Snapper SPE1250K, SPE140KW, SPE150KH,, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge area while the
engine is running.
2. Stop Blades when crossing gravel drive, walks,
and under any conditions where thrown objects
might be a hazard.
3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
4. DO NOT operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. After striking a foreign object or if the mower
vibrates abnormally, STOP the blades and
engine. Remove the key. Disconnect and secure
the spark plug wire. Inspect the mower for any
damage and repair the damage.
6. DO NOT operate machine near drop offs,
ditches, or embankments. Operator could lose
footing or balance.
7. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep
away from ditches, washouts, culverts, fences
and protruding objects.
8. DO NOT operate machine on wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing: keep a firm grip on the
handle and walk: never run. Slipping could
cause injury.
9. DO NOT leave the machine with the engine
running. STOP BLADES, STOP ENGINE and
REMOVE KEY before leaving the operator
position for any reason.
10. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make
certain blades, engine and all moving parts
have STOPPED. Remove key and secure spark
plug wire away from spark plug key to prevent
accidental starting.
11. STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure
blades have stopped before removing grass
catcher or unclogging mower to prevent loss of
fingers or hand.
12. Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass.
Set blades in highest position when mowing
over rough ground.
13. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades
underneath deck.
14. DO NOT operate machine without entire grass
catcher or guards in place. DO NOT point
discharge at people, passing cars, windows or
doors.
15. Slow down before turning.
16. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing
roadways.
17. Move motion control levers SLOWLY to
maintain control during speed and directional
changes.
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 the reach
of children in a well ventilated, unoccupied
building.
2. Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease
to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating.
3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an
approved container outdoors and away from open
flame.
4. Check brakes frequently (if equipped); 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. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly poison.
7. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery
(if equipped) before performing maintenance or
service. Cranking engine could cause injury.
8. DO NOT work under machine without safety
blocks.
9. Service engine and make adjustments only
when engine is stopped. Remove key. Remove
spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) and
secure wire(s) away from spark plug(s).
10. DO NOT change engine governor speed
settings or overspeed engine.
11. Lubricate machine at intervals specified in
manual to prevent controls from binding.
12. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use
CAUTION when handling them.
13. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug
next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite
gas exiting engine.
14. Have machine serviced by an authorized
SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have
the dealer install any new safety devices.
15. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts
to assure that original standards are
maintained.