Snapper 1650 - Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this Manual carefully before operating machine. Give special attention to all safety suggestions.
They are included for your protection.
Safety Shields are usually removed for access to assemblies being serviced and sometimes for photographic
purposes (clarity of Figure). All safety shields must be replaced after servicing. Also replace any Caution,
Warning, or Instruction Decal that is not readable ... or missing. Refer to "Operator's Manual" for decal locations.
• Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ
THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
• Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do
not allow adults to operate it without proper in¬
struction.
• Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets
a safe distance away.
• Wear substantial shoes and long pants while
using Mower.
• Clear work area of objects which might be picked
up and thrown.
• Disengage power to mower blades, depress clutch-
brake pedal and shift into neutral before at¬
tempting to start engine.
• Disengage power to mower blades, shut off en¬
gine and remove key before leaving operator's
seat.
• Disengage power to mower blades and shut off
engine before making any repairs or adjustments.
• Disengage power to mower blades when transport¬
ing or not in use.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
vehicle unattended, such as disengaging power,
lowering mower blades, shifting into neutral,
setting parking brake, shutting off engine and
removing key.
• Set mower at highest cutting height when mowing
in rough ground or in tall weeds.
• Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill
or downhill.
• Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to pre¬
vent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards.
• Do not operate mower in wet grass.
• Use care when pulling loads.
• Use only approved drawbar hitch point.
• Limit loads to those you can safely control.
• Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near road¬
ways.
• This Tractor is not designed, nor intended for
street or highway use.
• When operating mower blades, never direct dis¬
charge of material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone near vehicle while in operation.
• Handle gasoline with care — it is highly flam¬
mable.
• Use approved gasoline container.
• Never remove cap of fuel tank or add gasoline
while engine is running or hot. Never fill fuel
tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoline.
• Open doors if engine is run in garage — exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
• Keep unit in good operating condition, and keep
safety devices in place.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in tank in¬
side a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before stor¬
ing in any enclosure.
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