Snapper 7800104 User Manual

lnstructions
WARNING:This
powerful
cutting
machine
is capable
o{
amputating
hands
and
feet
and
can
throw
objects
i;;i;;
ciuse
inlury
and
damage!
Faiture
to comptywith
the
following
SAFETY
instructions
could
result
in
serious
injury
or death
to
the operator
or
other
persons.
The owner
of
the
machine
must understand
these
instruction's
ind
must
allow
oniy
pers0ns
who understand
these
instructions
to operate
machine.
Each
person
operating
the
machine
must
be
of sound
mind
and
body
and
must
not be
under
the
influence
of
any
substance,
which
might
impair
vision,
dexterity
or
judgment.
lf
you
have
any
questions
pertaining
to
your
machine
which
your
dealer
cannot
answer
to
your
satisfaction,
call
or
write
the Customer
Service
Deoartment
at
sNAPPER,
McDonough,
Georgia
30253.
Phone:
(1-800-935-2967).
Protection
tor Children
Tragic
accidents
can
occur
if
the operator
is not alert
to the
Dresence
of
children.
Children
are often
attracted
to
the
machine
and
the
mowing
activity.
Children
who
have
been
given
rides
in
the
past
may suddenly
appear
tn
the
mowing
area
for another
ride and
be
run over
or
backed
over
by
the
machine.
Never
assume
that
children
will
remain
where
you
last saw
them.
1. KEEP
children
out
of
the
mowing
area
and
under
the
watchful
care
of
a
responsible
adult
other
than
the
0perator'
2. D0
N0T allow
children
in
yard
when
machine
ts operated
(even with
the blade
0FF).
3.
D0
N0T allow
children
or others
to
ride on
macnlne'
attachments
or
towed
equipment
(even with
the
blades
0FF).
They
may
fall and
be
seriously
injured
4. D0
N0T
allow
pre-teenage
children
to operate
machlne.
5.
ALLOW
only
responsible
adults
&
teenagers
with
mature
ludgment
under
close
adult
supervision
to operate
machine
6.
D0
N0T operate
blades
in reverse.
ST0P
BLADES.
L00K
and
SEE
behind
and down
for children,
pets
and
hazards
before
and
while
backing.
7. USE
EXTRA
CARE
when
approaching
blind
corners,
shrubs,
trees, or
o-ther
objects
that
may
obscure
vtston.
Protection
against
TiPovers
Slopes
are
a
major
factor
related
to loss-of-control
and
tip-
over
accidents,
which
can
result
in severe
tnlury
or
death.
All slopes
requtre
extra
CAUTI0N.
lf
you
cannot
back
up
the
slope
or
if
you
feel uneasy
on
the slope,
D0
N0T
mow
it.
Use extra
care
with
grass
catchers
or other
attachments;
these
affect
the handling
and
the stability
of
the
machtne.
Refer
to the Slope
Guide
at
the end
of
this
manual.
1.
D0 N0T
ooerate
machine
on
slopes
exceeding
15
degrees
(27"/"
grade).
2. Exercise
EXTREME
CAUTI0N
on
slopes
above
10
degrees
(18%
grade).
Turn
blades
0FF
when
traveling
uohill.
Use
a slow
speed
and
avoid
sudden
0r
snarp
turns'
3.
D0
N0T operate
machine
back
and
forth
across
face of
slopes.
Operate
up
and
down.
Practice
on
slopes
wtth
blades
ofJ.
4. AVOID
starting,
stopping
or
turning
on
slopes.
lf
machtne
stops
going
uphill
or
tires
lose
traction,
turn blades
0FF
and
back
slowly
straight
down
the slope.
5. STAY
ALERT
for
holes
and
other
hidden
hazards.
Tall
grass
can
hide obstacles.
Keep
away
from
ditches,
washouts,
culverts,
fences
and
protruding
objects.
2
Protection
against
TiPovers
(Continued
From
Previous
Column)
6.
KEEP
A SAFE
DISTANCE
(at
least 3
feet) away
from
edge
of ditches
and
other
drop
offs.
The
machine
could
turn over
if an
edge
caves
in.
7. Always
begtn
forward
motion
slowly
and
with
caution
B. Use
weights
or a
weighted
load carrier
in accordance
with
instructions
supplied
with
a
grass
catcher.
D0
N0T
operate
machine
on slopes
exceeding
10 degrees
(18%
grade)
when
equipped
with
grass
catcher.
g.
OO
ruOf
put your
foot on
the
ground
to
try
to stabilize
the
macntne.
10.
D0 N0T
operate
machine
on
wet
grass.
Reduced
trac-
tion
could
cause
sliding.
1'1
. Choose
a
low enough
speed
setting
so
that
you
will not
have
to stop
or shift
on a
slope.
Tires
may
lose
traction
on
slopes
even
though
the
brakes
are
functioning
properly'
12.
D0
NOT
operate
machine
under
any
condition
where
traction,
steering
or
stability
is doubtf
ul
13.
Always
keep
the
machine
in
gear
when
going
down
slooes.
D0
N0T
shift
to neutral
(or
actuate
hydro
roll
release)
and
coast
downhill.
Preparation
1.
Read,
understand,
and
follow
instructions
and
warnings
in this
manual
and
on
the
machine,
engine
and
attach-
ments.
Know
the controls
and
the
proper
use
of
the
machtne
before
starting.
2. 0nly
mature,
responsible
pers0ns
shall
operate
the
machine
and
only
after
proper
instruction.
3.
Data
indicates
that
operators
age
60 and
above,
are
involved
in a
large
percentage
of
mower-related
injuries'
These
operators
should
evaluate
their ability
to
operate
the
mower
safely
enough
t0
protect
themselves
and
others
from
serious
inlurY.
4. Handle
fuel
with
extra
care.
Fuels
are
flammable
and
vap0rs
are
explosive.
Use
only
an
approved
fuel container'
DO
N0T
remove
fuel
cap
or
add
fuelwith
engine
running
Add
fuel
outdoors
only
with
engine
stopped
and
cool
Clean
spilled
luel
from
machine.
D0
N0T
smo[<e.
5.
Practice
operation
of
machine
with
BLADES
0FF
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
rnjury
if thrown
by
blade
or
interfere
with
mowing'
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Snapper 7800104 Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	7800104
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English