ImportantOperatorSafetyInstructions(Continued)
Safe Handling of Gasoline
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6. DONOTfill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on atruck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always placethe contain-
erson the ground away from the vehicle before filling.
7. Removegas-poweredequipment from the vehicle or
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel equipment using a portable container, rather
than a gasolinedispenser nozzle.
8. DONOTstart gas powered equipment in enclosedvehi-
cles or trailers.
9. Keepthe nozzlein contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO
NOTusea nozzle lock-open device
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
11. DONOToverfill a fuel tank. Replacefuel cap and tighten
securely.
Operation
1. DONOTput handsor feet near or under rotating parts.
Keepclearof discharge areawhile engine is running.
2. STOPenginewhen crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads, and under anyconditions where thrown objects
might be a hazard.
3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
4. DO NOToperate mower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
5.After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates
abnormally,STOPthe engine,disconnect and secure spark
plug wire. Inspect the mower for anydamage and repair the
damagebefore starting.
6. DONOTmow near drop offs, ditches or embankments.
Operatorcould lose footing or balance.
7. STAYALERTfor holes and other hidden hazards.Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Keepawayfrom ditches,
washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.
8. DONOTmow on wet grass. Always be sure of your
footing. Keepa firm hold on the handleand walk, never run.
Slipping could cause injury.
9.ALWAYSstay behind handlewhen engine (motor) is
running.
10. DONOTleavethe machinewith the engine running.
STOPBLADEand STOPENGINEbefore leavingthe opera-
tors position for any reason.
11. Beforecleaning, repairing or inspecting make certain
engine,blade and all moving parts haveSTOPPED.
Disconnectand secure spark plug wire awayfrom plug to
prevent accidentalstarting.
12. STOPengineand wait until the bladecomes to com-
pleteSTOPbefore removing grass bag and/or clearing
grass.
Operation
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13. DONOToperate mower without the entire grass catch-
er, or guards in placedischarge guard, rearguard or other
safety devicesin place and working. DONOTpoint dis-
charge at people,passing cars, windows or doors.
14. DONOTdischarge material against a wall or obstruc-
tion. Material may ricochet back towards the operator.
15. Slow down before turning.
16. Watchout for traffic when near or crossing roadways.
17. DONOToperate engine in enclosedareas. Engine
exhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.
18. Onlyuse accessories approved by the manufacturer.
See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories.
MaintenanceandStorage
1. DONOTstore mower or fuel container inside where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as
in awater heater,furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appli-
ance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an
enclosure. Store fuel container out of reach of children in a
well ventilated, unoccupied building.
2. Keepmower and engine free of grass, leavesor excess
greaseto reducefire hazardand engine overheating.
3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors and away from open flame.
4. Keepall bolts, especially bladebolts, nuts and screws
properlytight. Checkthat all cotter pins are in proper
position.
5. Always provide adequateventilation when running
engine. Engineexhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, a
deadly poison.
6. Serviceengine and makeadjustments only when engine
is stopped. Removedspark plug wire from spark plug and
secure wire awayfrom spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
7. DO NOTchange engine governor speedsettings or
overspeed engine.
8. Checkgrass bag assembly frequently for wear or
deterioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to
moving parts. Replacewith new bag if loose seams or tears
are evident. Replaceslider or bag adapterif brokenor
cracked.
9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or
wear heavy leathergloves and use CAUTIONwhen handling
them.
10. DONOTtest for spark by grounding spark plug next to
spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.
11. Havemachine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER
dealer at least once ayear and havethe dealerinstall any
newsafety devices.
12. Use only genuine SNAPPERreplacementparts to
assure that original standards are maintained.
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