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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION (Continued)
10. DO NOT operate machine at speeds in excess
of 10 MPH with the differential lock engaged.
11. DO NOT attempt to engage differential lock
while machine or wheels are moving.
Completely stop machine, before engaging
differential lock.
12. DO NOT attempt to turn the machine with the
differential lock engaged. To avoid loss of
control, slow machine and disengage the
differential lock before turning.
13. Reduce speed and use extra caution in
unfamiliar areas.
14. Avoid low hanging or protruding objects that
may strike the operator, passenger or Operator
Protective Structure.
15. Slow machine before turning. Avoid sharp
turns.
16. DO NOT park machine on slopes. Avoid uphill
starts. DO NOT abruptly change speed or
direction on slopes. Avoid turns when
descending slopes. Slow down and use extra
caution when turning on slopes.
17. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing
roadways.
18. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas.
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, a deadly poison.
MAINTENANCE
1. 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 reach of
children in a well-ventilated, unoccupied
building.
2. Keep engine free of grass, leaves, and excess
grease and oil to reduce fire hazard and
overheating.
3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an
approved container outdoors away from open
flame.
4. Check brakes each time machine is used;
adjust, repair or replace as needed.
5. Condition of tires and tire inflation pressure is
critical to the proper handling and braking of
the machine. Inspect tires and adjust pressure
before operating the machine. DO NOT operate
machine with worn or deteriorated tires. Use
only tires approved by Snapper.
6. Keep all bolts, nuts, and screws properly
tightened.
7. Always provide adequate ventilation when
running engine. Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly
poison.
MAINTENANCE (Continued)
8. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery
before performing maintenance or service.
Unexpected cranking of engine could cause
injury.
9. DO NOT work under machine without safety
blocks.
10. When working on machine with cargo bed
raised, make sure that prop rod support is
securely latched.
11. Service engine and make adjustments only
when engine is stopped. Remove spark plug
wires and secure away from spark plugs.
12. DO NOT check for spark by grounding plug
near sparkplug opening. The spark could ignite
the gas exiting the engine.
13. DO NOT change engine governor speed
settings or over speed engine.
14. DO NOT modify machine. Use only genuine
SNAPPER replacement parts to assure that
original standards and performance are
maintained.
15. Have machine serviced by an authorized
SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have
dealer install any new safety devices.
