Snapper 5900700 manual Operating Safety, Read the Manual, Children

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Safety Rules & Information

Safety

Operating Safety

Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety.

Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself.

Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you.

Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a professional: contact your local authorized dealer.

Read the Manual

The operator’s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURING operation.

Safe operating techniques, an explanation of the product’s features and controls, and maintenance information is included to help you get the most out of your equipment investment.

Be sure to completely read the Safety Rules and Information found on the following pages. Also completely read the Operation section.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur with children. Do not allow them anywhere near the area of operation. Children are often attracted to the unit and mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. If there is a risk that children may enter the area where you are mowing, have another responsible adult watch them.

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Contents Description Briggs & Stratton Power Products GroupModel Number Date Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Operating SafetyChildren Slope Operation Thrown Objects Safety Rules & InformationMoving Parts Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasOperation Periods of exposure Do NotMaintenance and Storage Safe Handling of GasolineOperator Safety Safety DecalsSafety Interlock System Operational Safety ChecksSafety Icons North American Safety IconsFeatures and Controls Identification NumbersFeatures and Controls Ignition SwitchControl Functions Forward Speed Control Lever Reverse Speed Control LeversFeatures & Controls Operation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Check Tire Pressures Pushing the Mower By HandCutting Height Adjustment To Adjust the Cutting RangeTo Adjust the Cutting Height Impact Hazard Starting the EngineStopping the Mower To Move Forward and SET Forward Speed See Figure Driving The MowerTo Move Backward See Figure To make a left-hand turn See Figure To make a right-hand turn See FigureMowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Proper Mulching Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing ConditionsEngine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching How Much Grass to MulchSafety Items Before Every Spring Maintenance ScheduleHours Fall Check Unit for Loose Hardware Regular Maintenance Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterLubrication GreaseOil Lubricating the Front CastersCheck / Fill Transmission Oil Change Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter NumberTransmission Oil Filter Change Inspecting the Mower Blades Servicing The Mower BladesNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Reinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade NailSpeed Balancing Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentTo Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel Parking Brake Adjustment Snapper Pro dealerDeck Leveling Adjustment To Level the Mower DeckMower Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over Pulleys12- 1/4 31,1 cmTransmission Drive Belt Replacement Use extreme caution when removing this springReverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment Reverse Speed Control Levers Comfort Adjustment Lock NutStorage Starting After Long Term StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysTroubleshooting Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting the Mower Problem Cause RemedyTroubleshooting the Mower Deck Not driveTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsSpecifications SpecificationsEngine Power Rating Information 13 HP* KawasakiSlope Indentification Guide Page Page Page Snapper PRO Limited Warranty Product Specifications Common Service Parts