Snapper SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE, Service & Maintenance, Safe Handling of Gasoline

Safety Rules & Information

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

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

clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation.

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