Protection for Children

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

This machine is a multi-purpose utility vehicle intended for off-road use only. It is not a toy and it is not a recreation vehicle. Careless, reckless operation can cause accidents resulting in damage and injury. Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or others. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and only allow persons that understand these instructions to operate the machine. The operator must be an adult or teenager with mature judgment, 16 years old or older, and must possess a valid driver’s license. Each operator must evaluate his or her ability to operate the machine safely and is responsible for the safe operation of the machine and the safety of a passenger. Safe operation of the machine limits the number of occupants to one operator and only one passenger. Both the operator and the passenger must be seated in the seats provided with the seat belt buckle securely latched and the seat belt adjusted to a snug fit. The 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. If you have any questions pertaining to your machine, which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: 800-935-2967.

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence and safety of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the work activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

1.KEEP children out of the work area, away from the machine and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.

2.DO NOT allow children or others to ride in the cargo bed, on attachments or towed equipment. The one Passenger must be seated in the passenger seat with the seat belt buckle securely latched and the seat belt adjusted to a snug fit.

3.DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate the machine. All operators must be properly trained in the safe operation of the machine, be 16 years old or older, and possess a valid driver’s license.

4.ALLOW only adults or responsible teenagers, 16 years old or older, with mature judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine.

5.BEFORE BACKING, stop machine completely. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards, before and while backing.

6.USE EXTRA CARE and reduce speed when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

7.SEAT BELTS are provided for the comfort and safety of the operator and a passenger and must be worn at all times. Lap-style seat belts may not provide adequate protection for small children. Carrying infants or toddlers is not recommended. USE EXTRA CARE when carrying a child passenger.

PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS

The machine is equipped with an Operator Protective Structure. The structure when used properly can offer additional security to the operator and a passenger in the event of a tip-over accident. The lap-style seat belts must be worn at all times for proper protection. Slopes, improper loads and towing are major factors related to loss- of-control and tip-over accidents. All slopes require extra CAUTION. Loads, attachments and towing affect stability, handling and braking. Reduce speed, avoid sharp turns and sudden changes in speed. Allow extra distance for stopping machine.

1.DO NOT operate the machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees (27% grade). Loss of control, sliding and/or tipover may occur.

2.Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 degrees (18% grade).

3.DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of slopes. Operate up and down. Practice on slopes with cargo bed empty, and no attachments or trailer hitched to machine.

4.Avoid uphill starts. If machine stops going uphill or tires lose traction, apply brake, back slowly and straight down the slope. Do not turn machine.

5.STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.

6.Keep a safe distance (at least 3 feet) away from edge of ditches and other drop offs. The machine could turn over if an edge caves in.

7.Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution.