Snapper SPX310, Operator'S Manual

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Products Covered by This
Manual
The following products are covered by this manual:
2691481-00, 2691481- 01, 2691481-02, 2691482-00,
2691483-00, 2691487- 00, 2691487-01, 2691487-02,
2691488-00, 2691489-00, 2691576-00.
General Information
For additional information, refer to the Customer Contact
Guide included with the unit.
The illustrations in this document are representative. Your
unit might look different from the images shown. LEFT and
RIGHT are referenced from the operating position.
The use of Important and Note in the text shows clarifications,
exceptions, or alternatives to the procedures.
All language translations of this document derive from the
initial English source file.
Recycle all packaging, used oil, and batteries according to
applicable government regulations.
European Office Contact
Information
For questions regarding European emissions, please contact
our European office at:
Max-Born-Straße 2, 68519 Viernheim, Germany .
European Union (EU) Stage
V (5): Carbon Dioxide (CO
2
)
Values
Carbon dioxide values of Briggs & Stratton EU Type-Approval
Certificate engines can be found by entering CO2 into the
search window on BriggsandStratton.com.
Operator Safety
Save these instructions for future reference. This manual
contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards
and risks associated with the product and how to avoid them.
It also contains important instructions that must be followed
during the initial set-up, operation, and maintenance of the
product.
This product is designed and intended for cutting well
maintained grass and is not intended for other purposes.
It is important that you read and understand these instructions
before you attempt to start or operate this equipment.
Make sure that you are fully familiar with the controls and the
correct use of the product.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage controls quickly.
Slope Identification Guide
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 10 degrees.
1. Use a straight edge at least two (2) feet long (A,
Figure 1). A 2x4 or a straight piece of metal works well.
2. Angle finder tools.
a. Use your smartphone: Many smartphones (B,
Figure 1) 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 and
D, Figure 1) 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. Put the two (2) feet long straight edge along the steepest
part of the lawn slope. Put 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 .
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Symbol Meaning
Safety information about hazards that can result in personal
injury.
Read and understand the Operator's Manual before you
operate or service the unit.
Remove the key and read the Operator's Manual before
you service the unit.