Snapper manual OPERATION

Safety Rules & Information

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

TRAINING			2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in			light, keeping away from holes and hidden
			hazards.
the manual and on the unit before starting. If the
			3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake
operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English
			is engaged before starting engine. Only start
it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this
			engine from the operator’s position. Use seat
material to them.
			belts if provided.
2. Become familiar with the safe operation of the
			4. Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
			controlled equipment, especially when backing up.
3. All operators and mechanics should be trained.
			Walk, don’t run. Reduced footing could cause
The owner is responsible for training the users.
			slipping.
4. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar
			5. Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be
with the instructions, to operate the unit.
			sure to travel in the recommended direction on
5. Never let children or untrained people operate
			hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the machines
or service the equipment. Local regulations may
			stability. Use caution when operating near drop-
restrict the age of the operator.
			offs.
6. The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
			6. Do not mow in reverse u less absolutely
for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
			necessary. Always look down and behind before
other people or property.
			and while traveli g in reverse.
7. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and
			7. Be aware	f the m	wer discharge direction and do
above, are involved in a large percentage of riding
			n t point	at any	ne. Do not operate the mower
mower-related injuries. These operators should
			without e her he entire grass catcher or the
evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower
			defle or	n place.
safely enough to protect themselves and o hers
			8. Slow down and use caution when making turns
from serious injury.
		forand when		hanging directions on slopes.
PREPARATION			9. Never raise deck with the blades running.
1. Evaluate the terrain to determine what			10. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always
			isengage the PTO, set parking brake, stop
accessories and attachments are needed to
			engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
properly and safely perform the job. Use only
			Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
accessories and attachments approved by the
			11. Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades
manufacturer.	Not
2. Wear appropriate clothing including safety shoes,			when not mowing.
			12. Never operate with guards not securely in place.
safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair,
			Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted
loose clothing or jewelry may get tangl d in
			properly and functioning properly.
moving parts.
			13. Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
3. Inspect the area where the equipm nt is to be
			removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys
			14. Do not change the engine governor setting or
and wire, which can be thrown by the machine.
			overspeed the engine.
4. Use extra care when handling gasoline and
			15. Stop on level ground, lower implements,
other fuels. They are flammableReproductionand vapors are
explosive.			disengage drives, engage parking brake, shut off
			engine before leaving the operator’s position for
a) Use only an approved container.
			any reason including emptying the grass catchers
b) Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the			or unclogging the chute.
engine running. Allow engine to cool before			16. Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking
refueling. Do not smoke.			objects or abnormal vibration occurs. Make
c) Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.			necessary repairs before resuming operations.
			17. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
			18. Look behind and down before backing up to be
5. Check that operator’s presence controls, safety			sure of a clear path.
			19. Never carry passengers and keep pets and
switches and shields are attached and functioning
			bystanders away.
properly. Do not operate unless they are
			20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence
functioning properly.
			of alcohol or drugs.
OPERATION
			21. Slow down and use caution when making turns

1. Never run an engine in an enclosed area.	and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if
	not mowing.
	22. Use care when loading or unloading the machine
	into a trailer or truck.

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