IMPORTANTOPERATORSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS(Continued)
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
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7. Removegas-poweredequipment from the vehicle or
trailer and refuelit on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel equipment using a portablecontainer, rather
than a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
8. DONOTstart gas powered equipment in enclosed
vehicles or trailers.
9. Keepthe nozzlein contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO
NOTuse a 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.
Keepclear of 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 NOToperatemower 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 any damage and repair the
damagebeforestarting.
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, neverrun.
Slipping could cause injury.
9.ALWAYSstay behind handlewhen engine (motor) is
running.
10. DONOTleavethe machinewith the engine running.
STOPBLADEand STOPENGINEbefore leaving the
operators 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 accidental starting.
12. STOPengineand wait until the bladecomes to
completeSTOPbeforeremoving grass bag and/or clearing
grass.
13. DONOToperate mower without the entire grass
catcher,or guards in placedischarge guard, rearguard or
other safety devicesin placeand working. DONOTpoint
discharge at people, passing cars, windows or doors.
OPERATION
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14. DONOTdischarge material against a wall or
obstruction. 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 accessoriesapprovedby the manufacturer.
See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories.
MAINTENANCEAND STORAGE
1. DONOTstore mower or fuel container inside where
fumes may reachan open flame, spark or pilot light such as
in awater heater,furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in
an enclosure. Store fuel container out of reachof children
in awell ventilated, unoccupied building.
2. Keepmower and engine free of grass, leavesor excess
greaseto reduce fire 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
properly tight. Checkthat all cotter pins are in proper
position.
5. Always provide adequate ventilation 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 NOTchangeengine governor speedsettings or
overspeed engine.
8. Checkgrass bag assembly frequently for wear or
deterioration to avoidthrown objects and exposure to
moving parts. Replacewith new bag if loose seamsor tears
are evident. Replaceslider or bag adapterif broken or
cracked.
9. Mower bladesare sharp and can cut. Wrap the bladesor
wear heavy leather gloves 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 SNAPPERreplacement parts to
assure that original standards are maintained.
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