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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION
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4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable
and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved
fuel container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add
fuel with engine running. Add or drain fuel
outdoors only with engine stopped and cool.
Clean spilled fuel from machine. DO NOT
smoke.
5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES
OFF to learn controls and develop skills.
6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all
objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and
other objects that could cause injury if thrown
by blades or interfere with mowing.
7. Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job. Only use
accessories and attachments approved by
SNAPPER.
8. Keep people and pets out of mowing area.
Immediately, STOP blades, STOP engine, and
STOP machine if anyone enters the area.
9. DO NOT operate machine unless all shields,
deflectors, switches, blade controls and other
safety devices are in place and functioning
properly.
10. Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible.
Replace if damaged.
11.
Protect yourself when mowing and wear
appropriate clothing including safety glasses,
long pants, ear protection, hardhat and
substantial footwear with good traction. Long
hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled
in moving parts.
12. Know how to STOP blades and engine quickly
in preparation for emergencies.
13. Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
14. Check grass catcher components frequently for
signs of wear or deterioration and replace as
needed to prevent injury from thrown objects
going through weak or worn spots.
OPERATION
1. Mount and dismount machine from left side.
2. Start engine from operator's seat. Make sure
blades are OFF and parking brake is set. Use
seat belts if provided.
3. DO NOT leave machine with engine running.
Stop engine. Stop blades. Set brake. Remove
key.
4. DO NOT operate machine unless properly
seated with feet on foot rests or pedal(s).
5. DO NOT operate machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
OPERATION
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6. STOP MACHINE on level ground, lower deck,
engage parking brake and make sure engine
and blades have stopped before removing
grass catcher or unclogging mower to prevent
injury to hands or feet.
7. Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass.
Set blades in highest position when mowing
over rough ground.
8. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades
underneath deck. DO NOT place foot on ground
while BLADES are ON or machine is in motion.
9. DO NOT operate machine without entire grass
catcher or guards in place. DO NOT point
discharge at people, passing cars, windows or
doors.
10. Slow down before turning.
11. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing
roadways.
12. STOP engine immediately after striking an
object or if an abnormal vibration occurs.
Remove key. Remove and disconnect the
sparkplug wire. Make necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
13. Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light.
14.
Move motion control levers SLOWLY to
maintain control during speed and directional
changes.
15. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. DO NOT
pull loads greater than 300 pounds. Avoid jack
knifing. DO NOT turn sharply.
16. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas.
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and 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 the reach of children in
a well ventilated, unoccupied building. Shut off
fuel (when equipped with valve) while storing or
transporting machine.
2. Clean grass and debris from engine, mufflers,
drives and cutting units to help prevent
overheating and fires. Clean up fuel, oil and
excess grease.
3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an
approved container outdoors and away from open
flame.
4. Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace
as needed.
5. Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight.
Check that all cotter pins are in proper position.
6. Always provide adequate ventilation when
running engine. Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.