Snapper SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Safety Rules & Information

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Safe Handling of Gasoline
1.	Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other			13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained
	sources of ignition.			outdoors.
2.	Use only approved gasoline containers.			14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers.
3.	Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine			15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as
	running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.			necessary.
4.	Never fuel the machine indoors.			16. Use only factory authorized replacement parts when
5.	Never store the machine or fuel container where			making repairs.
	there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as			17. Always comply with factory specifications on all set-
	near a water heater or other appliance.			tings and adjustments.
6.	Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bed			18. Only authorized service locations should be utilized
	with a plastic bed liner. Always place containers on			for major service and repair requirements.
	the ground away from your vehicle before filling.			19. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit
7.	Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or			unless you have been properly trained. Improper ser-
	trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possi-			vice procedures can result in hazardous operation,
	ble, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a			equipment damage and voiding of manufacturer’s
	portable container, rather than from a gasoline dis-			warranty.
	penser nozzle.			20. On multiple blade mowers, take care as rotating one
8.	Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or			blade can cause other blades to rotate.
	container opening at all times until fueling is com-			21. Do not change engine governor settings or over-
	plete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.			speed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive
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	If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi-			speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.
	ately.			22. Disengage drive attachme				ts, stop the engine,
10. Never over-fill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap and				emove the key, a d disco				ect the spark plug
	tighten securely.			wi e(s) before: clear g attachment blockages and
11. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.				chutes, perf			rm ng service work, striking an object, or
	They are flammable and vapors are explosive.			if the unit v bra es abn rmally. After striking an
12. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but				obje t, inspe			he machine for damage and make
	move the machine away from the area of spillage and			repairs before res arting and operating the equip-
	avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vap		rs	ment.
	have dissipated.			23. Never pla e hands near the moving parts, such as a
13. Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps				hy	ro p	mp cooling fan, when the tractor is running.
	securely.			(Hy	ro p	mp cooling fans are typically located on top
				f the transaxle).
Service & Maintenance				24. Units with hydraulic pumps, hoses, or motors: WARN-
1.	Never run the unit in an enclosed area where ca b			ING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may
	monoxide fumes may collect.			have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause seri-
2.	Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment			ous injury. If foreign fluid is injected into the skin it
	bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.			must be surgically removed within a few hours by a
3.	Never tamper with safety devices. Ch ck th ir ro		er	doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene
	operation regularly and make necessary r pairs if			may result. Keep body and hands away from pin
	they are not functioning properly.			holes or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high
4.	Keep unit free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-			pressure. Use paper or cardboard, and not hands, to
	up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. and remove any fuel-			search for leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid con-
	soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storage.			nections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines
5.	If you strike an object, stop and inspect the machine.			are in good condition before applying pressure to the
	Repair, if necessary, before restarting.			system. If leaks occur, have the unit serviced imme-
6.	Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine			diately by your authorized dealer.
	running.			25. WARNING: Stored energy device. Improper release
7.	Check grass catcher components and the discharge			of springs can result in serious personal injury.
	guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s rec-			Springs should be removed by an authorized techni-
	ommended parts, when necessary.			cian.
8.	Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear			26. Models equipped with an engine radiator: WARNING:
	gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.			Stored energy device. To prevent serious bodily
9.	Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service			injury from hot coolant or steam blow-out, never
	as required.			attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is
10. Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as				running. Stop the engine and wait until it is cool.
	necessary.			Even then, use extreme care when removing the cap.

11.Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is hot as spilled gasoline may ignite. Do not spread fuel line clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation.

12.Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, gasohol containing more than 10% ETHANOL, gasoline addi- tives, or white gas because engine/fuel system dam- age could result.

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