Snapper 7800932-00, 7800920-00 manual Operator Safety, Protection Against Tip-Overs/Roll-Overs

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Operator Safety

!WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment.

 

 

 

 

 

Protection Against Tip-Overs/Roll-Overs

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-

 

 

POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon

over/roll-over accidents, which can result in severe injury

 

 

 

 

monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You

or death. All slopes require extra CAUTION. If you cannot

 

 

CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, DO

 

 

 

 

exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monox-

NOT mow it. Use extra care with grass catchers or other

 

 

ide gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this

 

 

product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a

attachments; these affect the handling and the stability of

 

 

doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.

the machine.

 

 

• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and

1. DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10

 

vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and

degrees (18% grade).

 

 

potentially being drawn towards occupied spaces.

 

 

 

• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon

2. Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill. Use a slow

 

monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer’s

speed and avoid sudden or sharp turns.

 

instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.

3. DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of

 

• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspac-

slopes. Operate up and down. Practice on slopes with

 

es, sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or open-

blades off.

 

 

ing doors and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly

 

 

build up in these spaces and can linger for hours, even after this

4. AVOID starting, stopping or turning on slopes. If

 

has shut off.

 

 

machine stops going uphill or tires lose traction, turn

 

• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust

blades OFF and back slowly straight down the slope.

 

away from occupied spaces.

 

 

5. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall

 

 

 

 

 

grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches,

 

 

 

 

 

Protection for Children

 

washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.

 

6. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least two mower widths)

 

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

away from edge of ditches and other drop offs. The

 

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

machine could turn over if an edge caves in.

 

machine and the mowing activity. Children who have been

7. Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution.

 

given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing

8. DO NOT begin forward motion while the machine is roll-

 

area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the

ing backwards. A rearward tip-over may result.

 

 

 

 

for

9. Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance

 

machine. Never assume that children will remain where you

 

last saw them.

 

 

with instructions supplied with a grass catcher or other

 

1. KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the

attachments. DO NOT operate machine on slopes

 

watchful care of a responsible adult other than the

exceeding 10 degrees (18% grade) when equipped with

 

operator.

 

 

grass catcher or other attachments.

 

2. DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is

10. DO NOT put your foot

the ground to try to stabilize

 

 

 

Not

 

the machine.

 

 

operated (even with the blade OFF).

 

 

 

3. DO NOT allow children or others to ride machine,

11. DO NOT operate machine on wet grass. Reduced trac-

 

attachments or towed equipment (even with the blades

could cause sliding.

 

OFF). They may fall and be seriously injured.

12. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not

 

4. DO NOT allow pre-teenage childrenReproductionto operate machine.

 

5. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with mature

have to stop or shift

a slope. Tires may lose traction

 

on slopes even though the brakes are functioning prop-

 

judgment under close adult supervision to operate

erly.

 

 

machine.

 

 

13. DO NOT operate machine under any condition where

 

6. DO NOT operate blades in reverse unless absolutely

traction, steering or stability is doubtful.

 

necessary. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and

14. Always keep the machine in gear when going down

 

down for children, pets and hazards before and while

slopes. DO NOT shift to neutral (or actuate hydro roll

 

backing.

 

 

release) and coast downhill.

 

7. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners,

15. Machine stability is tested in accordance with the appli-

 

shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

cable ANSI B71 standard using an operator weight of

200 lbs. To minimize the risk of a tip-over or roll-over, operators weighing more than 200 lbs. should further limit the ground speed and the degree of slope to be mowed.

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Contents Reproduction Not ForNot Table of Contents Read the Manual Operator Safety Operating SafetyNot Orf ChildrenC il renReproductioReversenOperator Safety Slope Operation Fuel and MaintenanceReproduction Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Operator Safety Protection Against Tip-Overs/Roll-OversProtection for Children Preparation OperationSafe Handling of Gasoline Maintenance TowingFor Safety and Instructional Decals Reproduction ForExplanation of Safety Decals Explanation of Instructional DecalsFor Not Features and Controls Features and ControlsBefore Starting How To Check/Add OilOperation Before adding or checking the oilHow To Adjust The Operator Seat How To Add FuelFuel Recommendations How To Start The Engine How To Engage The Mower Blade ForwardEngine Mower BladeTransmission How To Set The Parking Brake Reverse Mowing Option RMO DeflectorHow To Push The Unit By Hand Repr OductionTowing Implements Maintenance Maintanance ChartEmissions Control How To Change The Oil Filter if EquippedFlat Air Filter How To Service The Air FilterNotB Oval Air FilterRider Maintenance Basic How To Check The Mower Blade Rider Maintenance AdvancedHow To Service The Fuel Filter How To Check The Mower Drive BeltsHow To Lubricate Mower Blade Spindle How To Lubricate Grease FittingsHow To Lubricate Differential / Chain How To Lubricate Mower Deck LinkageHow To Install The Battery Battery Service Sealed Lead Acid TypeHow To Remove The Battery How To Charge The Battery How To Store The BatteryBattery Service Valve Regulated Type Battery valve regulated typeStorage Fuel SystemBriggs & Stratton Fresh Start available in a drip con How To Sharpen The Mower Blade Engine Adjustments and RepairsRider Adjustments And Repairs How To Inspect The Mower BladeRepair How To Level The Mower DeckReproduction B Side-To-Side LevelingManual Drive Models How To Adjust The Brake / Parking BrakeHow To Adjust Mower Blade Belt Tension Hydro Drive ModelsHow To Adjust The Blade Brake How To Remove The Deck Cover Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionTroubleshooting Limited Warranty WarrantiesBriggs & Stratton Emissions Control Warranty Provisions Page Page 4.5 / 1,6 7,2 0 / 0 8,0

7800918-00, 7800920-00, 7800932-00 specifications

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