IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
6.Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
7.DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or embankments. Operator could lose footing or balance.
8.DO NOT mow on wet grass Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. Slipping could cause injury. STOP blade and engine whenever you leave the operating position behind the handle for any reason, including clearing grass, emptying grass bag and making wheel height adjustments, repairs, or inspections.
9.Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make certain blade and all moving parts have STOPPED. Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting.
10.STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to complete STOP before removing grass bag and/or clearing grass.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.Never store machine or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel container out of reach of children in a well ventilated, unoccupied building.
2.Keep mower and engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating.
3.When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved container outdoors and away from open flame.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
4.Keep all bolts, especially blade bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Check that all cotter pins are in proper position.
5.Service engine and make adjustments only when engine is stopped. Removed spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
6.DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or overspeed engine.
7.Check grass bag assembly frequently for wear or deterioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to moving parts. Replace with new bag if loose seams or tears are evident. Replace slider or bag adapter if broken or cracked.
8.Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling them.
9.NEVER test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.
10.Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices.
11.Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to assure that original standards are maintained.
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