Snapper 285Z manual Towing Maintenance

Operator Safety

Towing				Maintenance
1.	Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for tow-			(Continued From Previous Column)
	ing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitch			6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running engine.
	point.			Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
2.	Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight lim-			deadly poison.
	its for towed equipment and towing on slopes.			7. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery before
3.	DO NOT allow children or others on towed equipment.			performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could
4.	On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause			cause injury.
	loss of traction and loss of control.			8. DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks.
5.	Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.			9. Service engine and make adjustments only when engine is
				stopped. Remove spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s)
Maintenance				and secure wire(s) away from spark plug(s).
1.	DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where			10. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or over-
	fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such			speed engine.
	as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas			11. Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual to
	appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in			prevent controls from binding.
	an enclosure. Store fuel container out of the reach of chil-			12. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or
	dren in a well ventilated, unoccupied building.			wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling
2.		Reproduction
	Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease to			them.
	reduce fire hazard and engine overheating.			13. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to
3.	When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved		n-	spark plug h le; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.
	tainer outdoors and away from open flame.			14. Have mach ne serviced by an authorized dealer at least
4.	Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace as need-			once a year and have the dealer install any new safety
	ed.			devi es.
5.	Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Check		hat	15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as
	all cotter pins are in proper position.			ne essary.
				16. Use only genuine replacement parts to assure that original
				standards are maintained.

WARNING	WARNING
Grass Catcher bags used on this product are made of woven
	Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
fabric, and are subject to deterioration and wear during	vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
normal usage. Check condition of bags before each use.	the State of California to cause cancer or other reproductive
Immediately replace worn or damaged catcher bags with only	harm.
bags recommended by the manufacturer. The Grass Catcher is
optional equipment on some models.
	WARNING
	Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
	lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State
	of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
	reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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