Snapper 285Z manual Preparation Operation, Safe Handling of Gasoline, Emissions

Ignition System

1. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES- 002.

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Operator Safety

Preparation		Operation
(Continued From Previous Page)		1.	Mount and dismount machine from left side. Keep clear of
6.	Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such		discharge opening at all times.
	as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could	2.	Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. Make sure
	cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing.		blades are OFF and parking brake is set.
7.	Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately	3.	DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine,
	STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone		STOP blades, SET brake, and Remove key before leaving
	enters the area.		operators position of any reason.
8.	Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and	4.	DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated with feet
	other safety devices frequently for proper operation and		on feet rests or pedal(s).
	location.	5.	STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades have
9.	Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if		stopped before removing grass catcher or unclogging
	damaged.		mower to prevent loss of fingers or hand.
10. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses,		6.	Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass. Set blades
	long pants and substantial footwear.		in highest position when mowing over rough ground.
11. Know how to STOP blades and engine quickly in prepara-		7.	Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades underneath
	tion for emergencies.		deck. DO NOT place foot on ground while BLADES are ON
12. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into			or machine is in motion.
	a trailer or truck.	8.	DO NOT operate machi e without entire grass catcher or
13. Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of			gua ds in place and worki			g. DO NOT point discharge at
	wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent		pe	ple, pass ng cars, wi d		ws or doors.
	injury from thrown objects going through weak or worn	9.	Sl	w down bef	re urning.
	spots.	10. Watch out for			raff c when near or crossing roadways.
		11. STOP engine immediately after striking an obstruction.
Safe Handling of Gasoline			Inspe t ma hine and repair damage before resuming oper-
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care			ation.
in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the		12. Operate machine only in daylight or with good artificial
vapors are explosive.			light.
1.	Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources f	13. Move joystick (if equipped) SLOWLY to maintain control
	ignition.		during speed and directional changes.
2.	Use only an approved fuel container.	14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads to those
3.	DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine un-		you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as
	ning. Allow the engine to cool before refu ling.		specified with attachment instructions.
4.	DO NOT refuel the machine indoors.	15. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause
5.	DO NOT store the machine or fuel contain inside wh re		loss of traction and loss of control. When towing, travel
	there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a		slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
	water heater or other appliances.	16. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine exhaust
6.	DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or		gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.
	trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always Reproductionplace the containers 17. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruction.
	on the ground away from the vehicle before filling.		Material may ricochet back towards the operator.
7.	Remove gas-powered equipment from the vehicle or trailer	18. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. See
	and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then		manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and instal-
	refuel equipment using a portable container, rather than a		lation of accessories.
	gasoline dispenser nozzle.
8.	DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed vehicles	Emissions
	or trailers.	1.	Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
9.	Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or		known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects,
	container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO		or other reproductive harm.
	NOT use a nozzle lock-open device	2.	Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.			Index information on the engine emissions label.

11.Never overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.

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