must be an adult or teenager with mature judgment, 16 years
old or older, and must possess a valid driver’s license. Each operator must evaluate his or her ability to
operate the machine safely and is responsible for the safe operation of the machine and the safety of a
passenger. Safe operation of the machine limits the number of occupants to one operator and only one
passenger. Both the operator and the passenger must be seated in the seats provided with the seat belt buckle
securely latched and the seat belt adjusted to a snug fit. The person operating the machine must be of sound
mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity or
judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your machine, which your dealer cannot answer to your
satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone:
800/935-2967.
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence and safety of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine and the
work activity. Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them.
1. KEEP children out of the work area, away from
the machine and under the watchful care of a
responsible adult.
2. DO NOT allow children or others to ride in the
cargo bed, on attachments or towed equipment.
The one Passenger must be seated in the
passenger seat with the seat belt buckle
securely latched and the seat belt adjusted to a
snug fit.
3. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate
the machine. All operators must be properly
trained in the safe operation of the machine, be
16 years old or older, and possess a valid
driver’s license.
4. ALLOW only adults or responsible teenagers,
16 years old or older, with mature judgment
under close adult supervision to operate
machine.
5. BEFORE BACKING, stop machine completely.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children,
pets and hazards, before and while backing.
6. USE EXTRA CARE and reduce speed when
approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may obscure vision.
7. SEAT BELTS are provided for the comfort and
safety of the operator and a passenger and
must be worn at all times. Lap-style seat belts
may not provide adequate protection for small
children. Carrying infants or toddlers is not
recommended. USE EXTRA CARE when
carrying a child passenger.
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
The machine is equipped with an Operator
Protective Structure. The structure when used
properly can offer additional security to the
operator and a passenger in the event of a tip-over
accident. The lap-style seat belts must be worn at
all times for proper protection. Slopes, improper
loads and towing are major factors related to loss-
of-control and tip-over accidents. All slopes
require extra CAUTION. Loads, attachments and
towing affect stability, handling and braking.
Reduce speed, avoid sharp turns and sudden
changes in speed. Allow extra distance for
stopping machine.
1. DO NOT operate the machine on slopes
exceeding 15 degrees (27% grade). Loss of
control, sliding and/or tipover may occur.
2. Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above
10 degrees (18% grade).
3. DO NOT operate machine back and forth across
face of slopes. Operate up and down. Practice
on slopes with cargo bed empty, and no
attachments or trailer hitched to machine.
4. Avoid uphill starts. If machine stops going
uphill or tires lose traction, apply brake, back
slowly and straight down the slope. Do not turn
machine.
5. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep
away from ditches, washouts, culverts, fences
and protruding objects.
6. Keep a safe distance (at least 3 feet) away from
edge of ditches and other drop offs. The
machine could turn over if an edge caves in.
7. Always begin forward motion slowly and with
caution.
