Snapper 7800784, 7800785, 7800786 Protection against Tipovers Operation, Safe Handling of Gasoline

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Operator Safety

Protection against Tipovers

Operation

 

 

(Continued From Previous Column)

1.

Mount and dismount machine from left side. Keep clear

7.

Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately

of discharge opening at all times.

STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone

2.

Start engine from operator’s seat, if possible. Make sure

enters the area.

blades are OFF and parking brake is set.

8.

Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and

3.

DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP

other safety devices frequently for proper operation and

engine, STOP blades, SET brake, and Remove key before

location.

leaving operators position of any reason.

9.

Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if

4.

DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated with

damaged.

feet on feet rests or pedal(s).

10. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses,

5.

STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades have

a dust mask, long pants and substantial footwear.

stopped before removing grass catcher or unclogging

11. Know how to STOP blades and engine quickly in prepa-

mower to prevent loss of fingers or hand.

ration for emergencies.

6.

Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass. Set

12. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine

blades in highest position when mowing over rough

into a trailer or truck.

ground.

 

 

13. Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of

7.

Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades under-

wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent

neath deck. DO NOT place foot on ground while BLADES

injury from thrown objects going through weak or worn

are ON or machine is in motion.

then refuel equipment using a portableReproductioncontainer, rather

spots.

8.

DO NOT operate machi

e without entire grass catcher or

Safe Handling of Gasoline

gua ds in place and worki

g. DO NOT point discharge at

pe

ple, passing cars, wi d

ws or doors.

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme

9.

Slow down bef

re turning.

care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable

10. Watch out f r

raff c when near or crossing roadways.

and the vapors are explosive.

11. STOP eng ne

mmediately after striking an obstruction.

1.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and ther s urces

Inspe t ma hine and repair damage before resuming opera-

of ignition.

tion.

 

 

2.

Use only an approved fuel container.

12. Operate machine only in daylight or with good artificial

3.

DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine run-

light.

 

 

ning. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.

13. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads to

4.

DO NOT refuel the machine indoors.

those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate

5.

DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside whe e

as specified with attachment instructions.

there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a

14. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may

water heater or other appliances.

cause loss of traction and loss of control. When towing,

6.

DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck

travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the contain-

15. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine

ers on the ground away from the vehicle b fore filling.

exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.

7.

Remove gas-powered equipment from the vehicle or

16. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruc-

trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,

 

. Material may ricochet back towards the operator.

 

 

17. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

than a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and

8.

DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed vehi-

installation of accessories.

 

cles or trailers.

9.Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO NOT use a nozzle lock-open device

10.If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediate-

ly.

11.Never overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.

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Contents Manual No Rev. ‘-’ Not ForEngine EquipmentTable of Contents Protection for Children Protection against Tipovers Operator SafetyPreparation From Previous ColumnSafe Handling of Gasoline Protection against Tipovers OperationTowing Maintenance Decal Identification Remove Battery Before StartingHeight of Cut Safety Panel Parking Brake Battery WarningReverse Lockout Park Brake Latch Fuel Tank Features and ControlsTo avoid damaging the emissions system Operation Before StartingEngine Electric Start Operation Starting and OperationCarefully Make certain the Blade Lever A, is OFF position Start, release the key, make sure the Clutch/Brake Pedal isEngine Manual Start Housing. Never allow rope to snap backReproduction Figu Engagi g the clutch/brake pedal Mower BladeWheel Drive Stopping Engine Wheel Drive, Blade OperationFigu 15 St ppi g the mower blade ProceRe 18 Cutting height adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping Engine, Wheel Drive BladeReverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismAte blades in reverse. Stop BLADES, Look and see While backingTractor and Mower Engine Maintenance Maintenance ChartService Engine Air Cleaner MaintenanceCheck Mower Blade Change Engine OilBlade Brake Service Brake / Park BrakeCheck the Blade Drive Belt Check Engine Safety Interlock System ChecksReverse Lockout Mechanism Lubrication Grease FittingsMower Deck Levelness Clean Mower Deck Mower Deck Linkage LubricationFront Wheel Bearing Lubrication Mower Blade Spindle LubricationRear Axle Bearing Lubrication Additional engine serviceInspect for lubricant on the internal parts Replace with a new plugRepro Duction Avoi Damaging the emissions system Storage Out of SeasonFuel Filter Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments and RepairAutomatic Blade Brake should stop the blades wi hin Re 31 Measuring blade brake clearanceMower Deck Adjustment Front-to-Rear Levelness Mower Deck Adjustment Side-To-Side LevelnessEs ot have slack adjustment Mower Drive Belt AdjustmentRemove the mower drive belt cover. Refer to the sec Tion entitled Check Mower Drive BeltBottom of the housing Service Brake / Park Brake AdjustmentRear Engine Rider Drive Components Measurement should be 3/4Blade Wear Limits Mower Blade ReplacementBelt Replacement Mower Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Ut ng f 30 inch decksBattery Removal BatteryBattery Installation Fig re 49 Battery connectionsCharge the battery. Refer to the section entitled Battery ChargingBattery Storage Troubleshooting Move lever to the on position Adjust side to side levelWarranty Period WarrantySlope Guide 2811524BV 2812524BVE 3014524BVE 3317524BVE Common Service PartsPower Rating

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